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What just happened? Apple has started selling refurbished MacBook Pro and Mac mini models powered by the M4 chip in several countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The devices debuted last October, but this is the first time the refurbished items have officially been made available for purchase.
MacRumors also spotted some refurbished M4 MacBook Pro models on the respective Apple websites in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and a few other countries in Europe. However, we couldn't find refurbished M4 iMac models in any of these stores, meaning buyers will have to wait longer if they want to save some money on Apple's latest all-in-one desktop.
Refurbished M4 MacBook Pros and M4 Mac minis are priced nearly 15 percent lower than the new models. On Apple's US website, the lowest listed price for the refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro with the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU is $1,359, down from the original $1,599. The more powerful model with a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU is priced starting at $1,829. It has 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD.
The refurbished Mac minis start at $509, down from the original list price of $599. This base model comes with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and a 256GB SSD. The more powerful model with a 12-core CPU and 14-core GPU starts at $1,269, while the premium variant with a 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU starts at $1,359. Both include 24GB of unified memory, a 512GB SSD, and a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port.
All refurbished devices sold on Apple's website come with original accessories, and the M4 MacBook Pros and Mac minis are no exception. While the MacBook Pros ship with a 70W USB-C power adapter and a 2-meter USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, the Mac mini packages include a 1.8-meter power cord.
Apple says that refurbished products go through "full functionality testing" and a "cleaning process and inspection," making them almost indistinguishable from the new models. The company offers a one-year limited warranty, and the devices are also covered by a 14-day return policy. Additionally, buyers can purchase AppleCare for their refurbished gadgets to ensure complete peace of mind.
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