RefurbMe is a website that keeps track of refurbished stock at Apple's online store. And that's quite useful if you're not in a position to pay full price for a Mac. Some years ago we covered a refurb store widget, but RefurbMe takes it to the next level.
I have a slight confession to make. I've never paid full price for a Mac. Of the Macs I've owned, I've either bought second hand, at educational pricing or refurbished at a discount from the Apple Store.
Buying refurbished from Apple is actually a pretty good deal. Products are sold as new, and with the same one-year warranty that non-refurbished Apple products come with, but usually at a reasonable discount -- particula
