The Apple Store (Canada)

Apple Certified Refurbished Mac mini 1.25GHz

1.25GHz PowerPC G4
256MB DDR333 SDRAM
ATI Radeon 9200 with 32MB DDR video memory
40GB Ultra ATA hard drive
Combo drive
DVI or VGA video output

Price: $469.00

I just noticed that the Apple Store – Canada finally offers Apple Certified Refurbished Productsto the money-wise Canadian buyers. About time! Just click on teh SAVE red icon.

“Listed below are great deals on Apple Certified Refurbished products. Apple Certified Refurbished products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple’s stringent refurbishment process prior to being [...]

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