{"id":254055,"date":"2026-05-22T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/these-near-mint-condition-macbook-refurbs-are-under-300\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T08:50:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T12:50:30","slug":"these-near-mint-condition-macbook-refurbs-are-under-300","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/these-near-mint-condition-macbook-refurbs-are-under-300\/","title":{"rendered":"These near-mint condition MacBook refurbs are under $300"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/may-24-apple-macbook-air-13-3-2018-1-6ghz-i5-8gb-ram\">These near-mint condition MacBook refurbs are under $300<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/may-24-apple-macbook-air-13-3-2018-1-6ghz-i5-8gb-ram\">https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/may-24-apple-macbook-air-13-3-2018-1-6ghz-i5-8gb-ram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-22 05:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"mashable.com\">mashable.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong>\u00a0Get a near-mint condition refurbished MacBook Air for $269.99.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                                    <span class=\"text-sm font-bold\">$269.99<\/span><br \/>\n                                                        <br \/><span class=\"text-xs font-bold line-through\">$1,399<\/span><br \/>\n                                                                                        <span class=\"text-xs font-bold text-red-400\"> Save $1,129.01<\/span>\n                                                                        <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>New MacBooks are great, but not everyone needs the latest chip to get real work done. This MacBook Air refurb is a good computer for the basics, and it\u2019s on sale for $269.99 right now (reg. $1,399).<\/p>\n<p>This may be a refurbished model, but the Grade A rating means it arrives in near-mint condition with minimal to no visible scuffing.<\/p>\n<p>Mashable Deals<\/p>\n<p>                By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages\/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, you get a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. That combination handles everyday tasks smoothly, including web browsing, document editing, photo editing, and light productivity work. The SSD keeps boot times and app launches fast, which goes a long way toward making an older machine feel snappier than the year suggests.<\/p>\n<p>The 13.3-inch Retina display runs at 2560\u00d71600, which keeps text sharp and photos looking good whether you\u2019re editing in Lightroom or reading through a long document. 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