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Woot is also offering refurbished accessories, too, so make sure to check this sale out even if you aren't in the market for a new Mac. Fans of Apple's tablets aren't left out, either, with iPad accessories also included.
The cheapest way to put an M-series Mac on your desk is the reconditioned M1 iMac for just $625 with multiple configurations and colors available. These machines are factory reconditioned and come with a 90-day Woot limited warranty.
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If you're looking for a Mac that you can take with you, the M2 MacBook Pro is yours from $699. It comes with a 12-inch display and in your choice of color. Again, this model will come with Woot's 90-day warranty.
While Woot is offering some cheaper models if you're willing to go with an Intel chip, we would warn against going that route. Intel Macs are a little long in the tooth right now, and Apple is working towards removing support for them altogether. You'll notice a huge performance boost if you choose an M-series model instead.
Looking for accessories? The USB-C Apple Pencil is yours for just $60, while a two-meter MagSafe 3 cable will set you back $30 rather than the usual $49.
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