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Apple's Price Hikes Don't Apply Here, This MacBook Pro Is Nearly 80% Off and Cheaper Than an Entry-Level iPad

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. A popular yet elusive tech quest is finding a way into the world of Mac computing that doesn’t come with the Mac price tag. One route to consider is the refurbished market, but only through trusted sources that rigorously test the units before they arrive at your doorstep. StackSocial is one of the top sources of refurbished MacBooks, like this 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with a fast Intel Core i5 processor and exceptionally generous 1TB of storage that’s currently selling for $440. StackSocial certifies this as a Grade A refurbished unit, meaning it arrives in near-mint condition with minimal to no cosmetic wear and a minimum of 80% battery health. For buyers who need a capable, well-specced Mac at a dramatically lower price and aren’t tied to M-processor performance targets, this is a great shortcut. The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro runs at a 2GHz base clock, turbo-boosting up to 3.8GHz across four cores. Combined with 16GB of RAM, that’s enough headroom for typical professional workloads like coding environments, phot

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