Shoppers looking to pick up an Apple MacBook Pro without spending a whopping £500, shouldn’t snooze on this rare deal which has seen the model plummet to a fraction of that price
Apple’s latest laptops are packing some serious punch, with the new MacBook models boasting impressive performance on the move. However, not everyone requires such hefty processing power and can manage perfectly well with an older, more traditional model.
If your laptop needs extend to checking emails, drafting a few Word documents and staying updated on social media, then this deal is tailor-made for you. For £199 instead of £499, you can get a MacBook Pro 13-inch model, which is still up to the task for most online activities.
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Currently on offer at Wowcher, this model is refurbished, meaning they’ve had previous owners but have been professionally cleaned and serviced to be resold. You might spot a few cosmetic scratches, but rest assured, the product will function as expected. Plus, it’s a greener choice than buying brand new.
This specific model hails from 2010, equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. Don’t expect to edit videos on this device, but it’s more than capable of handling basic tasks like word processing and streaming Netflix with ease.
The compact 13″ display makes it highly portable. It should fit into most backpacks without any issues, making this laptop ideal for younger students who need to do some homework while on the go.
LaptopMag reviewed the device at the time of its release and gave it a solid four-star review. They praised its ‘superb battery life’ that lasts over eight hours and an ‘excellent keyboard and touchpad.
This particular model is currently available on Amazon for £369, though stocks are running low. Plenty of 5-star reviews on Amazon praise the MacBook Pro, with one satisfied shopper saying: “I was very impressed with how fast the item arrived at my door. I turned it on, and it was super quick. There were no issues whatsoever with this item; like all Apple products, it just works.”
And another beams: “So glad I bought this. I’ve been on the fence about buying a Macbook for a long time, and even though this is refurbished it works as if it is brand new.”
Wowcher is also offering this Apple MacBook Pro High Performance Laptop Intel Core i7, 13-inch for the reduced price of £339, down from £599.99.
If you’d rather shop the real deal and buy the latest Apple MacBook, you can find this MacBook Air 13.6″ (2025) from Currys for £849, down from £949.