These Dell and Apple device deals show why it pays to shop refurbished

Sure, Black Friday, President's Day, Labor Day, and pretty much any other holiday gives you the excuse to buy tech devices at great prices, but that shouldn't stop you from jumping on a deal when we see one. 

If you can't wait another 12 weeks or so for a major shopping holiday to roll around, then we have good news for you: All nine of these certified-refurbished Dell and Apple computing devices are on sale this weekend, some upwards of 70% off their retail prices. 

To those uninitiated into the world of refurbished products, these gently-used devices have been tested by certified experts to ensure functionality as well as a reset to original factory settings. Sure there's potential for a few scratches or blemishes here or there, but does it really matter that much if you're getting a device for hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars off?  Read more...