TL;DR: Through Sept. 30, you can get the Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 13"(opens in a new tab) for just $269.99 instead of $469.99 — that's a 42% discount.

Instead of buying a second monitor for your work setup, you could grab a whole other laptop for it that can work independently. Normally, it may not be economical to dedicate a whole computer to simple tasks like sending emails or keeping reference tabs open, but if you can get a laptop(opens in a new tab) that’s cheaper than many monitors, that extra level of interactivity may make all the difference. 

This refurbished MacBook Pro has a 13.3-inch LED-backlit display and the characteristic sturdy aluminum build Apple is known for. It’s not brand new, but it could be a great workstation extension, and it’s only $269.99 as part of this Refurbished Event through September 30.

Skip the second monitor and get a whole second computer for your workspace. Use this compact laptop to stay connected on social and professional messaging apps, or throw on a show and stream something while you work. 

With 8GB of DDR3 RAM and 120GB SSD, this MacBook has some great flexibility for multi-tasking too. Respond to work messages while burning your digital movie collection onto disks. Most MacBooks now don’t have a disk drive, but this one has an 8X DL "SuperDrive(opens in a new tab) .” Sometimes it pays to have an older device nearby. 

Though it’s a little older, this MacBook Pro has been refurbished to the point that there aren’t many signs that it has been used before. It was given a “B” rating, meaning it may have some light scuffs and scratches, but everything inside should work great. Even the battery is built to last up to seven hours. 

You might be surprised how versatile an older machine can be when it’s been restored. Expand your workstation by getting a refurbished MacBook Pro(opens in a new tab) for just $269.99 (Reg. $469) during the Refurbished Event ending September 30. 

Prices subject to change.