The Touch Bar lives on in this refurbished $300 MacBook Pro

TL;DR: This refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is on sale for $299.97 (reg. $1,499), features a Retina display, 512GB storage, and Intel Core i5 performance.

If you’ve ever “had thoughts” regarding Apple’s Touch Bar, you’re not alone. Some people loved the customizable shortcuts, while others … did not. Either way, this Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro is designed to give you a polished Mac experience at an affordable price for 80 percent off.

This refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Pro (2017) features a 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. It’s well-suited for everyday work like writing, browsing, streaming, and light photo editing. The Retina display pops with a sharp 2560 x 1600 resolution and 500 nits of brightness, great for anyone who spends hours in front of their screen. Stereo speakers, a Force Touch trackpad, and a backlit keyboard for when things get a little dark and you’re still typing away.

The Touch Bar — polarizing as it is — offers app-specific shortcuts and controls that change depending on what you’re doing, from going through videos to adjusting volume or formatting text. It can be customized for different apps and functions, which may appeal to users who like having quick-access tools at their fingertips. Touch ID is built in, allowing quick and convenient logins and secure purchases.

This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro is rated Grade A, meaning it’s in near-mint condition with minimal signs of wear. It weighs just over three pounds and includes four Thunderbolt 3 ports for charging, displays, and accessories, making it easy to connect external monitors or expand your setup. Battery life is rated for up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing or video playback, which should comfortably cover a full workday for many users.

Get the 2017 MacBook Pro for $299.97 (reg. $1,499) through Jan. 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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