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Sixty-five percent of professionals want to work remotely full-time, a flexjobs survey says. That means having a pro-level laptop isn’t just convenient, it’s essential for productivity.
If you need an affordable, powerful ultralight laptop this refurbished 2017 13″ MacBook Pro delivers enterprise-grade specs without the enterprise price tag, and you can have one right now for just $299.97.
Professional power in a portable package
This MacBook Pro runs on an intel Core i5 processor clocked at 3.1GHz, paired with 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. That combination handles video calls, presentations, spreadsheets and creative work without lag. The solid-state drive means faster boot times and quicker file access when you’re jumping between client meetings or working from different locations throughout the day.
The 13.3-inch Retina display delivers sharp visuals that you’ll truly appreciate when editing marketing materials,presenting to clients or even just reviewing contracts. At just 3.1 pounds, this MacBook slips into any bag without weighing you down during commutes or business travel.
The Touch Bar provides contextual shortcuts that adapt to whatever app you’re using. Rather of hunting through menus, you get quicker access to formatting tools in documents, playback controls during video reviews or emoji selection.