looks like MBP refurb prices have dropped

[decay]

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB470LL/A

$1,299
Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
2GB memory
250GB hard drive
8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in iSight camera
Illuminated keyboard

starting at $999 for 13in.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/sp...acbook_pro