If you've had your eye on a MacBook Air but haven't found much in the way of discounts, we've got some good news for you. Over at Apple Canada, current generation refurbished MacBook Air laptops are available starting at $849.99. At the time of writing, here are the notable models with discounts:

• Refurbished MacBook Air 11.6" w/Sandy Bridge Core i5 1.6Ghz, 11.6" LED-backlit display, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, Thunderbolt Port, Facetime Camera, Intel HD Graphics - $849.99
• Refurbished MacBook Air 11.6" w/Sandy Bridge Core i5 1.6Ghz, 11.6" LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Thunderbolt Port, Facetime Camera, Intel HD Graphics - $999.99
• Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" w/Sandy Bridge Core i5 1.7Ghz, 13.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Thunderbolt Port, Facetime Camera, Intel HD Graphics - $1349.99

The models in question were originally released in July 2011. While Windows-based Ultrabooks are moving into the spotlight, the MacBook Air is considered by many to be measuring stick for ultraportables. If you're interested in picking one up, shopping at the Apple Refurb Store is one of the few ways to get a decent discount.

It's worth keeping in mind that that refurbished Apple items have a terrific track record. They come in excellent condition and carry the same standard 1-year warranty as new products. Shipping is free.

Apple only has about 1 or 2 sales a year, but you can find discounted prices on Apple products year-round by shopping for refurbished goods at Apple.ca. You can find various Apple products including MacBooks, Macs, iPads, and iPods. Selection can vary.

Refurbished Apple items are essentially indistinguishable from new items. They carry the same standard warranty and the only major difference is that they come in generic packaging. Shipping is free.