Take nearly $1,000 off the cost of a Surface Book with this factory recertified model

Ever since it was first announced during a much-anticipated event in 2012, the Microsoft Surface has become wildly popular among artists and business professionals alike who want a powerful and responsive laptop that won't weigh them down.

Perhaps the only downside to the incredibly versatile Surface is that it tends to sport a lofty price tag that can put it out of reach for most buyers on a budget.

Enter this factory re-certified Microsoft Surface Book, which offers the same exact quality you'd expect from a brand new model at a fraction of the price-thanks to a rigorous testing process that ensures this laptop operates just as it did when it was first taken out of the box.

Featuring a brilliant 13.5" screen and a super-fast Core i5 processor, this intrepid laptop is ideal for anyone who craves on-the-go computing power and a dynamic touchscreen.

A dual-core processor will help you power through your to-do list without having to worry about those obnoxious lags that accompany too many open windows, and 8GB of memory is more than enough to allow you to multitask with ease-even when you're using pro-level apps.

This laptop also comes with a whopping 256GB of fast solid-state storage (meaning you won't have to rely on the cloud in order to store your larger files and media content), and a detachable screen means that you'll be able to quickly transform the Surface Book into a tablet.

You'll even be able to utilize a state-of-the-art Intel HD graphics 520 card that's ideal for streaming your favorite movies and TV shows in stunning clarity.

Treat yourself to a best-selling laptop that doubles as a tablet for a fraction of what you'd pay in-store. This factory re-certified Surface Book is currently available for just $529.99.

Prices are subject to change.