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Refurbished Laptops?

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7/12/12 at 4:38pm
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I'm currently between laptops and am trying to buy an interim computer; nothing permanent, just something that will work between now and when I finally save up enough to get a decent laptop. So I was considering buying a refurbished computer since they seem to be pretty cheap. ...

Have you ever bought a refurbished computer/server/anything for that matter? Has it worked out for you, or does it tend to be a hassle?
 
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post #2 of 3
7/22/12 at 7:02am
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Originally Posted by bbouzos View Post

I'm currently between laptops and am trying to buy an interim computer; nothing permanent, just something that will work between now and when I finally save up enough to get a decent laptop. So I was considering buying a refurbished computer since they seem to be pretty cheap. ...
Have you ever bought a refurbished computer/server/anything for that matter? Has it worked out for you, or does it tend to be a hassle?
 
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Nothing with refurbished systems as long as you can get a good warranty to go with it

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post #3 of 3
7/22/12 at 12:47pm

Stick with a reputable seller and you should be fine... "Manufacturer Refurbished" is better than "Seller Refurbished", and as already stated, look for some type of warranty.  In the case of a laptop, if it's still working fine after 90 days, you have a good chance that it will go the distance--the majority of problems will show up right away.  I've seen people purchase extended warranties and never use them...and of course I've seen things fail right after the warranty expires--so there is always some risk.
 

Personally, I have purchased one refurb laptop (Acer), and it appeared to be new.  It was a gift for a family member, and it turned out great (still running strong after two years).  I've also purchased refurb desktops in the past, as I needed "servers" for a lab, and again, had no problems.

 

Just the other day I saw a comment on a refurb item, and the happy purchaser stated that he actually prefers to buy refurbished, asking rhetorically; "the problems have been fixed, right?"

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