7 Myths about Refurbished Computers Busted
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Should You Buy Refurbished Electronics?
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Should You Buy a Refurbished Laptop?
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Where to find refurbished PCsThe major online PC retailers almost always have a part of their online store devoted to selling reconditioned systems at a discount. Here are a few to check out:
Dell OutletThis PC powerhouse has a site full of refurbished systems. The refurbs come with a "Same as New Warranty and Support" which is certainly a comfort. The types of PCs offered fall into three categories: Certified Refurbs that are all tested, but may have some blemishes; Previously Ordered New, which are returns that were never opened; and Scratched and Dent items that perform great but don't look as good as the other two.
Apple StoreLook for the "Special Deals" area of the Apple Store to find refurbished Macs, iPods, and iPads, plus clearance items. Apple promises it tests and certifies all refurbished products and includes a one year warranty. You can also purchase an AppleCare protection plan, of course. Unlike the Dell store, the listing for refurbs by Apple is more limited, so you probably don't want to hang around if you see a good deal.
Lenovo Outlet Store
The laptop maker has four kinds of refurbs: New items that were cancelled orders, redistributed items that were returned unopened or unused, refurbished items that may or may not have been used and were then tested and spruced up as necessary, and scratched/dented items that have gone through the full process to get back to usability. There are a lot of ThinkPads available here, and each is clearly labelled with one of those four categories. All refurbs have a limited warranty of one year and can be returned within 21 days of invoicing.
Also, it’s worth checking out HP’s Renew program, and you can find refurbished deals on Amazon – although tread carefully there.
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