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Refurbished Laptops
Because these are mobile devices, they are, unlike desktop computers, handled more. Therefore, when buying a used laptop, the warranty period is extremely valuable. If you do receive a mishandled laptop, it should be obvious immediately after inspection (DO inspect the machine right away). And because you’ll get covered typically up to 90 days from the purchase, the warranty time should be enough. The warranty period might vary by store. For a small fee, you can usually extend the warranty period for the refurbished notebook. Furthermore, you should think about buying the laptop with a credit card. If the company that sold you the laptop doesn’t respect their side of the agreement on warranty, you can normally take your case to the credit card companies. Generally speaking, I’ve seen problems with keyboards and floppy disks in refurbished notebooks. Therefore, it is a good idea to check that these function properly and fully when you get the machine. In fact, it’s a great idea to test the machine throughout immediately when you receive it. Refurbished notebook promotions last while supplies last. Why Should You Consider Buying a Refurbished Laptop? If you want a laptop capable of delivering the basic things on a laptop, like write e-mail, surf the net, do word documents and play games, most refurbished notebooks are capable of these things. The prices for refurbished laptops with Pentium 4, as an example, have been decreasing due to new chip types coming to market. With that kind of processing power, you can comfortably run current applications. In any case, you should buy a laptop that is capable of running Windows XP, because that is the environment your software purchases are most likely to use. You can probably still get XP running on a 400 MHz laptop with 256 MB RAM and 10 GB HD. But nowadays, the prices for refurbished laptops are so low that I would recommend getting a much more powerful notebook. Upgrading Refurbished Laptops When you buy a refurbished laptop or your old laptop starts to feel a bit slow, it could be time to upgrade it. Upgrading your laptop’s RAM or HD will enhance performance, increase the value of the laptop (if you decide to sell it further), and increase the laptops productive years. You can also upgrade the laptop by external devices, such as external drives or monitors. You may also have to upgrade the operating system, as some older machines are sold without Windows XP. Also, you likely won’t get any original manuals supplied with the laptop. What Should You Pay for a Refurbished Laptop? As these are used laptops, price depends on what kind of condition the laptop is in. Everything should be ok inside (after all, these are certified to function properly), but you may get various signs of wear and tear on the outside.
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