2006-07-02 07:33:27 · 8 answers · asked by mama 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Yes/no answers to this question demonstrate a lack of though regarding this question.
The answer is "it depends" - old laptops can be fine for basic web surfing and writing documents and such. For playing DVDs on a plane, playing high-end games, video editing, or similar tasks, the answer is generally no.
The amount of memory included is a consideration, but by no means should it be a deciding factor - in the vast majority of cases, a laptop - refurbished or new - can have the RAM upgraded.
The biggest concern about refurbished laptops is that there was once PROBABLY a problem. If that problem was "intermittant" and not found by the manufacturer after it was returned, then you could end up with it. My general rule of thumb is get it if it has a 3 year warranty - then it (to some extent) doesn't matter because you can get it repaired/replaced if there is a problem.
2006-07-02 07:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best refurbished laptop would be one you can check out for yourself. Hands on.
Like the others said, does it have an O/S? How much Ram?
Hard drive the size you need or might need.
Is this computer a short term need until you can get a better one?
With computers coming down in price all the time, it might be better to get one from Best Buy or one on the other discount electronics stores where you can possibly open a charge account and get a warranty for your computer.
What guarantee can you get on a refurb?
2006-07-02 14:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by johnniebegood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked into refurbs a few years ago. Most came without OS. When I added in cost of OS and any extra was within a few hundred dollars of a state of the art computer with more then a 30 day warranty.
2006-07-02 14:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard brand new laptops arent worth the money because of low memory and a short life spand......so a refurbished 1 would be less worthy but thats just my opition
2006-07-02 14:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the brand and on the stuff inside.
2006-07-02 15:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by ROBERT W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general they are as good as new ones.
2006-07-02 14:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lone Ranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can be if you know what to look for such as ram and hard drive size and also programs it all depends on what you need it for
2006-07-02 14:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Pizzaguy913 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they are I am using one right now. There much cheaper too.
2006-07-02 14:36:56 · answer #8 · answered by harley01xlc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋