2007-02-18 07:51:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
just have to be very careful in buying refurbiushed. notebook computers tend to get alot of abuse even from the best users. most are travkled with alot. in and out of cases etc.. will see some scratches at the least. and the main concern is i have found it actully almost as cheap just to buy a new machine rather than a refurbed. lot of times there version of refurbished is a matter of system restore back to original settings etc.. no hardware is even looked at. so its really not refurbished. laptop computers used to be very expensive but they arent nearly as bad now. you can actully find great deals at stores like best buy. stay away from the famous www.dell.com that everyone recomends . thats just a quick easy and popular name/answer to anyone needing a computer. I just bought a new Gateway, duo core amd processor 64 bit 1 gb memory, dvd rw/cdrw combowith dual layer support, 100 gb hard drive 15.4 widesreen good graphics wireless network card. etc.. for less than 800 bucks. this was at best buy . and also best buy offers price match. and they carry gateway,toshiba,sony,acer,compaq, Hp and others . i beielve you will find better to buy new instead of refurbished but occasionally if the price is right you can get a good deal on a refurb just check the specs, and compre the price, see if they back it up. etc.. good luck if you have any doubhts email me i will let you know everything to best of my knowledge i have refurbished many laptops and from expireince it almost isnt worth it. gets costy to do a good job on refurbishing one and cant give the customer a fair price. so just have to be careful
good luck..
2007-02-18 08:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by c.c. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you buy a car that was returned to the dealer because something didn't work and the owner was given a different car?
It's the same thing. The referbished computer was returned for one reason or another. Whatever was wrong has been "fixed" and the machine should still come with a warranty, but something was wrong with it.
I've bought several "refurbished" things before and mostly have been ok. The last one, an MP3 player, failed about a week after I got it. It was a great deal though so I took a chance.
2007-02-18 07:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have, but, New will be better if you have the Extra Cash.
Some of these Notebooks are from Lease or Rent-to-Own. AND they can be in some rough shape. I bought an IBM Laptop for $200 and it nice, but, there a few thumbs prints embedded on the LCD. LOL!
2007-02-18 07:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
refurbs usually have a shorter warranty (usually 90 days). sometimes they show signs of wear & sometimes they look brand new...luck of the draw. since laptops are prone to breaking & damage, it's probably best to stay away from refurbs. Buying other products refurbished would be ok as long as warranty isn't an issue.
2007-02-18 07:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Beth K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warrientee
2007-02-18 07:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by Say Bye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, there old, and probally dented
2007-02-18 07:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by Flaming Pope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋