Are Refurbished Laptops Just As Good?

Aug.31, 2010 in Technology and Gadgets

Perhaps, but not necessarily.

Brand new computers do have their disadvantages when compared with refurbished laptops. Affordability certainly points the way down this path.

There are those who believe a refurbished unit must be the same as cheap laptops but that is not necessarily so.

Refurbished cars are a great example of this reality. When I asked a friend about his own desires in refurbished cars here is what he had to say.

His response?

1964 - 1967 A C Cobra, 427 Cubic inch engine
1965 - 1969 Shelby Mustang, GT 350 or GT 500
1966 - 1972 Chevy Chevelle, SS396 or SS427, two-door

If having the latest greatest technology is what you want, then a refurbished computer may not be your best answer. A refurbished laptop is best for people who live on tight budgets while needing to obtain the best bang possible for their buck.

Now we return to our comparison question between refurbished and new computers or laptops.

Generally speaking, yes for a number of reasons.

• Guarantee
• Affordability
• Value
• Excellence

It is not the unit that needs to be in question but rather where that equipment was refurbished at.

*** Guarantee ***

Companies that provide refurbished computers would benefit greatly from providing a guarantee with their equipment. A number of them do.

Why?

Because a guarantee, even a 90 day guarantee, lets the buyer know that the company is willing to stand behind the product that they bringing to the market. In so doing, should the device not work as expected the client can be comforted by knowing that they are in good hands. Finding yourself without a warranty or guarantee is reason enough to not consider a refurbished device. Should trouble arise the only thing you can do is buy new equipment.

*** Affordability ***

We touched on this earlier. Perhaps it is the most important part of considering the trail to refurbished laptops.

Generally speaking, a refurbished device will cost much less than its newer counterpart . If affordable economics is what you are looking for then a guaranteed refurbished unit like I spoke about above is certainly worth considering. Even better if they offer an extended warranty of some sort, generally speaking I avoid such options but not with refurbished computers.

*** Value ***

Refurbished laptop computers can come with many more options for far less cost compared to that of a more expensive new laptop.

This again depends on you and your individual circumstances. It is quite possible for you to just secure the basic necessities at a much lower cost than new, or if your pocket book will handle it you can get more value for less.

The bottom line is that refurbished units provide more affordable options when compared with there more expensive and new counterparts.

*** Excellence ***

Is it really possible for the words refurbished laptop and excellence to coexist within the same sentence?

Again it depends on the person or company providing the unit. However, it would be my own belief that those who want to receive referrals and future business for their efforts are going to do whatever they can to get people talking about their work. Therefore, providing units that are “not-up-to-speed” would be a tremendous disservice to their own selves.

Those that understand this are likely to do whatever they can to provide a high level of excellence within all their work

*** Summing It Up ***

I call this my GAVE approach because I GAVE myself a break while I GAVE myself the technology I needed within the refurbished laptops that I purchase. Why not be the one that GAVE you your own break?

To put it another way, I GAVE up on high priced expensive laptops in favor of affordable refurbished laptops while finding a great place to read about affordable laptops at BuyComputerAccessories.org. If you’re like me and want affordable technology that is not necessarily used computers then you owe it to yourself to check these people out for all your refurbished laptops.