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Does it make sense to purchase
a refurbished laptop, or should you by a new one from one of
the major manufacturers? From a price standpoint, the idea
of purchasing a secondhand laptop holds much appeal. Even
midrange laptops can easily cost over $1,500 with
accessories, extra batteries, and bigger RAM add-ons.
Moreover, if you have a pressing need for a particular
application--say, if you want a computer strictly for
personal area networking--you can get an exceptionally cheap
laptop for this single use. Of course, it's impractical and
possibly unwise to rely on used computers for primary
purposes, such as to connect to the Internet, to create Word
documents, and to interface with office associates.
Assuming you're going after a refurbished laptop for a
special purpose, how should you contact sellers and evaluate
the conditions of used machines? First of all, go through
recognized channels. If you buy from a yahoo selling
radically discounted laptops and laptop parts out of his
basement, chances are that you're going to end up with less
than stellar machinery.
Online bulletin boards, refurbished laptop experts, and
even computer companies themselves can connect you with
trusted secondhand retailers. Ideally, you want to get a
used laptop with an existing warranty. However, if you're
buying a souped up notebook with ad hoc components, chances
are that whatever original warranty existed is now no longer
valid. Realize that you're taking a chance when you buy a
used computer. Don't spend a fortune, even for high-end
components.
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