| Lately, there has been an emerging trend of people | | | | refurbished computers made by the original |
| buying refurbished laptop computers over new ones. | | | | manufacturers is that outlet stores. These exist for |
| These are simply systems that have been returned | | | | most of the manufacturers listed above and offer |
| by users to major manufacturers, and as a result | | | | used and refurbished systems that greatly |
| either resold or reconditioned before resale. | | | | discounted prices. |
| Despite the fact that these computers are in new or | | | | There are many considerations that go into what a |
| like new condition, they must be sold as used or | | | | particular refurbished system will cost, but some |
| refurbished by the original manufacturer by law. | | | | other factors include: make, age, extent of |
| However, as such, they have to be significantly | | | | reconditioning, number of imperfections and the like. |
| discounted in order to be unloaded. This is a | | | | Some things to consider when buying a reconditioned |
| significant opportunity for deal seeking consumers, | | | | computer are: |
| many of which have caught on and will not go back | | | | - Which model computer is best for you, and |
| to buying new anytime in the near future. Yes, many | | | | matching that to your budget. |
| people who buy refurbished claim that they will never | | | | - Make sure you get an itemized list of everything |
| go back. | | | | that was re-conditioned, and if anything else needs to |
| These reconditioned systems can be purchased from | | | | be done. |
| most of the major manufacturers, such as, HP, Dell, | | | | - Ask about a Warranty, and when the existing one |
| Toshiba, Apple, Compaq, among many others. In | | | | ends. You may want to get an extension by the |
| fact, they usually have special pages on their | | | | maker if possible. |
| websites offering these deals, along with their | | | | This is by no means an exhaustive list, however, it |
| specifications, components, what was fixed, what | | | | will get you started toward safely buying a |
| remains to be fixed, etc. | | | | re-conditioned laptop computer. |
| Another place in which you can find genuine | | | | |