| Refurbished laptop computers are a bargain | | | | returned laptop computer is then sent to the original |
| compared to new laptops since they allow buyers to | | | | manufacturer and is put through a strict inspection |
| save up to 60% off the retail price and still get the | | | | and any defects are repaired to assure the laptop is |
| same quality. Refurbished laptop computers are | | | | reconditioned to like-new condition. IBM, Dell, Compaq, |
| generally used with the manufacturers original | | | | and HP do not sell new or refurbished laptop |
| standards. Mobile computing has been made a lot | | | | computers unless they meet their standards because |
| easier and more affordable with refurbished laptop | | | | each company's reputation depends on it. Hence, |
| computers. These refurbished notebook computers | | | | refurbished laptop computers are trustworthy as well |
| contain the latest technology. | | | | as being cost effective. |
| Some top brands are the IBM ThinkPad, Dell Latitude, | | | | Refurbished laptops are a good value as with |
| Compaq Presario, and HP Omnibook. They are faster, | | | | refurbished laptops and refurbished notebooks the |
| store more memory, and have the latest applications. | | | | customer gets upgraded models with faster speeds, |
| Some of the manufacturers also offer an optional | | | | more memory, and more features at a discounted |
| two-year extended Warranty. | | | | price. Also, reconditioned or remanufactured laptops |
| A new notebook computer becomes a used, or | | | | and notebooks will often have a manufacturers |
| refurbished laptop computer, if the customers | | | | warranty, though some do not have that option. |
| purchase new notebook at top price, gets it home | | | | Some manufacturers offer a two-year extended |
| and realizes they don't need it or don't want it and | | | | warranty in many cases. |
| return it to the store within 30 to 90 days. The | | | | |