| Are you sick of all the high priced notebooks out | | | | ask. I'll be honest here; there are many companies |
| there? Does getting a used laptop seem like a better | | | | that claim that their notebooks are recertified, but |
| choice to you? Refurbished laptops are everywhere | | | | this is really a lie. There is a risk involved when buying |
| these days, and the word itself seems like a "buzz | | | | a reconditioned notebook, and checking a company |
| word" of the industry. But do these used machines | | | | out before you purchase can go a long way towards |
| actually hold up to the strict standard of the word | | | | your peace of mind. |
| "refurbished"? | | | | That being said, good deals and quality notebooks |
| In this article I will discuss exactly what process a | | | | can be found, and are found daily. |
| used notebook should go through before it is called | | | | Before I conclude this article I would like to go over |
| "refurbished", as well as the advantages and | | | | a few of the advantages and disadvantages buying a |
| disadvantages purchasing one brings. | | | | refurbished notebook can bring. For one, the obvious |
| Ok, so you see refurbished or recertified laptops | | | | advantage is that you can save a lot of money on a |
| being touted everywhere online these days, but are | | | | mobile PC that runs just as good as ever -- as long |
| they all the same? The answer is no. Each company | | | | as the laptop is of good quality. This is the advantage |
| has a different process of restoring a notebook, and | | | | that appeals to everybody when it comes to getting |
| they aren't all equal. This is what a good restoration | | | | a reconditioned laptop. |
| process should look like: | | | | As for disadvantages? Well, as I said above, there is |
| - An examination of all hardware components | | | | a risk when purchasing these notebooks. By doing |
| - Diagnostic and performance test | | | | proper research you can minimize this risk, but it will |
| - Cleanup | | | | always be there. Another down side to these |
| - Cut & scratch repair (not always necessary) | | | | machines is that you are limited to whatever is |
| What this process should equate to is a machine that | | | | available. With a new notebook your options are |
| runs just as good as when it was brand new, (and | | | | endless -- With a refurbished one, you have to take |
| sometimes look just as good). | | | | what you can get. |
| The most important thing you can do if you are | | | | All in all, I think buying a refurbished laptop can be a |
| looking at a particular "recertified" laptop is find out | | | | great idea; provided you take the time to ask |
| about the company selling it. Are they reputable? | | | | questions such as the ones above. If done correctly, |
| How long have they been in business? What process | | | | you can get a great portable PC that will last you a |
| do their refurbished laptops go through? | | | | long time to come, and save you a lot of cash as |
| These are the most important questions you must | | | | well. |