| Refurbished laptops are the repaired versions of | | | | Which are the leading companies in the refurbished |
| faulty laptops. They are renovated by the | | | | laptop market? |
| manufacturer and the error free versions are sold in | | | | IBM, Dell, Compaq Armada, Toshiba, Panasonic, and |
| the market at a lower price through remarketing | | | | Fujitsu are some of the leading manufacturers. Some |
| services. These are available even in the most | | | | resellers such as UsedLaptops.Com, etc are also |
| sophisticated models. | | | | focused in the refurbished laptop market. |
| How are the laptops refurbished? | | | | What is the difference between refurbished laptops |
| The refurbishment of laptops is a systematic | | | | and used laptops? |
| process, which differ according to the manufacturer. | | | | Refurbished laptops are renovated faulty laptops |
| A thorough evaluation of the technical proficiency is | | | | whereas used laptops are the resale laptops. |
| done after the clean up. Damages such as scratches | | | | Refurbished laptops are usually rebuilt by the |
| are also repaired. The renovated system is tested | | | | manufacturer. They upgrade the facilities of the |
| vigorously to avoid future errors. | | | | laptop to the present market conditions. Used laptops |
| What about the warranty of a refurbished laptop? | | | | are often just polished by the reseller before resale. |
| Most companies offer a minimum warranty of six | | | | They cannot provide the technical excellence of the |
| months. It varies with the policy of the manufacturer. | | | | refurbished laptop. |
| Extended warranty up to two years can be availed | | | | Are there any other price advantages associated |
| from some retailers. | | | | with refurbished laptops? |
| What are the selection criteria for a refurbished | | | | The price of the refurbished laptops will be |
| laptop? | | | | reasonable because of the increased competition. |
| Refurbished laptops must be selected according to | | | | Apart from the attractive pricing, most of them |
| the purpose of the laptop. The reputation of the | | | | offer discounts and promotional offers. Discounts of |
| manufacturer is a major factor. The cost and | | | | 5% are available for students, senior citizens and |
| warranty also has to be evaluated while selecting. | | | | military people. Bulk purchases enjoy special discounts. |