| You may be thinking that you are not able to afford | | | | solve potential problems with your purchase when |
| a laptop computer, but perhaps you have not | | | | you are dealing with a company. |
| considered a used laptop as an option. A used laptop | | | | One company that has a great reputation of offering |
| will afford you the opportunity to own a notebook | | | | used laptops is Compaq. You can often purchase a |
| computer at a price that will not put a huge dent in | | | | virtually new, used laptop from Compaq for hundreds |
| your wallet. Often you can purchase a gently used | | | | less than you would spend on a new laptop |
| name brand laptop at a fraction of the retail cost. | | | | computer. These used laptops are sold as |
| There are many avenues to consider if you are | | | | "refurbished", which can mean something as minor as |
| thinking about purchasing a used laptop. You may | | | | a scratch on the cover. |
| decide to check your local ads, purchase one off | | | | There is no need to be hesitant if you are |
| lease, or purchase a refurbished computer. There is | | | | considering purchasing a used laptop. In most cases, |
| no right or wrong answer when deciding which | | | | you will find that your laptop will perform just as well |
| method is best for your purchase; it is really up to | | | | as a brand-new computer. And if your used laptop is |
| you. | | | | refurbished, there is a strict set of guidelines that |
| However, you may be more comfortable purchasing | | | | companies must follow when reselling these |
| your used laptop off lease or buying a refurbished | | | | computers to the general public. |
| one. While there is nothing wrong with finding your | | | | Almost all companies that sell used laptops work |
| laptop through the local newspaper ads, buying one | | | | extra hard to ensure that their product will perform |
| off lease or refurbished may offer you a little more | | | | for the consumer for a long time to come. You |
| protection. | | | | should also be sure to check into warranty |
| Whereas you have to deal with an unknown individual | | | | information for the used laptop that you are |
| if you purchase through a newspaper ad, buying a | | | | considering purchasing. If you take a little care, you |
| leased or refurbished used laptop offers a bit more | | | | should have no problem finding a used laptop that |
| security, as most times you are dealing directly with | | | | suits your needs. |
| a company; and it is much easier, most times, to | | | | |