Desktops: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer?
- 2/29/08 1:04 PM
Well, and the enviroment
by adrienne50 - 2/29/08 11:22 PM In reply to: It all depends by WillyI said it depends, mostly because I think I might buy a mac laptop refurb.
I tend to buy the fastest newest processor I can afford because I don't like the idea that we're becoming a plastic and heavy metal world trash heap. The longer I can hold on to my computer, the happier I am. A refurb is already day-old bread, particularly since I can build my own and get what I want for much less than buying a ready-made.
With a laptop, I might buy a refurb. Still for the same reason - I like to get as much time out of it as possible. If I were less able to sink the cash into a laptop, I might be tempted to go for a refurb if it would allow me to buy a faster computer. I look at consumer reviews when I'm buying expensive or critical items because I don't want a lot of down time fixing equipment whether it is new or a retread. To me, bargain is only a good deal when it doesn't involve me spending hours in repair or multiple stop-overs on a flight.
Gateway GM5632E
by solaman - 3/12/08 3:02 AM In reply to: Well, and the enviroment by adrienne50I would like to buy a Gateway GM5632E but i can only find it refurbished . Does anybody no where i can find it new.
I always buy new
by joeinmalta - 2/29/08 7:02 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I always buy new when upgrading my old is no longer possible. I give my old computers to family members thereby never giving up "ownership". If there's a problem its my problem. Keeps me in demand.
It Depends
by debra_carlson - 2/29/08 7:04 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I've gotten some good off-lease recertified machines in the past ... but I did this for cost. At this point, I can generally get a new machine for equal or less cost -- and a full warranty. To be green, I'll just run mine into the ground.
Go green when you can!
by Anddragon - 2/29/08 7:14 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
As a second computer I would by a refurbished computer. It is good for other people to surf and use than on my main one where I keep the important things that I dont want lost or bumped off.
Also by doing this I am able to know what is in it..go green..and keep one more computer going in landfill. Its a great idea. As for the comparisons to price...that can go both ways..for some not getting the higher price outfits..it can be cheaper just to rebuild your computer to your personal needs.(I find some just go for looks anyhow).
Did buy one and oh what a mistake that was..... Nope never
by hellodear - 2/29/08 7:16 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Never never again! I bought an HP refurb and it was terrible. The hard drive had errors immediately. I was working away from town for 3 months, and returned to find within 2 weeks a crashed hard drive, so real use was less than 2 weeks, called HP, alas a 3 month warranty. Asked me if I wanted to extend the warranty to have a hard drive paid for, but it was worth 3 times the cost of replacing the hard drive to buy this extended warranty. Rip off!! Had to replace the hard drive myself, at my own cost. The original was riddled with errors all over, hard to believe they wouldn't have known. Junk. Not ever ever again. I've purchased Dell computers and HP computers plus built many myself, personally but a new Dell, good price and quality. Refurbs are junk.
Well ... I should probably never say never ... but ...
by rburtnick - 2/29/08 7:36 PM In reply to: Did buy one and oh what a mistake that was..... Nope never by hellodearI did also say "never" for the survey ... I would definitely have to think long and hard. I, too, have built many pc's and bought numerous refurbs ... I have never felt financially flush enough to buy the top of the market system I always wish for ... the saving grace is the knowledge that the top is a moving target ... even if I bought at the top, the day I did it would be old already ... anyway, while I've never been totally satisfied, I must admit that the closer-to-the-top machines I have had issued by various employers have often given long and satisfactory service ...
It depends...
by VesperDEM - 2/29/08 7:20 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would buy a refurbished Apple computer, but I would never buy a refurbished Windows based computer!
buying new vs refurbished...
by dissapointed in vista - 2/29/08 7:20 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
i have always been a hp computer fan. loved them.. until i got a bad one. even with extra warrantees i got refurbished units in replacement of the bad unit.. HP replaced the computer 7 times over a year. 7 times they sent me refurbished units and each time i had problems with them. the last time i made them refund me and went in and got a new one myself.
i have purchased laptops on ebay from individual owners (not wholesalers) and never had a problem..
my personal opinion is if it does not work out of the box there is a problem. electronics are touchy and i would rather wait and get what i want new under warranty even if it costs a few $ more
Yes, But only if...
by davidroper - 2/29/08 7:22 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Only if it refurbished or recertified by the same company that made it.
If it's done by any other company, it may be just tested and reboxed.
Look for Sunday Newspaper specials as well. Often discounted a lot.
Yes - from the manufacturer
by purple_reading_giraffe - 2/29/08 7:24 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Bought my tc400 from
http://www.hp.com/sbso/buspurchase_refurbished_faq.html
with refurbished extras at 50% more off low price
great deal, great tablet, very good service (3yr Accidental Damage Wrty)
very happy
I would be cautious buying from other than mfr or major chain
Make that tc4400
by purple_reading_giraffe - 2/29/08 7:28 PM In reply to: Yes - from the manufacturer by purple_reading_giraffesilly typos
Recertified Computers
by metalnorphasis - 2/29/08 9:57 PM In reply to: Make that tc4400 by purple_reading_giraffeRecertified? That all depends.
My motherboard that I bought almost 4 years ago for $121 dollars at a particular vendor now has it for $289 dollars factory recertified!
Maybe "old is gold" in some respects but technology=$=performance need to be summed up and brought into perspective!
I concur! Buying from a manufacturer works well.
by splatthewonderfly - 2/29/08 10:45 PM In reply to: Yes - from the manufacturer by purple_reading_giraffeIn that they are still liable to extend the warrantee as though it was new. If there are problems with the Refurbished system, you end up covered for repairs or replacements. I purchased a Dell when my older system started to fail. It has been the most solid machine I have owned.
BUT before buying it, I compared the statistics. a 6% failure rate for new, and 4% rate for refurbished machines. This was because that rather than tearing down the machines and/or scrapping them, they often found the problematic element, replaced or repaired it, before selling it at the discounted price.
The other reasons I had for purchasing a refurb. was to buy "yesterdays news" instead of paying top dollar for the current "top of the line" or anything close.
When an 8% increase of CPU speed is marked as the next big improvement, I find it unnecessary to pay 4x the cost for that extra 8%... Otherwise, I can get a CPU that runs 25% slower than the fastest machines and run all the applications and games that I will need for years to come.
Now, I have 4 systems in the house; 2-P3s for the kids, 2-P4s for myself and the roommate. with XP SP2
Not likely
by mattkenseth17 - 2/29/08 7:25 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I like my rig to be custom configured, so a refurb for me is out of the question.
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