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Desktops: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer?
- 2/29/08 1:04 PM
Most likely not
by jaymac1500 - 3/1/08 5:52 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I build my own, so I can use better parts and have more control. It's actually more expensive, but I prefer it.
Also, just the fact that it is "refurbished" indicates to me the possibility that there were problems w/ the unit in the past. Additionally the warranty's are often too short. I just don't trust them.
It depends on doing some good research on the subject model
by jodokes - 3/1/08 6:26 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Refurbished inferrs, a computer being brought back to new conditions.
In some cases, you might find that and entire line of computers have been brought back to new conditions.....................
I would reccommend doing your research and find the features you want in a model and company that you trust and then...................
Refurbish is just fine! If the price is right and features what you need, go for it!
I have personally purchased a refurbished computer with many more features than I could afford as new and have never regretted the purchase.
It's worked well for me
by teamdave - 3/1/08 6:29 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I've been buying new "factory refurbished" Sony desktops for years. Out of 6, four are still in use and working just fine. The oldest of these is 7 years old now and except for one that got hit with a power surge, never a repair. I also have a refurbished Gateway laptop that's been perfect as well. The only difference I've found between these computers and a "new" one is that they cost half as much or in some cases, less than half. The other difference is a shorter warranty plus the terms of the warranty make it virtually impossible to use it but (knock on wood) I've never had occasion to try.
refurbished laptop or desktopl
by nghiavtu - 3/1/08 6:33 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
i dont mind buying it iff the speed should be great,RAM harddisk
and many others accesories should be included
any one who has i can buy through paypal cash
im me
belto_koge@yahoo.com
or call me
+237-75016237
i will pay even up to ten desktops provided u will ship them to me
FUTURO INFORMATICO
by vicjosleodelg - 3/1/08 6:54 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Mis Respetos a Mr. Lee y toda esta comunidad virtual. Es cierto, tengo 50 aņos de Edad, y hace 25 aņos estoy en el mundo de la Informatica, miro hacia atras y recuerdo las 286, junto con las Apple IIc, y sonrio; pero tambien me admiro de como en la actualidad, la tecnologia va con pasos de gigante , evolucionando inmensamente, cada dia. Debido a lo antes seņalado, compraria una computadora reconstruida, dependiendo de los dispositivos internos del hardware. Estos deberan tener minimo la opcion de soportar actualizaciones en sus drivers, y que la mayoria de los actuales programas corran o se ejecuten sin problemas. "EL PRESENTE TECNOLOGICO INFORMATICO, ES TAN SOLO UN PESTAŅEO; LO REAL ES LA EVOLUCION CRECIENTE DEL MISMO". ...mil gracias....VICJOS.
Refurb vs. New
by dmuder - 3/1/08 6:56 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
In March of 2007 I purchased as refurbished Gateway GT5238E from Tiger Direct. It has worked flawlessly. I"m running MCE with 3gigs of RAM. I had purchased the extra gig from Tiger also. This machine is a speed demon. I've been converting old Hi 8mm home tapes to digital and then burning to DVD with a ADS Instant DVD+DV. I also attended CNET's online course "speed up windows xp" to speed up this computer and two others. All in all this refurb has been reliable and I saved close to $400.00. I usually won't buy an extended warranty. I discovered most bad electronics konk out the first 30 days of usage.I advise to do a little research on the product you want to purchase and read reviews from others that have taken the refurbished plunge.
Good luck!!
I would buy a recertified desktop depending....
by BoBB49 - 3/1/08 7:05 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When I consider buying a recertified desktop I am especially interested in the pieces it contains. For example, instead of paying $139. for Vista, you can buy a recertified computer with Vista, plus a good size hard drive, dvd burner and memory, a newer motherboard, a fair case, keyboard and mouse, power supply, modem, and sometimes even a video card or monitor for much less than the price of the pieces. This holds true if you are not afraid to get inside your unit, or just need the parts. The last one I bought at TigerDirect.com had a loose cable connecting the cd drive, and now runs flawlessly (Dell Optiplex). It cost the same price as a hard drive and operating system (XP Home edition).
I will awayays buy a new computer
by lightningboy7 - 3/1/08 7:11 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
The reason I don't want to buy a used computer is because I don't buy a computer very often so I want a computer that will still be standard in five years.
Depends
by raynman55 - 3/1/08 7:19 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Refurbished isn't a bad way to go if the price is right. I would want to know what's in it and how easy it is to upgrade. I bought one new and a year has gone by and I am now upgrading my own. Building your own is definately something you can do over a little time. Unfortunately, technology is moving so fast, you just can't hardly keep up with the latest and greatest. One great thing about building your own is like any other foundation, where you start, like the mother board, processor, and power supply, it will allow you to do so much more to upgrade. Most new and refurbished you end up having to put in a new power supply and mother board anyway. There are some great deals to be had out there for building your machine. I just bought 2GB of Ram, a really nice video card, and 550w ps for $200. OK!!! You talked me into it. I think I will build my own next time.
REFURBISHED
by doodeee - 3/1/08 7:30 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I AM USING A HP PAVILION 350n
REFURBISHED THE COST FROM FROM HP WAS $550
THE COST FROM 3 STORES WAS OVER $1000, STILL WORKING FINE. JUST GET A LOT OF UPDATES IF YOU NEED THEM.THEY GAVE ME LOTS OF GOOD SOFTWARE..
yes
by Ladyhawk - 3/1/08 8:08 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I think I've bought 2 brand new computers [dsktop and recently a laptop] in the 9yrs of owning computers...only had one that gave us problems and it was because it had on OS on it lol the rest have been great no bugs no nothing if your careful 'where and whome' you buy from your usually ok... we buy our refurbished ones normal from Geeks
we use refurbs
by billheis - 3/1/08 8:12 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I work for a non-profit charity that refurbs computers to get into under funded schools, after school programs, boys and girls clubs, ect. We strickly stay with business models, ie dell latitude, compaq evo ect. We have found that staying with these models we have better luck with the outcome. Saying that, we still have about a 1 in 4 ratio of units that aren't worth investing in the repair and are used for spare parts. So in answering the question, stay with high end units from a company that will stand behind their sales
I've bought refurbished computer before and a new os...
by tsmgroup2 - 3/1/08 8:24 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I bought an old dell for my nephew a few years back and it runs fine with XP and I am no longer worried if it becomes out dated with XP anymore.
See www.Ubuntu.com...
You'll know why if and when you make the switch. You'll never be sorry either.
If you can't d/l it due to a slow or bad connection or a cd from them.
Free updates, free support. I use it and love it! Winehq.org will answer some compatiblity issues to for all versions!
If you guys intend of trading up, and are tossing the old system, drop it off on me. I know people who can use them.
Yes, I purchase refurbished electronic items
by xNtx - 3/1/08 8:40 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I used to build my own computers from scratch, but its becoming less expensive to purchase a refurb and then modify it. I have purchased various refurbished items from reputable vendors for the past 10 to 15 years now without any problems. I figure that at least a human had to OK the refurbished item, so it was working when it left the factory this time around.
i needed a full time computer for a voip phone (magic jack)
by pipefighter342 - 3/1/08 8:44 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a refurbished or recertified computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
i purchased a refurbished computer for
the magic jack voip internet phone ($40 first year and $20 for each of the next years).
the down side is that you need a computer on all the time.
so i use the refurbished desktop with xp exclusively for the magic jack.
i travel out of the county a lot, the magic jack allows me to phone the u.s. and canada for free as long as i have internet access (using my laptop).
so far the refurbished computer has been working great!
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