Computers Has anyone ever bought a refurbished computer? - Page 2

Fat Elvis · 07-30-2013, 12:32 PM

I see some really good deals on refurbished computers from reputable dealers so I was wondering if anyone has ever bought one and if it held up as well as a "new" computer. I'm looking for a new computer for my daughter who is about to enter high school, but I don't want to spend too much money.

Thanks for the input.

Fat E

unlurking · 07-30-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scott free

I'm currently using a $150 acer aspire 5100 i got at the local repair shop, it was perfect for about a year, but now the screen is starting to occassionally act up by going into spasms of yellow and red lines.

One good thing about Acer's is that you can find replacement parts very easily...

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-51.../dp/B004IM95Z2
http://www.amazon.com/BrandNew-Gloss.../dp/B002IAR7QA

Acer's are pretty easy to fix.

laser1972 · 07-30-2013, 01:51 PM

Should be ok, did computers for 20+ years, the most that will break is the hard drive which is easily replaceable. Everything else is pretty solid, if you take care of it, shouldn't have any problems..

I do this part time and you save so much money buying new, yes the warranty isn't there, but half the time, its never used..

Pawn shops are also a good place to get a laptop cheap, most of them are fairly new and they wipe the drive so no porn...

**alpha_omega** · 07-30-2013, 01:57 PM

Yep...have 2 refurbed gateway towers that work just fine.

Demonpenz · 07-30-2013, 03:17 PM

aol is slow a shit on mine.

wink91wink · 07-30-2013, 03:21 PM

Acer's aren't bad. Apple and Lenovo are at the top, followed by asus and acer. HP is really hit or miss. Dell's don't live up to their big name.

T-Town · 07-30-2013, 03:33 PM

I use a refurb HP tower... It isn't anything fancy but runs like a champ

Chief_For_Life58 · 07-30-2013, 03:35 PM

dont buy one, I thought i needed one in college so I bought one before it, its better to just hit the library up, forces you to do your work instead of dicking around in your room on your own laptop

**Bob Dole** · 07-30-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

I see some really good deals on refurbished computers from reputable dealers so I was wondering if anyone has ever bought one and if it held up as well as a "new" computer. I'm looking for a new computer for my daughter who is about to enter high school, but I don't want to spend too much money.

Thanks for the input.

Fat E

We've been buying off-lease, refurbed Dell 6400 laptops for a year at work and have had no issues. Just got an email yesterday for 6410 models at $379.

We are also heading in to our third year of rolling out DakTech Discovery 61 desktops. http://daktech.com/build/144 You can't beat the price and a 7 year warranty. (PM Bob Dole if you want his sales contact.)

Ace Gunner · 07-30-2013, 07:08 PM

if you would like a quality used apple puter, my friend has this place and he's been doing folks right a very long time

http://www.dvwarehouse.com/

scho63 · 07-30-2013, 07:17 PM

Not worth it 95% of the time. Risk/reward is high. There are so many laptops for cheap, it's really not worth it.

Find a laptop that is out of style or one generation behind.

NewEgg, Best Buy, Amazon, and Wal-Mart all have great deals on NEW laptops. Don't waste your time on used crap

JoeyChuckles · 07-30-2013, 07:27 PM

I only buy refurbished, but directly from the computer maker's refurbish store. Never had a problem yet. One Acer and two Dells.

**chiefforlife** · 07-30-2013, 07:35 PM

I just bought 6 refurbished Dells, haven't even received them yet. I'll keep you posted. They will be in a tough environment so it will be a good test.

Fat Elvis · 07-30-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

Not worth it 95% of the time. Risk/reward is high. There are so many laptops for cheap, it's really not worth it.

Find a laptop that is out of style or one generation behind.

NewEgg, Best Buy, Amazon, and Wal-Mart all have great deals on NEW laptops. Don't waste your time on used crap

Asus manufacturer refurb sold at Tiger Direct for $299. Hard to pass up at that price.

Fat Elvis · 07-30-2013, 08:31 PM

I just placed the order; we'll see how it goes....

memyselfI · 07-31-2013, 06:08 AM

I've bought 2 refubs from Dell and one was great while one crapped out. I bought no extended warranty. Lesson learned.

I then bought two Lenovo refurbs and they are doing fine. I also bought two Squaretrade warranties which will cover them after the manufacture warranty expires.

If you are buying a refurb buy some place where you can get it warrantied for an extra time period from some place like Squaretrade and I think it can be a pretty good deal.

07-30-2013, 12:32 PM
Fat Elvis Sexiest Athlete Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $-1928075	Has anyone ever bought a refurbished computer? I see some really good deals on refurbished computers from reputable dealers so I was wondering if anyone has ever bought one and if it held up as well as a "new" computer. I'm looking for a new computer for my daughter who is about to enter high school, but I don't want to spend too much money. Thanks for the input. Fat E
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T-Town Starter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dayton Ohio Casino cash: $6346724	I use a refurb HP tower... It isn't anything fancy but runs like a champ
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Chief_For_Life58 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: KC Casino cash: $9925938	dont buy one, I thought i needed one in college so I bought one before it, its better to just hit the library up, forces you to do your work instead of dicking around in your room on your own laptop
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scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-720000	Not worth it 95% of the time. Risk/reward is high. There are so many laptops for cheap, it's really not worth it. Find a laptop that is out of style or one generation behind. NewEgg, Best Buy, Amazon, and Wal-Mart all have great deals on NEW laptops. Don't waste your time on used crap __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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