| Refurbished laptops are the repaired versions of faulty | | | | laptop market? |
| laptops. They are renovated by the manufacturer and | | | | IBM, Dell, Compaq Armada, Toshiba, Panasonic, and |
| the error free versions are sold in the market at a | | | | Fujitsu are some of the leading manufacturers. Some |
| lower price through remarketing services. These are | | | | resellers such as UsedLaptops.Com, etc are also |
| available even in the most 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 process, | | | | and used laptops? |
| which differ according to the manufacturer. A thorough | | | | Refurbished laptops are renovated faulty laptops |
| evaluation of the technical proficiency is done after the | | | | whereas used laptops are the resale laptops. |
| clean up. Damages such as scratches are also | | | | Refurbished laptops are usually rebuilt by the |
| repaired. The renovated system is tested vigorously to | | | | manufacturer. They upgrade the facilities of the laptop |
| avoid future errors. | | | | to the present market conditions. Used laptops are |
| What about the warranty of a refurbished laptop? | | | | often just polished by the reseller before resale. They |
| Most companies offer a minimum warranty of six | | | | 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 with |
| from some retailers. | | | | refurbished laptops? |
| What are the selection criteria for a refurbished | | | | The price of the refurbished laptops will be reasonable |
| laptop? | | | | because of the increased competition. Apart from the |
| Refurbished laptops must be selected according to the | | | | attractive pricing, most of them offer discounts and |
| purpose of the laptop. The reputation of the | | | | promotional offers. Discounts of 5% are available for |
| manufacturer is a major factor. The cost and | | | | students, senior citizens and military people. Bulk |
| warranty also has to be evaluated while selecting. | | | | purchases enjoy special discounts. |
| Which are the leading companies in the refurbished | | | | |