| When you are deciding whether or not it will be better | | | | back up. Ask every question that you can think of. |
| to invest in a brand new desktop computer or to try | | | | Why are you selling it? How old is it? When was the |
| and find a deal on a used one, there are several | | | | last time it had or needed a repair? Questions like this |
| issues that you might want to take into consideration. Is | | | | can get the seller nervous if the computer is a dud. |
| that dream desktop computer completely out of your | | | | One cool thing about buying a used desktop is that the |
| price range? What is the price of a used version of | | | | computer usually will come with all of the peripherals |
| that same model? If you think that you could save | | | | that were bought for it. So you're only getting a |
| some money, then by all means take advantage of | | | | computer, you're getting a full system. |
| that offer. But always be cautious. The reason that so | | | | If you want to go the safer route, but still want that |
| many people buy a brand new computer is because | | | | great deal, check out some sites online that offer |
| of the security that comes with it. Every time a new | | | | refurbished computers. These sites will usually build you |
| computer is sold, it comes with a warranty and the | | | | a computer to your own specifications and you'll save |
| peace of mind that it was tested in a lab before sent | | | | a ton of money in the process. The best thing about |
| to the retailer. So, what do you do if you've found a | | | | these websites is that they usually offer you a |
| great deal on a used version of the same model? | | | | guarantee or even a limited warranty on the computer. |
| Used computers are something that people are | | | | Buying a used computer can definitely save you some |
| always weary about. If you decide to take the risk and | | | | money, but if you get the wrong one you could end up |
| buy a used computer, make sure that you test | | | | with another headache. Trust yours instincts and never |
| everything out beforehand. Go the person's house and | | | | buy a computer without testing it out first. |
| get online, power the machine down and then power it | | | | |