| Used desktop computers don't always mean | | | | manufacturers such as Dell, Compaq, Sony and the |
| second-hand computers on the verge of falling apart. | | | | like. All you have to do is seek and you will find. |
| Many can be recertified and refurbished computers. | | | | You can also buy OEM versions of the Windows |
| A recertified and refurbished desktop computer | | | | operating system and install it yourself. These OEM |
| means that these computers have been fully | | | | versions are cheap, but you need to know how to |
| re-checked and any technical faults or misgivings are | | | | install it yourself. |
| corrected. The computers are then sold with a | | | | Sometimes you may not find the used computer you |
| warranty to ensure that they are working perfectly. | | | | are looking for. Fret not, you can always buy that |
| These refurbished computers are the safest way to | | | | extra CD drive you wanted and put it in yourself, or |
| get a used computer. | | | | ask a technically inclined friend to put it in for you. |
| There are many online stores that sell refurbished, | | | | Now you know that if you just need a computer setup |
| well-maintained and completely new desktop | | | | at home just to listen to a few MP3 tracks, watch a |
| computers at very low prices. For as little as $200 to | | | | couple of movies, check your email and work on your |
| $400 one can get a decent desktop computer. There | | | | presentations for work, you don't need to spend a |
| are many websites that provide recertified and | | | | fortune on a computer - just get a "used" desktop |
| refurbished desktop computers made by quality | | | | computer. |