| Being in the market for a new laptop, I'm sure you | | | | you are buying is actually a refurbished notebook |
| have noticed the wide range of prices for new laptop | | | | computer and not just used. There is a huge |
| computers. They can be cheap- around $300 and | | | | difference between these two terms. |
| really expensive, upwards of $5000. If you want to do | | | | Generally, a used laptop will be bought from a private |
| more than just surf the net, then you will probably want | | | | seller, a friend, etc. A refurbished laptop will be sold |
| a mid range one. However, what if you cannot afford | | | | from a computer store, big box store, or online retailer. |
| that? | | | | These stores generally have technicians on staff who |
| One great way to go buy cheap laptops is to find a | | | | can answer your questions regarding the laptop's |
| refurbished notebook computer. Some people are | | | | condition and features. |
| uncomfortable with this because essentially this means | | | | This is a great addition. Usually, you will be able to go |
| that it was owned before. However, the term | | | | to the store or email the technicians if you have a |
| 'refurbished' generally means that the hard drive has | | | | problem, you may also get a guarantee or a warranty |
| been erased and rebuilt and other modifications | | | | on your refurbished notebook computer. This is not |
| upgrades may have been done as well. | | | | available on a used laptop. In those cases, you will get |
| Prior to buying a refurbished notebook computer, you | | | | what you get. If you have any issues, you will need to |
| should figure out what features you will need from | | | | figure them out, or pay extra to have a technician deal |
| your laptop. Think carefully about how you will use | | | | with it. This can become a costly venture-even more |
| your new laptop. If you will be watching movies on it, | | | | expensive then purchasing a new laptop outright. |
| you may need a DVD drive, if you will be playing video | | | | As you can see, a great way to buy a new computer |
| games, you may need a better graphics card, and so | | | | (for you) and not spend a ton of cash is to purchase |
| on. | | | | refurbished. Do your research and you should be fine. |
| Make sure that the discount notebook computer that | | | | Good luck and have fun! |