tiger1014 LSU Fan Member since Jan 2011 9031 posts
re: Can anybody talk me out of buying a refurbed laptop (Posted on 2/14/13 at 9:31 pm to GregMaddux)
You can get a brand new computer for so cheap nowadays that there is no sense buying a referbed one....especially if all you want to do is "browse the internet"
keakdasneak LSU Fan Korea Member since Dec 2006 6664 posts
re: Can anybody talk me out of buying a refurbed laptop (Posted on 2/15/13 at 12:37 am to Korkstand)
quote: Do you want to be talked out of it? Sounds like a wise decision to me. Refurbs are almost guaranteed to be tested better than new ones.
This. There was a good thread about this on Reddit a few weeks ago. Many units are not tested before shipment so there will be lemons. For a company to make any money on a refurbished unit they have to test it. Refurbished is the way to go.
re: Can anybody talk me out of buying a refurbed laptop (Posted on 2/15/13 at 1:09 am to ByteMe)
I guess I'm not going to get an answer about these awesome refurb deals and all the money saved. I know the answer, just wanted to see how deep the shite got.
Layabout UNO Fan Baton Rouge Member since Jul 2011 4472 posts
re: Can anybody talk me out of buying a refurbed laptop (Posted on 2/15/13 at 6:06 am to ByteMe)
quote: what is the price difference versus new?
I bought a ViewSonic 21-inch monitor from NewEgg for $89 with free shipping. I figure I saved $70 or more over a comparable new monitor. This is a heavy-duty monitor with a height adjustment, 360-degree rotation, a weighted base, and built-in speakers. You can hardly find one like it any more.
Helo LSU Fan Orlando Member since Nov 2004 3142 posts
re: Can anybody talk me out of buying a refurbed laptop (Posted on 2/15/13 at 6:18 am to GregMaddux)
My business partner has had a Thinkpad (IBM badged) for around 8 years. He finally decided to get something else. He bought a refurbed Lenova about 6 weeks ago, added a SSD once he received and couldn't be happier.
Now it has only been a short time but so far it is performing flawlessly.
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