Gone are the days when all we needed was a desktop computer and a simple cell. Now, it's essential to have multiple devices like mobile phones, desktops for home, and laptops for on-the-go use that we can bring on all of our adventures.
The need for these gadgets can add a lot of financial pressure and is not always affordable to splurge on these essentials. Sudden damage to our phones and computers is not always expected and will set you back financially, even before you had a chance to save data.
Refurbished laptops are a lower priced option for those who can't risk breaking the bank. Buying a laptop that is refurbished doesn't necessarily mean compromising on quality.
However, there's no guarantee that your renovated device won't have flaws.
Is buying a refurbished laptop worth it? We'll help you decide.
Refurbished laptops tend to come from consumers who are returning previously purchased laptops within the return policy that they do not want anymore. They may be old or have a defect. They may also come from businesses that are trading in old laptops, or perhaps from companies that no longer have use for the make and model of the laptop.
Computer technicians repair the hardware and replace bad parts so the laptop can be sold as like new.
It's also possible that the laptop was returned because it was sold with damaged parts. Some of the biggest tech goods suppliers have a higher-than-expected fail rate for their laptops.
So, when they get sent back, they may be sent to other retailers, or refurbished by their own team and resold.
The retailer will then thoroughly check and repair the laptops handed in, in order to sell again.
Refurbished laptops are slightly different to those branded as used, or second hand.
As we've mentioned, some of these laptops never really actually get used. Even if they do, when they are passed on to the retailer, the company will do an extensive check on the laptop to see what's wrong (if anything) and then fix it up.
You can pick up some older generation, but powerful 17-inch laptops that still do run nowadays games.
A refurbished laptop will go through quality checks. Second-hand/used laptops may be given a little charge up or double check to ensure it still works, but they probably won't receive much more than that.
Refurbished laptops tend to come from consumers who are returning previously purchased laptops within the return policy that they do not want anymore.
They may be old or have a defect.
They may also come from businesses that are trading in old laptops, or perhaps from companies that no longer have use for the make and model of the laptop.
Computer technicians repair the hardware and replace bad parts so the laptop can be sold as like new.
It's also possible that the laptop was returned because it was sold with damaged parts. Some of the biggest tech goods suppliers have a higher-than-expected fail rate for their laptops.
So, when they get sent back, they may be sent to other retailers, or refurbished by their own team and resold.
The retailer will then thoroughly check and repair the laptops handed in, in order to sell again.
Refurbished laptops are slightly different to those branded as used, or second hand.
As we've mentioned, some of these laptops never really actually get used. Even if they do, when they are passed on to the retailer, the company will do an extensive check on the laptop to see what's wrong (if anything) and then fix it up.
A refurbished laptop will go through quality checks. Second-hand/used laptops may be given a little charge up or double check to ensure it still works, but they probably won't receive much more than that.
Pros:
Cons:
This ultimately comes down to your own preference.
However, refurbished laptops get a yes from Simply Laptop.
Lots of established retailers are getting involved in selling refurbished laptops. This means you can get some modern, trustworthy and certified models at hundreds less than you would brand new.
I'm a tech geek from Hungary. Latest laptops? I got em. I love testing and breaking things, although most of the time I fail putting them together, but that's another story...
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