Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I have purchased two desktop computer systems refurbished by the manufacturer and by a local authorized dealer. Both gave a short warranty, but I purchased an extension just in case. The HP system lasted more than 7 years. One call to replace the HD under warranty after 3 years. Great computer. Hp has a refurbished computer site. Buy only if certified by HP.
The other was a Dell. Reliable for several years .. until I donated it sans hard drive. The Hp was more upgradable. Again, buy certified by the manufacturer or a reliable certified dealer. Apple also has a refurb site. You just have to buy a system that can run the latest operating system. For laptops, the battery will have a shorter life, but the computer itself is likely great if certified. Again , with systems being soldered and hard to upgrade, get enough power for the next os upgrade. |
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Mac of all trades
but a Mac from Mac of all Trades I brought 5 of them from this retailer and they re authorized Apple resale ,never had a problem, good prices.
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As others have mentioned, I would NEVER buy a refurbished computer. Most will come with hard drive that you should immediately remove. Since malware can be added onto components, I wouldn't trust most of the hardware. Just spend a little bit more and buy new....
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Your only issue is the processor and age, they will tell you if it's able to run Win11 or not. Considering Win11 isn't 'settled down' as of yet, you have a couple years to wait if you so choose. So due to these processes is why you deal directly with the manufacturers, not amazon or best buy. These are not like the "open box" which personally I stay far away from. I used to buy refurbs for the kids, never had a single problem, and they lasted as long as the new ones did. Do you homework.
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The poster (Post No. 15) implied that you can buy a refurbished computer and then replace storage components, and reinstall the Windows software yourself. I don't believe that is possible when you don't even have the Windows product code. He also said that the computer would pick up the license number automatically. I don't think that will happen.
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The spare computer in our house has always been a refurb.
Our present one is a Dell, and it has worked well for donkeys years, and everyone keeps telling me how bad Dell are and shouldn't go near them. Actually, it is a bit slow nowadays, and uses a lot more coal to get the steam pressure up, but apart from that, it's fine. |
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I always buy my computers from Dell’s outlet. They sell scratch and dent and refurbished. They include a full warranty.
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I think that a refurbished computer, cell phone, etc.and is Factory Refurnished and not by the user. I have owned 2 Dell refurbished laptops and they were every bit like new with a warranty. Dell, Acer, Lenovo, etc. are all good to get if the refurbishment was done by the factory.
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