Perhaps, but not necessarily.

Refurbished laptops can be even better than buying a brand new computer. Affordability certainly points the way down this path.

There are those who believe a refurbished unit must be the same as cheap laptops but that is not necessarily so.

Consider refurbished cars for example. When I asked a friend about his own desires in refurbished cars here is what he had to say.

His response?

  1. 1962 – 1967 Chevy Corvette, Coupe or Convertible
  2. 1966 – 1972 Chevy Chevelle, SS396 or SS427, two-door
  3. 1967 Chevy Impala, two-door hardtop, or convertible

But, when trying to lead the pack using refurbished options may not be the right answer. A refurbished laptop is more than enough for those living paycheck to paycheck.

This brings us back to our original question of refurbished models compared to new.

Generally speaking, yes for a number of reasons.

• Guarantee
• Affordability
• Value
• Excellence

It is not the unit that needs to be in question but rather where that equipment was refurbished at.

*** Guarantee ***

Companies that provide refurbished computers would benefit greatly from providing a guarantee with their equipment. Several do.

Why?

Because a guarantee, even a 90 day guarantee, lets the buyer know that the company is willing to stand behind the product that they bringing to the market. Therefore, if support becomes necessary with the purchase the customer can know they are covered. Finding yourself without a warranty or guarantee is reason enough to not consider a refurbished device. If problems arise your options are limited to buying new devices.

*** Affordability ***

We looked at this above. This may very well be the most import piece of the refurbished laptop purchase puzzle.

Generally speaking, a refurbished device will cost much less than its newer counterpart . If affordable economics is what you are looking for then a guaranteed refurbished unit like I spoke about above is certainly worth considering. Even better if they offer an extended warranty of some sort, generally speaking I avoid such options but not with refurbished computers.

*** Value ***

Refurbished laptop computers can come with many more options for far less cost compared to that of a more expensive new laptop.

Each person will need to decide what is most important for themselves. It is quite possible for you to just secure the basic necessities at a much lower cost than new, or if your pocket book will handle it you can get more value for less.

The bottom line here is that you have options that are opened up and made available which are not necessarily present in a brand new device because of the issues of expense.

*** Excellence ***

A refurbished laptop and the word excellence, how can that be?

Again it depends on the person or company providing the unit. However, it would be my own belief that those who want to receive referrals and future business for their efforts are going to do whatever they can to get people talking about their work. To that end, if they were to bring to market second hand equipment they would only be hurting themselves.

High quality products come from companies that understand this approach

*** Summing It Up ***

I call this my GAVE approach because I GAVE myself a break while I GAVE myself the technology I needed within the refurbished laptops that I purchase. Why not be the one that GAVE you your own break?

To put it another way, I GAVE up on high priced expensive laptops in favor of affordable refurbished laptops while finding a great place to read about affordable laptops at BuyComputerAccessories.org. If you’re like me and want affordable technology that is not necessarily used computers then you owe it to yourself to check these people out for all your refurbished laptops.