Are Refurbished Laptops The Best Purchase?
Perhaps, but not necessarily.
Refurbished laptops can be even better than buying a brand new computer. That
is certainly the case as it relates to affordability.
There are those who believe a refurbished unit must be the same as cheap
laptops but that is not necessarily so.
Refurbished cars are a great example of this reality. I e-mailed a friend of
mine wondering what kind of refurbished car he would like.
His response?
- 1966 - 1972 Chevy Chevelle, SS396 or SS427, two-door
- 1967 Chevy Impala, two-door hardtop, or convertible
- 1963 A C Cobra, Hi-Potential Engine
But, when
trying to lead the pack using refurbished options may not be the right answer. When
income is the focus a refurbished laptop gives you all you need.
Now we return to our comparison question between refurbished and new computers
or laptops.
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. In this way, if something goes wrong the customer can rest assured in
the knowledge that they will be taken care of. Even if it is in prime condition
and will last ?forever? I personally would be wary of refurbished computers
where any type of guarantee is exempt. If problems arise your options are
limited to buying new devices.
*** Affordability ***
We looked at this above. I'd say that if a refurbished laptop purchase is being
considered, this one element can be the determining factor.
In most cases, refurbished units simply cost less than brand new devices. When
your budget is the concern their are definite advantages to considering a
refurbished purchase if it comes with a guarantee like I talked about above.
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.
This again depends on you and your individual circumstances. 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 ***
Refurbished laptop and excellence in the same sentence, really?
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. You
work hard and deserve a break too. Its time you GAVE yourself that, right?
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