5 Reasons to Buy a Used HP Laptop

Getting a new laptop can be a lot of fun. You'll get to experience all the new power they're capable of and bask in the glow of a shiny display. Sadly, that new computer becomes a lot less fun when you look at the price tag. Don't despair! These days you can do just fine looking for a used HP laptop for sale. Here's why.

1. You Don't Actually Need All That Power

The difference in power between a new computer and one that's one or two years old isn't that much. Unless you require the very latest in graphics — or you're editing videos — the best HP laptops for sale that are a few years old can handle all of the web browsing, word processing, and number crunching you'll probably ever need.

2. They Are Far Less Expensive Than New Laptops

Buying used isn't just a matter of saving a few bucks. By purchasing a used HD laptop you could be looking at savings into the hundreds. In most cases the software coming with the laptops are perfectly compatible with your current needs, especially since the security updates will download automatically.

3. You're Helping the Environment

Newly produced electronic devices put a tremendous strain on the environment. A lot of plastic goes into their production, and rare earth materials make up many of the components. When you buy a used device, you're cutting back on the footprint required to make a new device and keeping your old device from going into a landfill.

4. It's Liberating

Computer companies want you to think that you're missing out when you don't have the latest technology. The fact is, you're not. You shouldn't have to worry that your life is somehow emptier because you don't have the shiniest computer on the market. When you resist the temptation to live by someone else's standards, you'll feel better about the choice you've made.

5. Use Your Money More Wisely

Since — for most things — the extra money spent on a new laptop won't provide you with any additional functionality, you can spend that money on practically anything else and get more value out of it. Spend that money on software to improve your computer, or put it towards a vacation. There are no bad choices when it comes to not wasting your money.