5 Reasons to Buy a Used Laptop

HP laptops are pretty amazing when you think about it. With all the power of most regular computers — and vastly more power than the desktop computers of recent history — HP laptops have become the computer of choice for much of America. You can take them anywhere, and if most of your work is on the internet anyway, there's no loss in quality compared to desktops. The problem, however, is often in the price. New desktops can cause severe sticker shock. Fortunately, however, purchasing a used laptop is an excellent alternative. Here are a few reasons to consider looking for used HP laptops for sale.

1. Price

As covered above, if you haven't purchased a new laptop in a while, you might find the price of them discouraging. As with cars, however, the difference between a new and old laptop isn't as great as you think. The price, however, can be rather large, which is why you should consider a used or refurbished laptop, to begin with.

2. No Unwanted Extras

New computers — laptop and desktop — always come with the latest apps and extras to entice new buyers. They make deals with companies to put all these extras on their product whether you're interested or not. For the most part, however, you won't get a lot out of these, and by forgoing them on slightly older computers, you'll be saving money in the process.

3. Compatibility Is Not an Issue

Many consumers worry that a refurbished laptop will automatically be some kind of dinosaur that won't keep up with the modern world. The truth is, however, that software companies are upgrading all the time, and a computer that is only a few years old can have it's software easily updated online. That's why you keep getting those "update" alerts on your computer.

4. Used is Not "Old"

When you purchased a used HP laptop, you're buying a sophisticated piece of equipment that's been modernized. Computers themselves haven't changed much over the last several years, so there's very little difference between a new computer and an older computer with a new hard drive.

5. Better for the Environment

Where do you think old laptops go? If they're not being purchased by people like you, then straight to a landfill. Thankfully, the used laptop industry is thriving, and the Earth is better off for it.

If you're ready for a new computer, go online and check out used HP laptops for sale. You might be surprised at what you find.