Why buy 'new' computer
equipment when you can get the same refurbished computer
at up to 80% savings and there is no difference in the quality
or warranty? Statistics show that people who have already
bought a factory refurbished computer will never buy 'new'
computer again! Manufacturers are so sure about there refurbished
computer equipment that they offer the original warranties.
Exactly what is considered
factory refurbished computer equipment?
A lot of things can be
labeled factory refurbished. So frivolous are some that
it's silly enough to make you laugh! Consumer laws prevent
manufacturers from selling anything considered factory refurbished
as new, so the second consumer gets the best deal and its
just like a new computer!
For
example, most major retail stores offer a 30 day money back
guarantee on their computer equipment and some consumers
take advantage of this. So when the new computer is returned,
the manufacturer inspects the product and repackages it
like new. But it can't be sold as new now so you get a great
price with the original warranty, now its considerd a refurbished
computer. Other reasons may be the box was damaged in shipment
and so it was returned, a slight defect, the defective part
is replaced by the manufacturer, tested and then repackaged
just like new. Maybe a minor cosmetic blemish on the casing
that was corrected. Demonstration units are also considerd
factory refurbished computers. They are also inspected,
tested and repackaged. The box was simply opened or brand
new items that have been overstocked are also labeled factory
refurbished.
Its hard to tell the history
of each and every refurbished computer item but what ever
the reason for the refurbished label you can be sure that
the computer equipment has been inspected and serviced by
the manufacturer then tested and repackaged to meet original
product specifications, just like a new computer. And like
I said before, all computer equipment merchandise is warranted
by the original manufacturer unless otherwise specified.
Why buy a refurbished computer?
Well, to save MONEY! Why not get the best value while getting
the exact same computer equipment? Also, you get the original
manufacturers warranty and get a much, much lower price
on your new computer.
Now with refurbished computer
equipment you can afford that item which has been just out
of your reach because it cost too much. And you will get
the same performance! Actually refurbished items have a
much lower defect rate than new ones. Only one in ten units
that come back for repair is usually a factory refurb! That
is because they are closely tested before they are sold.
The only difference you may notice is a little label on
the outside of the box or simply a brown box. So think hard
before your purchase, are you shopping smart?
