Technology changes so rapidly every day. New technology is always
expensive and not affordable for a common person. Every month
manufacturers introduce new laptop models in the market. It does not
mean that all older models are useless. They are good computers at that
time and still serve all your needs. In fact whenever a new model is
released it must undergo lot of bug fixes and modifications before the
model is stable.
What is a used or refurbished laptop? A new
laptop after put into use for several days, months, years becomes used
laptop. Installing new components like new memory, new hard disk,
sanitizing laptop data and unit and reloading operating system back to
original factory settings, this process is called refurbishing, which
becomes a refurbished laptop.
A refurbished laptop goes thru
rigorous testing by certified technicians and if needed, replaces
defective components with new components and put the laptops back to
use.
Now let us take a simple scenario, a most common individual
who can be a college student or house wife or using for a person running
home office. What these people do? They want to browse internet. So
just open an internet explorer or Firefox (safest browser recommended
virus free and spam ware free), do not open multiple windows. Make a
habit of opening one internet explorer window and browse internet and
check emails and close the windows after 30 to 45minutes of usage and
reopen them when needed. If you keep them open for long time your
browsing speed will not be faster. Once you are done close all the open
applications and put the computer into sleep mode. To do this task you
do not need a ultra fast computer. Just a basic computer will be enough.
Many models and choices available for Refurbished laptops
Remember
one thing, for 80% of everyday computing, fast and ultra modern
computers do not make your work done faster. It only helps to multitask
faster. At the most you may see a small amount of difference in speed
and features but not worth the money.
Even if you buy a 5
thousand dollar computer or 200 dollar computer you see the same email
and same MS word, same newspaper. But on a 5 thousand dollar computer
you can finish your job in 30 minutes and on 200 dollar computer you
finish your job in 35 minutes. Of course you have an added luxury but is
it worth? Not for everyone, only few people can afford them.
One
other advantage of used laptops is, they already have licensed software
installed on them. Like they may already have Ms office word, excel,
PowerPoint loaded, many additional software applications, fully
configured ready to use, anti-virus programs loaded. With a new laptop,
you need to pay extra 1 to 2 hundred dollars to install these additional
applications. For this cost you can get a refurbished dell or IBM or HP
laptop.
Let us talk about some advantages and disadvantages of refurbished laptops.
Advantages refurbished laptops:
• Great value for the money you spend. You get the job done
• Old is gold. Older models are better quality in material and workmanship. They were in the market for long time.
• Affordable and economical and Costs 1/5th of new laptop.
•
No need to spend additional 1 - 2 hundred dollars on additional
software. They already come preloaded with MS Office and antivirus and
DVD player software, Acrobat reader, firefox internet browser, tuned and
ready to use.
• You can get extended warranty on used laptops from the vendors.
• Get fast N-class wireless to browse internet faster
Disadvantages of refurbished / used laptops:
• Cosmetically not as beautiful as new laptops but still get the job done. little cosmetic blemishes.
• Multitasking takes 10% longer time than new laptops. By upgrading memory you can overcome this
•
Battery may need to be replaced with new battery; still you can use the
laptop with Ac adapter. Or replace battery for small extra cost.
• Appearance may not be that attractive as new laptops
• May have slow wireless connection, you can upgrade to a fast wifi wireless for additional $20.
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