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Terryallan
Explorer II
Nov 11, 2016

Computer is old

so many of you can tell I know little of computers. It's just a fact. SO. I need a new? one, or can I get a refurbished one? According to what I have been told. Refurbished ones are those that failed at the end of the assemble line, and are sent back thru.

they come with a keyboard, and mouse, but no monitor, and they have the same warranty as a non refurbished one. But the kicker is. they are less than 1/3 the price. They start at like $50.00 and go up.

Here is my thing. I mostly just use it to surf, and search the net, Do this forum, some others, news, and product research. Do y'all think a refurbished PC would fit me? I really don't think I need the newest, and shiniest.

Also they have windows 7, and some with windows 10? Haven't heard much good about 10. They have from 2G to 4G, and 160 mem to 300+.
I'm thinkin it might be my best bet. What do you computer whizzes think?
  • Recently bought a $106 refurbished HP desktop with Win 7 on Walmart.com. Keyboard and mouse included. So far, so good.
  • Johno02 wrote:
    I have had good luck with refurbuished stuff. As long as its a fairly new model, and has a good warranty. Might consider an extended warranty. Saves a lot of money.


    Same warranty as a new one
  • I have had the opposite experience, I bought a refurbished laptop because I needed a "Windows" computer for some things around the house. It didn't last much longer than the warranty.
  • I have had good luck with refurbuished stuff. As long as its a fairly new model, and has a good warranty. Might consider an extended warranty. Saves a lot of money.

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