What Is a Refurbished GPS?
A refurbished GPS system is a unit that was returned to the manufacturer because of a defect or customer exchange at a retail store. The GPS system is repaired by the manufacturer and then offered for sale as a refurbished model.
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Identification
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Refurbished GPS units may not be sold as new. The packaging or pricing label must state the item is refurbished by the manufacturer.
Features
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Refurbished GPS systems offer all of the functionality of brand new models, but at a lower price. Refurbished units may have some physical damage that does not impact the function of the unit.
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Benefits
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Many refurbished items are returned because they were not wanted or exchanged for a different model by the consumer. There is no mechanical damage to these models, but if they are opened they must be sold as refurbished. In this sense, you may be able to save a significant amount of money on a like-new GPS system by purchasing refurbished.
Significance
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A refurbished GPS system may be covered by the factory warranty or a special refurbished warranty. In any case, you can purchase a refurbished model with peace of mind, knowing that it is covered.
Warning
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Be sure to check pricing on new GPS units before purchasing a refurbished model. The pricing of a refurbished model may be higher than a new GPS system if the new system's price was recently lowered. As CNET states, you may also have difficulty getting a free map update on a refurbished GPS system.
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