How to Compare Refurbished Toshiba Notebooks
Buying a refurbished notebook computer is a smart way to purchase a new computer at a discounted price. "Refurbished" means that the product was returned and reset to its original condition.
Other People Are Reading
-
Warranty
-
The warranty the Toshiba Direct website offers on refurbished items is for 90 days, compared to one year for new items. Look into prices of extended warranties from retailers as this is useful if the computer needs repairs in the future.
Return Policy
-
Find out which retailers will allow you to return a refurbished notebook. Sales of refurbished products from Toshiba Direct are final and not eligible for return. Overstock.com offers full refunds on unopened items and defective products for 30 days.
-
Price
-
Compare not only prices between retailers, but prices between new and refurbished notebooks. If the price of the new product is similar to that of a refurbished one, it may be better to go with the new product.
Software
-
Refurbished Toshiba notebooks may not be sold with the most up-to-date software. For most people, this will not make much of a difference, but look into the computer's operating system and make sure it will suit your needs.
-
References
Resources
- Photo Credit laptop image by Jorge Figueiredo from Fotolia.com
