How to Buy a Refurbished Laptop

If you're looking for a laptop computer, you may not want to spend a great deal of money on a new one. However, you still want a brand and model of computer with the capabilities you need from a notebook. To acquire a name brand affordable computer, buy a refurbished laptop.

Instructions

1. Discover the brands of refurbished laptops available. You can find used laptops everywhere, but refurbished laptops must get certified and inspected for resale. Brands available include Dell, HP and Compaq.

2. Find retailers of refurbished laptops. Since most chains, like Best Buy, sell only new laptops, you may want to look online for your refurbished laptop. Get great prices on name brands through Laptop Outlet and Tiger Direct.

3. Look at the different features of the refurbished laptop. When a laptop's refurbished, upgrades have likely been made to the model. You'll likely find better screen resolution, graphics and Wi-Fi capabilities on a refurbished model from the manufacturer.

4. Inquire about the warranty. Before you buy a refurbished laptop, you should check the warranty information. Instead of a 1-year warranty for a new notebook, most companies offer a 3-month warranty on refurbished models.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to compare the price of the refurbished laptop to that of a new computer of similar quality. If you're not saving much money, you may want to go with a new laptop.

• You should check the return policy on a refurbished laptop as well. At a minimum, you should have 7 to 14 days to return the notebook to the company.

Resources

• Save on refurbished laptops on Tiger Direct.
• Get low prices on refurbished models on Laptop Outlet.