what is the difference between used and refurbished?
1563223
I am assuming that a 'used' item was just simply used and resold - whereas 'refurbished items were used but have been serviced (parts changed....i.e is new/better parts put in.....) and that the item would also be tested to verify that it was functioning properly.
1563224
I believe a used item is secondhand sold as is, while a refurbished item may have been used or returned unused, but restored and/or repaired to new condition, and may or may not come with a warranty
1563225
Refurbished is repaired/rebuilt. I bought a used dell desktop at first I was scared when I got it and realized it had a place for the 3.5 floppy desk!!! Lol but it runs faster and does everything better than my mom as or sons top of the line brand new desktops..
1563226
I am not 100 % sure, but I think the hard drive gets cleaned up and they may even put a new hard drive in. I would write to the person who is selling a refurbished computer and ask him. He will be more accurate than me.
1563227
Used (as in the case of PC's) means that someone prior to you has operated the device and it remains in the state in which it was in when the prior owner/user shut it off. Refurbished generally means that a reputable technician (either individual or working for a business) has evaluated the device and made necessary repairs and/or changes which bring it back to a like new condition of operation. Some refurbished devices will have updated operating systems and software in addition to updated hardware (boards/chips/etc), while others will include a new case in addition to the hardware/software changes made. Used (as in the case of PC's) means that someone prior to you has operated the device and it remains in the state in which it was in when the prior owner/user shut it off. Refurbished generally means that a reputable technician (either individual or working for a business) has evaluated the device and made necessary repairs and/or changes which bring it back to a like new condition of operation. Some refurbished devices will have updated operating systems and software in addition to updated hardware (boards/chips/etc), while others will include a new case in addition to the... » Read More Used (as in the case of PC's) means that someone prior to you has operated the device and it remains in the state in which it was in when the prior owner/user shut it off. Refurbished generally means that a reputable technician (either individual or working for a business) has evaluated the device and made necessary repairs and/or changes which bring it back to a like new condition of operation. Some refurbished devices will have updated operating systems and software in addition to updated hardware (boards/chips/etc), while others will include a new case in addition to the hardware/software changes made. « Show Less
1183151
I believe you only get 90 days with the refurbished - it is the risk you take to get a better price but I have had no issues. Accessories are the same as new.
540801
Hello, You can expect to receive brand new items when your order is shipped and sold by Amazon.com. However, there are used items available for purchase on our website as well. Some items in our Kitchen, Sports, and Electronics stores are "reconditioned" or "refurbished" and will be listed as such in the product title. We also have individual sellers in our Marketplace who offer new, used, collectible, or refurbished items. To find Marketplace items, look on the right-hand side of an item's detail page under "More Buying Choices." The return policy will depend on who you are buying from. Here's a link to our help pages for more information:
1113029
Mine is refurbished, but you wouldn't know to look at it and it behaves wonderfully! Huge bargain!
1501250
Do not buy refurbished on systems like this. They are work horses out the gate and once the work horse breaks its leg they are put down and then its time for a new one not a refurbished. Refurbished is a work horse who leg has been mended but will never be the same.
2004528
The unit i purchased was refurbished but works as new. There is/was no warranty included with mine but it is rare, if proper care is taken, a person ever needs to call upon issues.
1827333
Based on the $183 price, I would say refurbished. In my experience, if you have questions after purchase, the company that provides the 90 day warranty wont respond and neither will the redistribution company. It's kind of a coin toss.
1239224
I don't know about refurbished. A new one comes with the cable for hooking it up to a computer.
1076056
Unless it says it's refurbished, then it is new. We ordered one last year and received a new one.
458299
It came brand new to me. I've been using it for a while now. I didn't notice it to be refurbished.
663213
refurburished is the same as new. I covered my grandsons tablet with them and it was refurbished.
1159875
Typically, after a manufacturer refurbishes them, they repackage them as if they are new, except there will be an extra label on the box saying "refurbished", and they come with the full warranty as a new one has.
2134747
I think If the refurbished has Warenty, it is a safer. But if not, you take the same risks. Hopefuly owner of used one is honest about the condition of the item.
609145
Other than the packaging I was not able to tell the difference between refurbished and new. The unit was clean and functional, and looked like it hadn't ever been used.
1505333
I have ordered 2 refurbs and they both say REFURB on them. Hope that helps.
142883
I can only answer on the basis of my choice to purchase a refurbished model over a used one. A refurbished computer is supposed to have problems removed and components replaced if needed. The unit received should be in good working order w/out errors / error messages.
178022
The one I got my wife was new. If it's refurbished item I think the description should say that. For what it's worth the camera we got is great.