what is generally better as far as condition, used or refurbished??
1469098
I am extremely pleased with my refurbished Fast HP DC7700. When it was refurbished, it was in mint/like new condition.
1360235
The one I received was new and didn't seem refurbished or repackaged in any way. We have been happy with ours so far.
1233077
yes. no scratches or anything on mine. personally, i have owned both new and refurb'd electronics and prefer the refurbs. any little quirks the specific models have are fixed. so in my opinion, its better than new. i have had this since the beginning of the summer and it works great. it is everything i wanted at a low price. also have had amazing luck with gateway products. have owned several brands, but used harshly and often, they dont overheat or freeze up. great product.
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If you click the link immediately under the details that says "X new from..." or "X used from..." you can see a list of those sellers offering the product and in what condition. There is usually even a small description of what you'll be getting if it's a used product. The currently offered used one does have a pretty detailed description. Refurb (used) items will usually include everything unless otherwise stated, but it's a good idea to check the seller info to get an idea what is included in the box you will receive. Sometimes, annoyingly, the only time you can contact a seller is after you've ordered. If you click the link immediately under the details that says "X new from..." or "X used from..." you can see a list of those sellers offering the product and in what condition. There is usually even a small description of what you'll be getting if it's a used product. The currently offered used one does have a pretty detailed description. Refurb (used) items will usually include everything unless otherwise stated, but it's a good idea to check the seller info to get an idea what is included in the box you will receive. Sometimes, annoyingly, the only time you can... » Read More If you click the link immediately under the details that says "X new from..." or "X used from..." you can see a list of those sellers offering the product and in what condition. There is usually even a small description of what you'll be getting if it's a used product. The currently offered used one does have a pretty detailed description. Refurb (used) items will usually include everything unless otherwise stated, but it's a good idea to check the seller info to get an idea what is included in the box you will receive. Sometimes, annoyingly, the only time you can contact a seller is after you've ordered. « Show Less
324373
I bought used. It worked ok for almost two months. I would only buy authentic and new.
1763379
I have had very good luck with refurbished PCs. They are checked out and cleaned and have a fresh copy of Windows. With used, you never know quite what you are getting.I've been amazed at the quality of the refurbished equipment I've been able to find on Amazon at ridiculously low prices Make sure you thorougly research which model you buy, though.
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If it is a factory-authorized refurbished machine, it probably works even better than it did when it was brand-new. I would recommend it highly to you. However, if it's simply a used model, you might ask to try it out before buying it. You won't want to purchase someone else's problem.
800660
Refurbished is good, this unit looks like brand new not dents or scratches, its have warranty one year labor and parts.
1757417
Good question! I just bought a refurbished one off ebay for $125. Amazon is a horrible place to find deals on electronics, such as smart phones. I strongly recommend using ebay, just make sure you buy from reputable sellers.
1454987
Used is just that, someone is selling one they have previously used. A refurbished one has been tweaked by the factory or a certified dealer. Buy the refurbished.
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.
1666573
I buy all my photo equipment and power tools "Refurbished" whenever it is available. The reason is that the refurbished item is inspected and tested in every way before it is offered back to the public. I have never received a refurbished item that had any issues mechanically or cosmetic. On the other hand, I have frequently had to return "New" items for not working as they should. For me, Refurbished is BETTER than new.
458299
It came brand new to me. I've been using it for a while now. I didn't notice it to be refurbished.
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.
129903
Yes. The only difference between a refurbished and a non-refurbished is that the former had a problem which was fixed. Everything else is the same.
142125
Glad to hear about your great experience, prat. "Used-Like-New" is definitely the way to go!
300053
It is supposed to be brans-new, but if you read all the reviews some buyers, especially those who purchased from resellers, received laptops that were packaged as new but which turned out to be refurbished (this also happened with some purchased direct from Amazon -- Amazon made good when it was discovered -- problem is, it often wasn't discovered until the unit went sour and someone had to open it up.