Why is this so cheap? is it used or refurbished?
1970219
It is $39.99 today at Target (11/12/2013), plus $8.01 shipping; so the current Amazon price is only off by a little. The Target website really turned me off, so I am happy to purchase here on Amazon
1076056
Unless it says it's refurbished, then it is new. We ordered one last year and received a new one.
1549764
I don't think these are actually refurbished at all, rather brand new factory surplus that they put in a brown box instead of a white retail box so they can't be sold as new retail units. Usually manufacturers call something like this an OEM/whitebox instead of refurbished.Mine looked 100% brand new, never used at all including power cord obviously still having the tight factory winding to it like it was never unfolded.Box includes router, pamphlet, ethernet cable, AC adapter, and their software on a 1GB USB flash drive, not a CD.
1763878
Because the seller is price gouging. My advice: don't buy it. No one pays MORE for old technology.
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.
1277836
Refurbished is sometimes better than new. For the price I took my chance and it paid off.
1840780
mine just arrived and in a plastic bag. what is that about? makes me a little suspicious as the the quality of the item. is it refurbished?
755529
The one I have is new not refurbished , so far working out well, good for a small place....also not sure on warranty, I presumed it was for a year but have not read the leaflet thoroughly as yet, will get back to you on that when I find out.
1636419
I bought mine refurbished. And paid less than half of the original cost. Works great!!
2077387
I don't know. It's not working. It didn't work for very long after I got it. It was refurbished; but thought it would last a little while.
324373
I bought used. It worked ok for almost two months. I would only buy authentic and new.
1454985
Mine was used and then refurbished with Windows 7, hard drive clean and ready to go. I am thrilled with it, knew there had to be thousands of desk tops out there that people were getting rid of that are perfectly good to use for a basic home office computer. I would say buy one that has been refurbished by a reputable "geek"!! Susan
2131424
The normal warranty is voided. I suspect that's the whole reason to sell this as a refurbished because nothing has been refurbished except the Warranty Card. That said, it's in perfect shape.
1155868
Mine was not new, it is refurbished. But this was included in the item description. It did come in original box packed professionally and securely. It works great and its hard to believe its not brand new.
1186608
L.F. -- Thank you for your reply. I was just a bit hesitant whether it was refurbished, etc -- I've decided to put it in.
2132547
The same thing as refurbished. Probably a broken return that had parts replaced.
1795822
Why didn't you take it back to the store and get a refund? Refurbished units just seem dirty to me.Yeah, if something does do what that something is built for right out of the box, it's more than likely broken.