Being disabled and on a fixed income, its taken me 6 months to save up enough money to purchase this computer, will it last for a while?
1077311
I can't answer your questions, sir. I am looking for that answer myself. The PC is still working as of today.
1077312
My experience tells me that this computer is very durable and has held up well during the three years I have had it. All I can say is that I have had my unit for three years and have not had a single problem. I love, love, love this computer and would buy another immediately if I had a problem with the one I have.
1077313
I'm a reliability engineer with over 10 years in industrial maintenance and a mechanical engineering degree. Dells and IBM's (now, Lenovo) are the only computers that I will spend my money on. When somebody gives me a computer, it's usually an hp (or other). When I buy one, it's a Dell. I think that sums it up.
1077314
It should last you for a while. The last Dell I had lasted me for about 10 years until it became functionally obsolete and I could not update it any further. This should last you a few years. If you can afford it, i suggest you upgrade to the maximum RAM. This will help the machine run more efficiently and faster. If you can't, this will work fine. Also know that Microsoft will be discontinuing support this year for WindowsXP so you might want to start off with the latest version of Windows.
364066
No it will last for a while. Or mine does I wouldn't buy something this expensive every month.
63201
Personally I wouldn't buy ANY Refurbished computer from online unless it was directly from Amazon.com.Personally the BEST luck I've had was with factory refurbished pc's from UBID.com . My desktop is 5 yrs old w/out problems, my laptop is 6 yrs old and I've upgraded it to windows 7 also w/out problems and my other laptop that I did for my daughter is 8 yrs old, just newly upgraded to windows 7 w/ zero problems. The desktop I purchased had NOTHING but problems and once they knew i was disabled I felt like i was totally taken advantage of! Hope this helps!
391109
I am not sure about a used or refurbished computer but if you a buy a new one it comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty with toll-free support from HP. I don't know any more details than that but I would imagine if something went wrong with the hardware you would have to send it in somewhere at your expense to have someone look at it/fix it/replace it. This process, I have heard, could take anywhere from 2 weeks to a few months, but that information comes from reviews I have read, not personal experience. You would probably have a 30-day return policy from whomever you bought it from as well, but you should verify that with the individual seller. I am not an expert, but I am advanced in knowledge of computers, so usually I am better off just fixing it myself, especially if it comes to easy things like RAM memory or anything that goes wrong with the software, so you would have to look into what kind of protection you get on that end. I would recommend installing an antivirus program immediately after purchase though and getting a flash drive or external hard drive to back up necessary files (documents, pictures, etc.) ! I hope this helps...
1249912
comes with a trial period. . After using the computer for bout a week, a message appeared on the screen that my computer needed repair. I called support but they could not help.I had to send the computer to their repair facility in Texas. This was two weeks ago. I have not heard anything yet. Good luck.
229336
There is no stopping... faster everything lets you get things done faster.... you'll be thanking yourself for getting a great computer, especially if you have to edit a lot of video. Time is valuable too and a 'slow' computer is just annoying especially rendering/compiling/outputting video. Buy the best you can afford. Plus, it sounds like a great gaming computer too if you are into that. I bought a $1500 system nearly 4 years ago... while not as powerful as yours obviously, it's still an i-7 with some upgraded geforce graphics card. A powerful computer will last a long time where a bargain computer likely will have to be upgraded regularly just to keep up with the software.
2205344
I am not a computer tech person, but I have bought computer after computer only to have them slow down after about a year and every 2 years I had to buy a new one. Apple computers no matter how old seem to last longer and be just as fast as when I purchased it, making it not only a great purchase but a great investment!
1707720
If you buy it new you get a year, there are a couple of vendors that claim a lifetime warranty, but the price probably covers it, and some only give you 30 days on the used ones. Again, I believe it comes down to the vendor, but Intel does give a year to three years depending on the model
1815439
I think it's a year or two. But you're going to need the extended warranty. That said, I beg you not to buy this machine.
1943999
No. I have had this computer for six months and it has been non functioning most of the time. The only thing worse than the computer is the rudeness of the Geeks who try to fix it. The hard drive has to be replaced and it's been in the Geek shop for two weeks. Terribly slow and sick computer.
1644521
If memory serves, 6 months, but you'd be better off checking with the seller, especially since the terms may have changed since I last purchased.
1993147
Yes at least six months, I don´t remember exactly, cause I live in Europe and bought the machine for my relatives in the US. In Europe it has to be at least one Year
226502
Yes,90 days, up to a year. I crash mine within 15 hours of use, my fault... They sent a new hard drive the next day...Good luck
784600
Truth be told, a Mac is more of a luxury compared to other PCs out there. I would not say it is a waste of money. If you do end up buying it you will not regret it. But since I am sure you are a broke college student (like me) it is going to put a dent in your wallet.
2122433
You have 1 year to purchase. However, I would not let it go longer than 10 months (so you don't forget until after the warranty expires!) However, I would not buy it right way. I had a MacBook that was trouble almost from the get-go, and Apple finally gave up on repairs and replaced the whole thing for free. Since it was under the original warranty, I would have been out the money I paid for the non-transferable extended Apple Care warranty. I was able to wait 10 months and then, when the replacement proved trouble free, spend the money to extend the warranty.
1745989
Yes, but as its refurbished its limited to 120 days..however, imho anything thats wrong will become apparent in that time. I am very happy with my refurbished MSI
601172
YES. Once you buy this you own it. I've had mine for 9 months. At the rate of $8 /momth it would have saved $64.00. My company was charging me $14.99 /month.