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Buying a computer: new or refurbished?
Looking at an Acer all-in-one. New w/ 6GB RAM is $550, refurbished with 4 GB RAM is $390. Advice?
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02-08-2012, 05:03 AM
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The Unsettler
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I have no issue with most refurbed stuff. Warranty is the same as new when purchased from the manufacturer.
A lot of times a refurb is simply an open box/return that has been inspected and repackaged.
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02-08-2012, 05:09 AM
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+1, I buy "refurbished" all the time.
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02-08-2012, 05:13 AM
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Yep, I've purchased from the Dell outlet, same warranty on open box stuff but a much better price.
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02-08-2012, 05:15 AM
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once you use a new fast machine; the old one will feel glacially slow (I am using the old XP machine right now and it is annoying)
so get a fast refurb with the new "stuff" |
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02-08-2012, 11:13 AM
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Thanks guys. Refurb it is. The computer I'm using right now is, truly, glacially slow. So anything will feel faster
 I'm looking at this: Canada Computers | Desktop PCs | Acer Aspire AZ1620-EW30P (Refurbished) 20" All-In-One, Intel PENTIUM G620 2.6GHz, 4GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, GLAN, Speakers, Keyboard & Mouse, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit w/ 1-year Warranty and will likely downgrade Windows 7 to XP. Not only do I hate Windows 7, a lot of my software is likely not compatible.
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02-08-2012, 01:39 PM
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I have bought many refurb'd PC's and have never regretted it.
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02-08-2012, 04:06 PM
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02-08-2012, 07:50 PM
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As if you need it, another vote for refurb.
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02-09-2012, 07:34 AM
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You can get a good brand name brand new one at Staples if you watch for when the new ones come out.
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02-09-2012, 08:36 AM
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