Thinking of getting a Refubish Computer.

[Steelmage]

Like to know what to look for, which websites or stores are good places to get a used system. The type of system I am thinking of getting is a Dell (as I have work with Dells in the past I have work as customer support for them in the past and I am working a Dell contract now). If you know of any, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

[Ducky]

Totally misread that as "rubbish."

On topic, however:

My wife has had refurbished dell laptops for the past 5 or 6 years. They all ran great with one notable exception, however I can't hold Dell accountable for my wife spilling red wine on her laptop.

Dell's website has the refurbished deals on it. Check this:

http://www.dell.com/content/segmenter.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dfo

(They call the refurbished store the "Dell Outlet" now.)

[Steelmage]

Totally misread that as "rubbish."

On topic, however:

My wife has had refurbished dell laptops for the past 5 or 6 years. They all ran great with one notable exception, however I can't hold Dell accountable for my wife spilling red wine on her laptop.

Dell's website has the refurbished deals on it. Check this:

http://www.dell.com/content/segmenter.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dfo

(They call the refurbished store the "Dell Outlet" now.)

Thanks for the information, I do know about this, but I was looking for something more cheaper let's say between $100 to $250.

[Ducky]

There are a few on this site:

http://microcenter.com/

If you have a microcenter near you, they usually have old overstock to sell too.

[Policenaut]

You aren't going to find many computers in that price range unless you build it yourself or you go for a netbook. You can find ones in your upper price range on tigerdirect but most are horribly underpowered though I suppose if you are only doing basic tasks they will do.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Refurb/refurb_tlc.asp?name=Recertified-Deals

[bluesjnr]

Refubish.

Hmm, not a brand I'm familiar with.

(Only pullin' yer leg) :D

[Wudang]

A conflation of refuse and rubbish?

[dc1971]

(They call the refurbished store the "Dell Outlet" now.)

I like your avatar! Funny!

[BigAl]

Getting a refurbished machine from the manufacturer can be a good deal. The major websites, HP, Compaq, Lenovo/IBM, Dell all have a section that describes what is on hand and it's updated as necessary.

See if the machine you have in mind can be purchased with an extended manufacturer's warranty (which I recommend). If they'll sell it to you, it says something, IMO, about the machine.

Due to Windows 7, models are changing and it might be a good time to shop the refurb market.

In general, I wouldn't buy a used machine from a third party unless it was really cheap and came with credible promises.

[Skeptical Greg]

Thanks for the information, I do know about this, but I was looking for something more cheaper let's say between $100 to $250.

Good luck with that ..

Truly ' refurbished ' means tested to be in good working order ..
A reputable refurbisher could not recover their handling cost for $100 ..


What do you plan to use it for ?

If you find a good computer for $250, it may be inadequate for what you wish to accomplish..

[Zax63]

I've never bought from them but there is a site called PacificGeek.com that sell some really cheap systems. I think I've seen as low as $59. It's kind of a bait & switch because they seem to strip them down and then offer upgrades to get back to a half decent system. Might be worth a look.