Which is better: Refurbished, or used--like new?
1586474
There is a big difference from used and reburbised, Reburbished is the best. Refurbished means someone has taken the time to check all of the computer hardware out and replace or upgrade anything needed and it normal comes with some type of warranty, used means here it is and hope it keeps working with no warranty, and normally nothing has been checked by a comptuer tech.
1586475
refurbished is lots better. How much better depends on who refurbished it, but its always better.
1586476
I have owned a few refurbished computers over the years and to date have not regretted the decisions. Considering the cost saving I have found the risk to be tolerable. Of course, identity of the seller is paramount.
1658871
I take a different point of view than most of the other responders. I would NEVER buy a refurb as my primary computer, but if you're looking at a system for gaming or music, then a refurb is fine. I do agree, though, to stick with a manufacturer-refurbed unit.
1531410
Mine looks like new. I had forgoten that I had bought a refurbished one until Amazon asked me to answer this question.
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.
609145
Other than the packaging I was not able to tell the difference between refurbished and new. The unit was clean and functional, and looked like it hadn't ever been used.
1538344
I would return it. Not only should they have advertised that it was open-box/refurbished, but they should have offered a healthy discount for it. There's no reason for anyone to pay full price for a used unit.
1159873
Hi. Just as a New one. It says it is refurbished on The box thoutgh. But no problem. Go for it. It has a shorter waranty.
2134747
I think If the refurbished has Warenty, it is a safer. But if not, you take the same risks. Hopefuly owner of used one is honest about the condition of the item.
944621
Hi, go to Walmart look under refurbished. All there refurbished stuff is like new, cheaper, and guaranteed. I paid $159 for it. Runs great looks like new.
1686583
The box is sealed like a new one but I guess it says 'refurbished'. Am not sure though.
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.
1254476
If mine was refurbished, it was not advertised. Plus, it wasn't obvious. Works like new and I've had it for two years almost.
1484585
Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit.... » Read More Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! « Show Less
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.
142881
Used are perhaps computer that someone leased for a period of time & then their lease is up & the computer returned. Refurbished is a computer that was returned either to the factory or store because of problems, & not necessarily functional problems ...They check them out, fix them , clean them up & resell them. I have purchased 6 computers including lap tops & to date I'm not disappointed. They all worked fine.
1501250
Do not buy refurbished on systems like this. They are work horses out the gate and once the work horse breaks its leg they are put down and then its time for a new one not a refurbished. Refurbished is a work horse who leg has been mended but will never be the same.
1265035
If it's new, u have no problem... U certainly enjoy it... But used u wil regret as I used a used one, which looked like new just for a week