Laptop errors are still attractive with cheap 'post'

Laptops "refurbished" (temporarily understood as new but returned goods due to small form or hardware errors) are no longer profitable for suppliers but still attractive with cheap "moves" .

' Refurbished ' laptops are new computers sold by the manufacturer, but then returned by users or retailers due to minor form errors or hardware failures. Compared to previous years, this type of laptop has lost its attractiveness because new models are getting cheaper and the configuration is also high. However, they are still the right choice for those who want to save a relative amount of money and are not interested in machine configuration.

Affordable laptop prices gradually make old goods and errors no longer attractive.Photo: Hoang Ha.

Buying a 'refurbished' might be a wise choice when you like some brand new laptop and have a chance to own it for a much cheaper price and still have all the accessories and manuals. , warranty card and battery included as new machine. For example, the HP Compaq 8510p models 'refurbished' a 15-inch screen with quite a strong configuration: 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 T9300 processor, 2 GB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon X2600 graphics card, HDD 250 hard drive GB, running Windows Vista Business operating system, can be transferred to Windows XP for $ 1,049. Meanwhile, brand new machines with the same configuration amounted to 1,849 USD. If you get this machine, consumers can save nearly 800 USD.

However, the price of netbooks as well as the 'affordable' laptops continue to decline, but the hardware configuration is increasingly being upgraded, so the chances for laptops are no longer 'zin' like 'refurbished'. not much. According to the vice president of market analysis group of NPD industry, Stephen Baker, laptops 'refurbished' are no longer profitable for suppliers but will still be attractive with cheap 'guise'. .

Dell's second largest computer maker still offers many 'refurbished' models online at Delloutlet.com web address. Here, consumers can choose predefined configuration models by price, screen size, processor type, hard drive, RAM, graphics card or operating system. For example, the black Dell Studio 15 with Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 GHz configuration, 3 GB RAM memory, 250 GB HDD, 15 inch screen running Windows Vista Home Premium operating system costs only 559 USD. In the new machine the same configuration is 724 USD, more expensive than 165 USD. With 'refurbished' goods, consumers can save a considerable amount of money in a difficult economic context, but still do not lose the sense of confidence when using old goods.

Another reason for consumers to choose 'refurbished' products is that Microsoft has stopped providing Windows XP operating systems for mainstream laptops, and only supports machines that have installed this operating system until 30 June 6, 2010. Therefore, those who value the friendliness and stability of the Windows XP operating system still choose.

'Refurbish' quality is always a question. Although it is a faulty machine, it has been repaired, renewed, tested and tested, meeting its requirements and technical standards, but the warranty period is very different, depending on the manufacturer. For example, Apple, Dell, HP and Fujitsu are usually a year; and Lenovo and Sony in just 90 days.

In the country, 'refurbished' is not public, but many shops take advantage of the 'ambiguity' about the concept to self-upgrade into new goods at preferential prices. For consumers, when buying, in addition to checking the manufacturer's seals and labels to seal off cases, machine bags and accessories, note the Serial Number and Product Number on the camera body and in the BIOS. In addition, care should be taken about the type of device and the warranty period on its website.

Example of 'refurbished' and 100% new machine information - 'still zin' after checking the Serial Number and Product Number at HP service site:

Refurbished information will be reported by the carrier as "Rfrbd".

Information about new machines .

You can check it yourself but this parameter is about the machine you are going to buy on the manufacturer's website.