subject: Low Class Laptops or Second Hand Ones? [print this page] As to the performance of laptops, they have great differences. If you are a veteran of computer, you can find one valuable at a cheap price. Otherwise, you might be tricked by the salesmen. When your laptop has some problem, it's out of warranty. You have to pay for it by yourself. Sometimes, the cost is even higher than it should be. Without sharp eyes and abundant experiences, it's hard to judge which is better. This is the main risk while buying a second hand computer. for the lower class laptops, they are not so powerful on some sides, but they are good at performance, better than second hand laptops.