subject: Why Refurbished Is Better Than Brand New - Computers [print this page] "Would you rather go for a brand new computer than a refurbished one with the same quality but can save you 80% of the other's cost? It has been reported that those who have tried buying refurbished computers would never buy a new one ever.
The manufacturers are so confident of their refurbished computers that they would offer the same warranties as the brand new ones.
What exactly is considered a factory refurbished computer? A lot of gadgets can be labeled as factory refurbished nowadays. But not all of these are actually refurbished. A refurbished computer is basically those that are off-leased.
These computers didn't pass the quality control because of some minor fault found in the internal or external components. These computers are sent back directly to the manufacturing company where the problem can be corrected. After removing the errors, these units pass through a technical test which ensures that the system is working perfectly and up to the mark to meet the company's standard.
Consumer laws prevent manufacturers from selling anything considered factory refurbished as new, so they have to sell them with as 80% shaved off the original price. Sometimes the computers don't have any fault at all. Most major retail stores offer a thirty-day money back guarantee on their products.
Some consumers who take advantage of these offers return their computers. The retailers then send it back to the manufacturer. The manufacturer inspects the product then repacks it like new.
Demonstration units are also considered factory refurbished computers and go through the same process: sent back, inspected, tested, and repackaged. So are some products wherein the box was opened by some curious customer and even those units that have been overstocked.
Its hard to trace the history of each refurbished unit and the reason why it was sent back to for repackaging. But one thing is for sure. The equipment has been inspected and serviced by the manufacturer. Then it has been tested and repackaged to meet the original specifications of the product so it can function as good as new and have the same warranty as any brand new product.
Now, who usually buy refurbished computers? There are many - students who have a limited budget, businessmen who are starting low, a cheapskate boss and many more. The bottom line is, when you want to buy a computer that works like new but costs low, buy something refurbished.
