subject: Refurbished Desktop and Laptop Computers [print this page] The problem comes from older systems that are no longer sold. Consumers are often tricked into paying for a system that looks like a good deal but is not. This is where the specifications become extremely important. With those in hand, try to find a comparable brand new system. If one is available, then the same cost analysis of 10 to 25% still holds. If a comparable system is not available, then look for a comparably priced system and see what you get. Often times consumers in this case will find that for the same price they can get a better, newer laptop or desktop.
