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While many refurbished laptops are machines that simply never found a buyer and were returned to the factory many others did have previous owners (typically businesses) and so are technically “used”. However, the fact that a refurbished laptop may be used doesn’t mean that buying one is the same as buying a used machine from a private owner. The two types of computers are in fact very different in some very important ways. Below we’ll take a close look at those differences and why you should always choose a refurbished machine when shopping for cheap laptops.

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The issue of whether kids should be allowed to bring laptops to class is a hotly debated one and frankly there are good arguments to be made both for and against the practice; especially for high school students and younger. But the fact is while the adults argue over whether laptops have a place in schools the practice is becoming more and more common by the day. If you are inclined to agree with those who contend that, in today’s world it’s never too early for kids to become technologically proficient you probably spend time thinking about what type of laptop is best for your youngster. We think the answer is pretty obvious: refurbished cheap laptops.

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Selecting the right laptop can be extremely confusing because many new ones seem virtually identical to the models that preceded them. And in truth, many of them are the same laptops with a few tweaks tossed in; like a slightly more powerful processor or a little more RAM. So exactly how does a person sift through all the data, all the features and models and all the conflicting reviews to find cheap laptops in Colorado that will serve their purposes without forcing them to pay for things they’ll never need? Below we’ll provide some key advice.

 

With the difference between this year’s laptops and last year’s so small these days it often doesn’t make any sense to pay several times more for something that provides advantages only a computer expert could appreciate. But while cheap laptops of the refurbished variety make a lot of sense from both practical and financial perspectives it’s important that you know what type of refurbished laptop you’re getting, since they fall into several different categories, or “grades”. Below we’re going to take a look at the different grading definitions for refurbished laptops so that you can make an informed decision about which of these affordable computers is right for you.

The key to being able to see through the myths surrounding refurbished cheap laptops is first understanding exactly what is meant by “refurbished”. The fact is, most refurbished laptops come from companies that regularly upgrade the laptops they provide their staff. When they buy new laptops the old ones are collected by the computer salesman, returned to the factory and restored to optimal performance and appearance. Most of these are no more than a year or two old. Others are overstock items that were never sold to begin with. But whether they’ve never been used or only used for a short time they are painstakingly restored to like-new status before being sold as “refurbished”.

Refurbished. It sounds so unappealing. Like warmed over mashed potatoes. “Honey, should we have refurbished food tonight or get take out?” When it comes to electronics the word can be even more confusing, although you can be pretty sure it doesn’t have anything to do with warming up mashed potatoes for a second go-round. So just what is a “refurbished” laptop anyway? And are there any circumstances when refurbished cheap laptops would constitute a wise purchase? The answer to the second question is a loud and clear “Yes”. And we’ll get into the details below. The answer to the first question is; a laptop that has been sent back to the manufacturer for some reason, reconditioned and then offered for sale once again.

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