HLN ShopA new laptop quickly means a big bite out of your budget. If you prefer to save a little more money for other things, you can consider purchasing a refurbished model. You will then receive a refurbished second-hand device that is not inferior to a new one in terms of performance. And this for a considerably lower price. HLN Shop juxtaposes the pros and cons.
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Refurbished could be translated as ‘refurbished’. You buy a used device, but you can rest assured that it is completely technically sound and works like new. Professionals replace any malfunctioning parts, clean everything thoroughly and also revise, update and test the software extensively so that you start with a clean slate. Refurbished is therefore absolutely not the same as second-hand.
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However, the term refurbished is not regulated. So make sure if you are interested in such a model that it is effectively a fully refurbished device, and that you are not purchasing a disguised second-hand computer. Or a device that was only partially renewed.
Better for the environment
A plus that a refurbished laptop shares with a second-hand one is the high degree of durability. After all, you bring home a device that would otherwise have been discarded, and thus contribute to reducing the waste mountain and the sustainable use of our natural resources.
Small imperfections
On the other hand, a refurbished device can of course show slight traces of use, although these will not affect the technical performance. However, if you attach importance to a perfect appearance, you might want to go for a brand new model.
Saving money
It goes without saying that you will have to dig a lot deeper into your pockets for the latter. One of the most important arguments for choosing a refurbished laptop is the attractive price. You buy a device that technically functions as new, but for the price of a second-hand one. You save a lot of costs that way.
What about the updates?
What you have to take into account, however, is that your refurbished computer is usually not of the latest generation. An older model may work perfectly, but it is not entirely certain that the system will continue to install all updates in the future. You should also factor in those possible limitations in terms of support.
Do you have a warranty claim?
If you are still in doubt, it is important to know that you also have a warranty on a refurbished laptop. Legally, you must receive a minimum one-year warranty on all parts. However, many sellers extend this to two years, which greatly reduces the risk of a bad purchase. When purchasing, please note that the warranty offered applies to all parts.
Attention: azerty and qwerty
A final point of attention concerns the keyboard. Since the parts of a refurbished laptop are not always original, it may happen that you are presented with a qwerty keyboard while you only work smoothly with azerty, or vice versa. Be alert to this to avoid possible disappointment.
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The above article was written on behalf of the commercial department of DPG Media and falls outside the editorial responsibility.
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2023-05-21 12:15:00
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