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Posted by yram40 on 14-Feb-2012 11:27 Report
New or reconditioned?
Hi All, I want a new laptop , and was wondering if a second hand one would be okay , I looked at a web site that sold them to pensioners but could not afford $ 25 a week out of my pension, they have a reco one for $190, what is you oppinion please,
 
Replied by luckysantangelo on 14-Feb-2012 12:38 (Ref 2332483) Report
definatley a new one with second hand or reconditioned you dont know what problems you would
be getting that other people have had at least with a new one you do get a warrenty if anything goes wrong
Replied by crystaltuner on 14-Feb-2012 13:28 (Ref 2332486) Report
Definitely the new one.
Laptops are supposed to have a "life" of two to three years - so
shortly the reconditioned one is likely to be causing problems.

Also it depends on what they call reconditioned as well. i mean what did they fix? - could be only cosmetic

Good luck
Crystal
Replied by richbartim on 14-Feb-2012 14:05 (Ref 2332488) Report
I would say new.
but then again it the recon has everything you need at a price you can afford it might be better then nothing.?.
Replied by kiwiroo1212 on 14-Feb-2012 14:50 (Ref 2332493) Report
Go New with a laptop.

Kiwi
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Replied by issabella10 on 14-Feb-2012 14:56 (Ref 2332495) Report
 Personally I'd see if you can get a new one , most electrical retailers offer purchase plans and extended warranties.

You pay for what you get , you might be lucky and find the reconditioned one lasts a couple of years but it's doubtfull that they would use a new battery which would be costly to replace.
Replied by maryvalecomputers on 14-Feb-2012 16:52 (Ref 2332508) Report
I'd go for a desktop over a laptop when it comes to reconditioned. The problem with laptops when they are out of warranty are the notoriously high prices on spare parts. Whenever you buy a reconditioned item, make sure they offer at least a 3 month warranty on the machine.

As has been pointed out, brand new is the way to go. The minimum warranty period for brand new machines is one year. Talk to your local shops to see what they can offer you as a pensioner.

Cheers
Bananas
Replied by ilikemysecretforumname on 15-Feb-2012 08:06 (Ref 2332552) Report
If you can't afford the cost of a new one then a reconditioned one is the only answer. There is a big market for reconditioned laptops designed for people in your situation. You are just as likely to have problems with a new one as a reconditioned one. With reconditioned at least some issues may have been attended to. The big issue is warranty. I would be very wary about buying a reconditioned laptop online, but that's just me. If you intend to use it lightly then i would try reconditioned but only because of your financial situation and only if it comes with a warranty.
Replied by mirribears-andcraftsupplies on 15-Feb-2012 15:44 (Ref 2332597) Report
 " You are just as likely to have problems with a new one as a reconditioned one"

Such as ?

A new laptop will have full warranty for at least 12 months , a refurbished one 'may' have a warranty for selected items only .

Considering most places now offer payment plans that if you pay it off on time usually have no % charge other then set up fees and monthly account fees , buying new would have to be the way to go. 

Also some charities may be able to help with programs they run.
Replied by kiwiroo1212 on 16-Feb-2012 17:21 (Ref 2332694) Report
"You are just as likely to have problems with a new one as a reconditioned one"

Sorry i disagree with this as well.

Kiwi
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