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A Brief Guide to Purchasing A Used / Refurbished Dell Laptop

There is little question that mobile computing is the future of computing and has been so for many years.  The advancements in the mobile computing field could be considered to be nearly exponential as technology refinement and innovation has allowed for ever-more powerful and useful devices that easily travel with you.  Virtually everyone you know has at least 1 mobile computing device, if not several, ranging from cell phones, PDAs, iPods, and of course laptop computers.  The purpose of this document is to give the reader some basic insight regarding the purchase of laptop computers, specifically refurbished laptop computers.

Why Choose a Used / Refurbished Laptop?

The simple answer is that you want more for your money.  Used Laptops offer the user great value as they are generally less than three years old and often come from a corporate environment in which they have been meticulously maintained, also many of the Used Laptops in today’s market have been manufacturer refurbished and guaranteed and as such offer virtually the same owner protection as new for far less money.  Used / Refurbished laptops purchased today will offer many of the same features that you find in new models for far less money, including built-in wireless connections, multiple USB ports, DVD/CDRW drives, multi-media capable video cards, plenty of storage and enough processing power to run all but the most resource-intensive applications.  If you want a laptop for 3-D design applications or to play the most advanced video games you may want to consider investing in a new model, but for the majority of users looking at portable computing solutions, Used / Refurbished laptops offer great value, reliability and the ability to perform all the tasks you will ever require of it at a significant discount from new.

By The Numbers:

In previous articles I have discussed refurbished desktop computers and have indicated that most users do not need the latest and greatest in computing technology, as they simply will never use it.  The same can certainly be said with regard to laptop machines.  Most of the refurbished laptops that you will find in today’s marketplace will come with a minimum of a Pentium III processor and generally good bargains are still found when looking in the Pentium 4 processor range.  Laptops by design are generally built with standard PC use in mind, which is for Word Processing, Internet Browsing, media play back, and document storage.  Though manufactures have been making high-end laptops that are designed with the gamer in mind, their price tag can certainly be prohibitive, and the majority of laptop users will play games on their laptop that can easily be run on a Pentium III or older Pentium IV processors.  Often times perceived limitations in a laptops performance can be resolved via a simple and cheap memory upgrade as a laptops performance can have as much to do with its processor speed as it does with the total RAM – Random Access Memory – which is installed in the device.  Other perceived limitations can also be resolved but simply upgrading specific components.  For example, if burning CDs or DVDs is a necessity, CD-Rom Drives can be replaced with CD-RW or even DVD-RW devices in virtually any refurbished laptop you buy.

How to Determine what is right for YOU: 

A good way for you to determine your laptop computing needs is to take a look at your desktop computing habits.  What applications do you use on a daily basis, what functionalities must you absolutely have.  Look into the minimum requirements of applications and be sure that the laptop you are looking to purchase meets said requirements.  How do you plan on using your laptop?  Is it for business, travel, entertainment, school?  Used / Refurbished laptops can generally meet any and all of your desires relating to these four standard uses, and as was stated earlier, at a fraction of the cost. 

Who is a Good Candidate for Pre-Owned / Refurbished Laptops?

Quite simply, anyone whom is interested in getting the most computing power for their money is a good candidate to purchase a Used / Refurbished Computer.  Our customers range from Schools and School Districts to Government, Corporate America, Small Business and of course a wide range of home consumers.  In our experience School Districts can and have saved tens of thousands of dollars on their portable computing needs all while providing equipment to their faculty and students which meets and exceeds their needs.  The same can be said for virtually any of our customers.  Unless you are in need of a laptop capable of performing the most intensive computations that current applications require, you would be remiss not to first look into a used laptop.

Important Considerations:

When choosing a Laptop it is a good idea to keep several things in mind.  Firstly, make sure that you are getting a gauranteed battery with your purchase; make sure that the seller will stand behind the battery and its performance for a specified time after your purchase.  Like all batteries, laptop batteries do run down after time, which will limit your portable computing capabilities.  Make sure that you purchase your laptop from a reputable reseller; a company that stands behind their product with a reasonable warranty and that has a proven track record of customer satisfaction.  Look for manufacturer refurbished products first, though this is not always a necessity, it can be considered added security at a higher cost.  Understand the resellers grading method; many resellers might sell you a B or C grade laptop which generally relates to the condition of the case and the LCD screen, understanding what the resellers guarantees by its grading scale can help to ensure that you get what you are expecting.

What we Recommend:

www.hcditrading.com recommends Dell Laptops and carries or has access to a range of models including Dell C400, C500, Dell C600, C800, D600 and D610.  If you cannot find it on our site, simply call a sales representative for assistance.