With many
people looking to upgrade their laptops every one or two years it is not
difficult to find cheap second hand laptops for sale. Many of the older
laptops are still able to play some older games and all will be able to
do simple tasks such as word processing and checking emails. This
article will discuss how to find cheap second hand laptop on any budget.
And
of course the fact that you can get a unit priced at about $3000 three
years ago for only $500 is already a good deal. It is true that
manufacturers follow an upgrade cycle of every three years or even less
but this does not mean that a unit made three years ago is already
absolutely obsolete.
Refurbished
laptops are the most expensive ‘second hand’ laptops on the market but
if you can afford them they are worth every penny. These laptops are
those that have been sent back to the manufacturer by the original
purchaser due to some fault. They have been fully fixed by the
manufacturer and are restored to their original condition. They are
almost like brand new laptops but are discounted as they had a previous
owner and are now an older model. Most of these laptops come with a one
year warranty, making refurbished laptops a great deal for people on a
medium budget.
What should you look for when buying used laptops?
First,
know the minimum specs you require. If you need a unit for e-mail,
office works and web-surfing, a unit 700MHz is enough. You don’t need
one with large memory capacity and a 10 to 20 GB hard drive will work
fine for you. If you intend the unit to be your stationary terminal,
choose one with lithium ion batteries for longevity when away from a
power source.
What models and brands should you consider?
IBM
has a reputation for well-built portable computers, most models under
the ThinkPad brand use well supported components which is handy when you
need to look for parts. Fujitsu, Panasonic and Toshiba are also
excellent choices reputation-wise and business type systems. Another
brand worth checking is Apple.
If
you use Linux, you can run it on most Powerbooks or opt for Apple’s
Unix or Classic. Buying second-hand laptops from these companies ensure
you still get top of the line quality systems.
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