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Buying A Used Laptop Computer
By David Perlmutter, Wed Dec 7th
Buying a used or refurbished is much the same as buying anew one - except you are going to get a much better buy! When considering buying a used laptop, the first thing to do is to determine what your needs are.
What do you want to use the for?
*Word Processing *E-mail *Internet Browsing *Use at Work and atHome *Gaming *On-line Shopping *Database Applications *PersonalFinance and Online Banking *Coding *Schoolwork
The reason for assessing what you applications you need are that most refurbished laptops often only include the Operating System(OS). Some don't even have an OS installed so make sure you knowwhat you're buying before you spend your money.
Once you establish your computing needs, you need to determine your budget.
Refurbished laptops don't always come with an operational battery. If you need a battery, shop around to figure the cost to replace one. You should know that older batteries don't last more than an hour or two, and even purchasing a new battery for the purpose of longer battery life may not be worth the expense. You should also stick with name brand battery manufacturers like IBM, Dell, Toshiba and Compaq-HP.
Once you have your refurbished laptop, you may not know what to do next. If you are new to computers and you want to browse theWorld Wide Web, you will need to obtain the services of an ISP(Internet Service Provider). There are basically two types of Internet access options: broadband (cable modem, DSL, satellite)and dial up. Broadband is the preferred type since download speeds can range from 128kbs to 6000kbs (faster is better). But,if your budget is tight, dial-up access will work fine for typical browsing and e-mail usage.
If you bought your used for gaming, you definitely
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need areliable broadband connection. Gaming over a dial up connectionwill be frustrating and on some cases even impossible. That iswhy it's critical that you check out the minimum systemsrequirement for the games you like before buying the laptop. Youwant to make sure the CPU speed and the RAM and graphic chip requirements will support your needs.
Finally, where do you buy your used or refurbished laptops?
* Some people choose to search at www.ebay.com. If you be sureto check out the seller to be sure you will have a smooth transaction. * Many don't want the hassle of bidding, so will use their favorite search engine: www.google.com or www.yahoo.com or www.msn.com for the terms used laptops or refurbished laptop.
How do you choose once you have a list? 1.Look for online reviews 2.Make sure they have a BBB Online Insignia 3.Makesure their service is up to you standard. Most of the vendors have 800 numbers, so it won't cost anything to call. 4.What do their prices look like?
If all the above seems like too much of a hassle, then buy a new computer. It will cost around $800 + but will come with a new battery and a one year warranty (although some new ones seem to have only 90 day warranties). It will also have the latestWindows XP system and an 800 number to call the vendor, should there be a problem.
About the author:David Perlmutter is a successful entrepreneur dedicated to helping his customers maximize the benefits of refurbished laptops and refurbished notebooks. His business, UsedLaptops.com helps consumers get the technology they need without the cost of new hardware. Learn about maximizing your investment in refurbished laptops and used notebook computers with David'sfree articles at: http://www.cheap-refurbished-used-laptops.com/
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