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The idea of buying a used laptop

  • 25-11-2014 11:32pm
    #1
    euser1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,
    Is it worth it due to warranty issues? Someone I know is looking for one and asked me to look into it. I've had used laptops always (ex demo and returns). you can buy warranties but I'm not sure.

    I have had issues with machines though - never bad enough to return though.

    If anyone can tell me what they think, that would be great.

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    The_Honeybadger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,208 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    It's a lucky dip depending on age, condition etc. I have a toshiba satellite that I bought used four years ago and it's still flying. I just wanted something for general browsing and streaming etc., I also have a good laptop for work. It worked out well and was only half the normal rrp. You could end up with a total lemon that'll break your heart just as easily.


  • #3
    euser1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭euser1984


    There seems to be companies selling these with 1 year warranties (bricks and mortar stores). If something goes wrong with it, do they just lose their profit? That doesn't sound too bad I suppose if your selling a few of them...


  • #4
    euser1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭euser1984


    Isn't it a case where new machines in shops only have 1yr as standard anyway with the option to spend more for 3 years?


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