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reconditioned laptops

  • 14-06-2007 9:46pm
    #1
    okgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 359 ✭✭


    Is it really possible to get a good reconditioned laptop? If so where? My budget is only about €400.


Comments

  • #2
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Most places don't bother with recons. Not worth the hassle.
    You could however get a tasty little Dell for 448.99 brand new here.
    http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=ieepp1&kc=305&oc=n06153&x=0&y=0


  • #3
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,244 ✭✭✭drdre


    dont bother with a reconditioned one.just get a cheap new one from dell.


  • #4
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Go with the cheap Dell as mentioned, maybe pay a bit extra for the warranty.


  • #5
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    Are there any half decent laptops anywhere for around the €200-270 mark? The dell website never seems to work for me. :confused:

    Also a bit OT but does anyone know the max value ok a 3v voucher?


  • #6
    sinkingfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭sinkingfish


    Try dell outlet on ebay. Bought an inspiron 9400 the other day for 890 and the same spec is 1499 on the dell website. The come with a year warranty too. Give it a look.

    http://stores.ebay.ie/id=225006387&ssPageName=STRK:MEFS:MESST


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  • #7
    philstar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,986 ✭✭✭philstar


    well my laptop is a recon one...so speaking from personal experience i would go for a ibm thinkpad..esp the T series.

    They're built like a tank..solid & reliable...

    you can get one on the web easy enough>>> i.e. ebay


  • #8
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,582 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    An old laptop has probably been dropped / abused a lot , factor in another €100 for a reliable hard drive and > €50 for a battery and you are most of the way towards the price of a shiney new laptop with warranty , legit version of windows and all the rest.


  • #9
    okgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 359 ✭✭okgirl


    Well guys,
    Thanks so far for the advice I do think I will end up going with the Dell cheap one. I have bought 2 off them in the past and they are really good to deal with unless you get caught up in the follow up service call,email loop. very annoying!

    Cheers

    OK


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