New+vs+Refurbished+or+used

__ New vs Refurbished or used __

If you're looking to save money buying a used or refurbished computer can save you a lot of money. A refurbished computer is a computer that hasbeen returned to the company has been checked out as good but cannot be sold again as new.

All major computer manufacturers will have a refurbished section showing all their available refurbished products. Buying one of these computers instead of a new computer can save you hundreds of dollars.

In addition to refurbished computers, other people will also sell their used computers. When buying these look out for the following:

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 * Be sure there is no physical damage by inspecting the ports as well as the inside and the outside of the case.
 * Make sure you're getting what you pay for. Watch out for SCAMS!!!!!!!
 * Make sure computer comes with any CD's for the operating systems or programs that are promised to be installed.
 * Realize that many computer manufacturers will not transfer the computer warranty from the old user to you.
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