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    Refurbished?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Rykoshet, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. Rykoshet

    Rykoshet Notebook Deity

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    I was looking at some high-end laptops, and Dell Precision 5xxx look pretty good, mainly the awesome 1900x1200 screen, good strong specs, etc.

    If it comes with a 3-year warranty, is there any downside, especially for 1500-ish? I figure a business machine is built to last, and will have been used well, rather than a gaming rig.

    I could be wrong, what's the popular opinion and general feel from you guys?
     
    Rykoshet, Feb 28, 2011
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  2. xXscionXx

    xXscionXx Notebook Consultant

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    More specs on the laptop would help. 1500 seems a little high for a refurbished dell laptop. Just from what you have there.
     
    xXscionXx, Feb 28, 2011
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  3. anodize

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    Depends on the model. M6500 refurbs are usually way more expensive.
     
    anodize, Feb 28, 2011
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    3 year warranty is the reason it costs $1500 ... warranties (especially that long) cost almost as much as the machine itself.
     
    millermagic, Feb 28, 2011
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    I agree with the first point, but not with the second point, for two reasons. First, because people know that business-class laptops are well constructed, they are less likely to baby them. Second, lots of business-class laptops are issued by employers to their employees, and since these employees didn't pay for these laptops, they tend to abuse them.
     
    pianowizard, Feb 28, 2011
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  6. Vanti

    Vanti Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why pay full price? Seriously. The hardware industry moves so fast, the laptop you just bought is obsolete almost the instant you walk out the door with it. Go refurbished. I have 2 refurbished Dell's and both are still in fantastic shape and running strong. The best part, scored each for under $500. i3 Processors and 500GB HD. Warranty too! Hard to beat really. Just my thoughts.
     
    Vanti, Mar 3, 2011
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    pianowizard Notebook Evangelist

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    Totally agree. Also, if I a walking around carrying a very expensive laptop, I would be constantly worried about getting mugged or damaging the laptop. With cheap, used laptops, the risk is much lower. Look at how much I paid for my four laptops, INCLUDING ALL UPGRADES AND REPAIRS:

    Panasonic ToughBook CF-Y4: $246 (upgraded HDD from 60GB to 250GB)

    HP Mini 5101: $252 (I damaged the keyboard by spilling OJ onto it, so I replaced it for $15)

    Dell Latitude D820: $322

    Dell Precision M90: $272
     
    pianowizard, Mar 3, 2011
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  8. solrac3

    solrac3 Newbie

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    I go the Refurbished Way when buying from well known Brand Names. I purchased an M11X_R2 with the following specs...

    Intel I7
    250GB 7200RPM HDD
    1GB 335GT Nvidia
    8GB RAM DDR2
    Bluetooth 2.1
    WiFi B-G-N
    All the extras...

    I paid, at the door... $862.00 :eek:

    Is that a deal or not...? It listed at over $1,675.00 brand new... :D

    Go refurbished... Dell has a good warranty and this is a high quality item...

    My five cents... :p
     
    solrac3, Mar 7, 2011
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