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    Refurbished machine question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by danielrp, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. danielrp

    danielrp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a refurbished 1501 in mid January and the site says it was originally purchased on Dec 7 06. What would make a machine refurbished? Not a big deal, just curious since my machine seems really new.
     
    danielrp, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    A broken machine repaired.
    A buyer returned machine because it wasn't what they wanted.
     
    WackyT, Jan 29, 2007
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    He might have also returned it because he found a coupon that made it cheaper to order
     
    mtor, Jan 29, 2007
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    TheMan Notebook Consultant

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    Aren't you entitled to ask them what was the problem with it before?
     
    TheMan, Jan 29, 2007
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  5. WackyT

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    Yup. You're entitled to ask. Them answering or even knowing is another issue.
     
    WackyT, Jan 29, 2007
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