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    Refurbished computer

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by precious, May 23, 2005.

  1. precious

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    I saw a great computer desktop at the sony store. The one thing is that it is refurbished, but selling at such a great price with great specs so it's real hard to resist. Anyone every bought a sony refurbished computer before?
    What would you suggest I do? Get that ot go get a brand new dell?
    Thanks so much for your time.
     
    precious, May 23, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Refurbed computers tend to come with short warranties plus they may have already been fixed once. You'll pay less for a Dell, but thet got make up that money somewhere.






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    so, you wouldn't really suggest it then?
     
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    I personally would not buy a refurbed machine. You'll probably save a few bucks, but if something goes wrong, you're in for a headache.











    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

    -Lloyd Christmas


    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * MultiBurner * Win 2k *
     
    ZaZ, May 24, 2005
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