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by: David Perlmutter

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Purchasing a used
or refurbished laptop is much the same as buying a new
one - except you are going to get a much better buy! When
considering buying a used laptop, the first thing to
do is to determine what your needs are.

What do you want
to use the laptop for?

*Word Processing *E-mail
*Internet Browsing *Use at Work and at Home *Gaming
*On-line Shopping *Database Applications
*Personal Finance and Online Banking *Coding
*Schoolwork

The reason for assessing what you
applications you need are that most refurbished
laptops often only include the Operating System
(OS). at a later time Some don't even have an OS
installed so make sure you know what you're buying
before you spend your money.

Once you establish your
computing needs, you need to determine your
budget.

Refurbished laptops don't always come with
an operational battery. If you need a battery, shop
around to figure the cost to replace one.for
example  You should know that older laptop
batteries don't last more than an hour or two, and even
purchasing a new battery for the function of longer
battery life may not be worth the expense. You should
also stick with name brand battery manufacturers
like IBM, Dell, Toshiba and Compaq-HP.

Once you have
your refurbished laptop, you may not know what to do
next. in brief If you are new to computers and you want
to browse the World Wide Web, you will need to obtain
the services of an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
from this we see thet There are basically two types of
Internet access options: broadband (cable modem,
DSL, satellite) and dial up. either way Broadband is
the preferred type since download speeds can ra nge
from 128kbs to 6000kbs (faster is better). But, if
your budget is tight, dial-up access will work fine
for typical browsing



and e-mail usage. A chip off the
old block.

If you bought your used laptop for gaming,
you definitely need a reliable broadband
connection. Gaming over a dial up connection will be
frustrating and on some cases evenimpossible.
another possibility That is why it'scritical that
you check out the minimum systems requirement for the
games you like before buying the laptop. You want to
make sure the CPU speed and the RAM and graphic chip
requirements will support your needs. All that
shakes falls not.

Finally, where do you buy your
second-hand or refurbished laptops?

* Some people
choose to search at www.ebay.com. If you be sure to
check out the seller to be sure you will have a smooth
transaction. * Many don't want the hassle of bidding,
so will use their favorite sear ch engine:
www.google.com or www.yahoo.com or www.msn.com for
the terms used laptops or refurbished laptop.

at a
later time How do you choose once you have a name 1. Look
for online reviews 2. Make sure they have a BBB Online
Insignia 3. Make sure their service is up to you
standard. Most of the vendors have 800 numbers, so it
won't cost anything to call. 4. What do their prices
look like?

If all the above seems like too much of a
hassle, then buy a new computer. It will cost around
$800 but will come witha newbattery and a one year
warranty (although some new ones seem to have only 90
day warranties). It will also have the latest Windows
XP system and an 800 number to call the vendor, should
there be a problem.

About the Author
My idea of
education is to unsettle the minds of the young and
inflame their intellects. ~Robert Maynard
Hutchins

David Perlmutter is a successful
entrepreneur dedicated to helping his customers
maximize the benefits of refurbished laptops and
refurbished notebooks. His business,
UsedLaptops.com helps consumers get the technology
they need without the cost of new hardware.
Learn
about maximizing your investment in refurbished
laptops and used notebook computers with David's
free articles at:
http://www.cheap-refurbished-used-laptops.com/

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