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Where to Purchase Used LaptopsBy Kecia | September 26, 2008 |
Laptop computers can be quite expensive, especially ones that come with the latest software. Maybe you are in the market for a laptop, but are hoping to spend less than the norm. A good way in doing so is to purchase a used laptop. There are many websites on the Internet that offer used computers, but, as with anything you buy online, you should do you research to find the best deals on second hand laptops that will be worth your money. As with purchasing a new computer, you should educate yourself on the warranties for the used computer, as well as the return policy should anything go wrong in the first few days of having it in your home. Below are a few good resources in find a reliable used laptop.
UsedLaptops.com is an excellent place to begin your shopping for a used laptop computer. This company has been around for 12 years, and has sold over 20,000 used and refurbished laptops. They offer a 90 day warranty with all of their computers, as well as technical support, which is available over the phone or though email, live chat, or instant message. Each laptop comes with pre-installed software, including a Microsoft operating system, Open Office (very similar to Microsoft Office), and AVG Antivirus. The site offers same day shipping on orders place by 12:00p.m. PST, and allows local pickup to customers in the area of their California location.
Another good place to browse for a used laptop is USANotebook.com. This company has been selling second hand laptops for over ten years, and they offer good deals on Acer, Compaq, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, and more. A Windows operating system is included on most computers, as well as a 6 month warranty on labor and a 3 month warranty on parts. PayPal and other general payment options are available. The sites offers an upgrade policy that allows you trade in old laptops towards the purchase of newer ones if needed.
If a Macbook is more of what you had in mind, you should check out ApplePalace.com. They offer a variety of used Apple laptops at reasonable prices. Most of their laptops come with a 2 month warranty. A Mac operating system is pre-installed on the computer, with most coming with 10.4 Tiger on them. If you wish, the website offers the option to upgrade the memory of the used laptop to 2 GB before it is shipped to you. Macbooks can be purchased online or in the Apple Palace’s location in Los Angeles, California. Along with the standard payment methods, PayPal and Google Checkout are accepted.
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