If you want a cheap computer without the risk of buying second-hand, you need to know more about 
the recertification and refurbished computers. I’ve experienced with this, and I spent much time online looking around for great deals on used computers that have been recertified.
Recertified means that returned to an authorized factory repair and have been tested and come with a guarantee to ensure that it works well. These computers are actually the safest way you can get a nice cheap refurbished computer.
But before you buy, take a look if these tips may help you.
- Check hardware components are included, such as Monitor, Keyboard, mouse, speaker, CD/DVD or UPS. As I know, recertified desktop computers are rarely come with monitor. So checks the details of peripherals are include.
- Find out the hardware inside the computer such as Processor, Modem, RAM (Memory), Graphic card, Hard drive capacity, motherboard chipset, LAN card.
- Make sure computer is upgradable; is it possible to upgrade the processor? Or can I add the memory to speed up the computer? I want to upgrade my graphic card, is it possible?
- You are not to disparage the warranty and return policy; commonly it has 3 month warranty for recertified computer. Can you return the computer when it is in warranty and how fast the company will solve it?
- Find out if you are to buy a new component or software to support the computer runs well. Such as modem, if you want to surf the internet.
- Consider purchasing refurbished computer from a good branded one, there are various companies who sell refurbished computers. The main reasons for choosing for a branded one is that it comes with a warranty and also the buyer can be sure that the parts used are of good quality.
- What Operating System and Software are included, Windows XP or Vista, spreadsheet software, office software, etc.
- Test the computer to make sure all functions are working. Try to turn it on and off with yourself, does it work well? is it fast enough when booting.
- If it is possible, ask the company if he allow you to use a short time period to check the quality before purchasing. I really don’t know if it is possible or not, but you can try it. It’s just my opinion.
- Oh yeah, if you include the monitor, make sure that you can read all the text and graphic clearly in entire desktop.
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