[Electronics-Talk] renewed vs. refurbished computers.

[Andy Baracco]

Because a PC is refurbished does not mean it is defective. in 2017 I bought 
a refurbished HP desktop PC and I am still using it today.  It's the most 
reliable PC I have ever owned.

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-Talk" 
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To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] renewed vs. refurbished computers.


> I'd think these terms would all pretty much be interchangeable, and you'd 
> want to clarify what's meant by the term used by the company where you're 
> purchasing the computer from. Also, as others have said, check out the 
> return policy as well.
>
> --
> Christopher (AKA CJ)
> Chaltain at Outlook
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Amanda Lee via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:20 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances' 
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> Cc: Amanda Lee <amandainparadise777 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] renewed vs. refurbished computers.
>
> I have actually seen Renewed and Refurbished with longer warrantees so 
> always check out that information.
>
> If Amazon is backing the product, most of the time, they will allow one to 
> return it within 30 days as well.
>
> The computer referred to here was likely just reimaged and serviced but 
> not totally refurbished.  It's unfortunate that the service tech informed 
> you that there were no drivers available anymore.  This may have, however, 
> been a management influenced response because if this was from a big box 
> store, they want to sell you a new computer, appliance or whichever they 
> can claim is no longer serviceable.  One can generally reinstall Windows 
> and there are means to find applicable software drivers.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> The Blind MacGyver via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:59 AM
> To: David Diamond via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: The Blind MacGyver <theblindmacgyver at sudomail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] renewed vs. refurbished computers.
>
> Renewed and/or refurbished pretty much means the same thing. Renewed seems 
> to be Amazon's way of seeing refurbished without actually having the bad 
> word of refurbished. Normally these products probably only have a 30 day 
> warranty.
>
> From: David Diamond via Electronics-Talk
> Date: 09/22/2021, 12:41 AM
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] renewed vs. refurbished computers. In my 
> opinion, I would save your pennies to buy a brand new machine with a 
> longer warranty and if you can afford it may be a tech-support warranty 
> from the manufacture of the computer that you want to get.
>
> There are some renewed Del laptop computers on Amazon.What is the 
> difference between renewed and refurbished?When I got a windows 7 upgraded 
> to 10 refurbished lap top from a non profit organization and it crashed 
> with no sound atech explained what it means to get a refurbished 
> computer.It means it can be turned on before leaving the place it is being 
> sent by, doesn't mean software or programs are working to their optimum, 
> they could be ready to crash at a moments notice practically, it just 
> means the computer can be turned on with no problems. Oh, because it was a 
> windows 7, there were no audio drivers available anymore to fix the 
> problem according to the MS help desk and a tech at a computer store.
>
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