Buying a refurbished laptop computer

When buying a used or even a new laptop, the first is what, you need to do to determine your IT requirements.

* Word * navigate E-mail Web pages * move the laptop from home to work (weight) * gaming * shop online * a database application * personal finance * battery power, the important check the minimum requirements of the system necessary to do your applications. They come with the laptop as refurbished laptops contain often only the operating system (OS). If you do not contain an operating system installed, you are then ready to install. This is not for those who don't know what you are doing research, what is involved before you buy without an OS.

If you understand what you really need, you must determine your budget.

Most old laptops have no good batteries. If you need a battery, shop around to find out how much you costs. Should know that on older laptops batteries last no more than an hour or two, to buy a new battery for longer battery not worth the cost can be. And by all means, stick with a name brand IBM, Dell, Toshiba, Compaq HP.

If you're new to computers and you want to search the Internet, must for the services of an Internet service provider (ISP). There are basically two types of options for Internet connection: Broadband (cable modem, DSL, satellite) and lowband (dial-up). Broadband is the preferred way, because download speeds ranging from 128kbs 6000kbs. The faster the better, of course. But if your budget is limited, dial works just fine for typical surfing and e-Mail usage.

Two things are dependent on your choice of service provider: budget and location. If the budget allows it, and you don ' t mind, figures upwards of $ 35-50 + per month, can buy a broadband connection. However, even if money is no object, your physical location determine what services are available. Broadband is not everywhere (except satellite) available. If you have a phone line, you can always dial. AOL dial-up users is bread and butter. Do to determine your research what is available in your area and to compare costs.

And for you players out there, you need necessarily a reliable broadband connection. Gaming on a lowband connection can be a frustrating experience and sometimes even impossible. You must check out the minimum system requirement for the games, you are interested in use to ensure that the CPU speed and support RAM and graphics chip requests the games you want to play.

Once you have found your budget and your needs and requirements of your laptop, it's time for the laptop of wish to search.

Some people choose to search on www.ebay.com. If you sure read the seller to ensure that need a smooth transaction.

Many people want the overhead of the invitation to tender, so use your favorite search engine: Google or Yahoo or MSN for the terms "used laptops" or "refurbished laptop".

An important thing to note is how the provider will handle it shouldn't be a problem. If you pick up the phone not like their attitude or business elsewhere. Price is important, but if you have a problem and possible the vendor spent the least amount of money may be no resources to help you after you have purchased and your money.

If all seems above mentioned like too much effort, then buy a new computer. It costs about $ 700 + but come with a new battery and one year warranty, although some new seem to have only 90 days warranty. Also the latest Windows XP system have and an 800 number call seller which should be your problem. I call the 800 #, first before purchase to get an idea what kind of support you offer.