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Used Laptops vs New Laptops


Laptops are a big investment. When thinking of purchasing one, first decide on how important it will be in your life and what it might do to your pocket. A good way to cut costs is buying a used laptop or even a refurbished piece which has been rebuilt by a professional. If purchasing a laptop means surfing the internet, checking emails, games, slide presentations, watching videos, then a used laptop can complete the job. In used laptops, there is a slight performance difference compared to a brand new one.

Many importers from India buy laptops in bulk and sometimes get good deals on used ones. These laptops are usually from companies who are selling off their inventory due to liquidation or are buying new stock or are upgrading to the latest software’s. Companies’ definition of a used laptop may vary so check with them what is covered under a used laptop. Companies’ usually give a warranty period of three to six months if an exchange has been done. If you’re buying a used laptop from one seller, get it checked in front of the person and get something in writing which can get you your money back if there is a problem.

New laptops are brand ‘new’ located in a sealed box and are in pristine condition. They don’t have all these hassles that a used laptop would have. Most often people confuse the best laptop to mean the most expensive, quickest with state-of-the-art bleeding edge technology. While the cost for a new laptop could be anywhere near 18,000 Indian rupees, depending on the make and model, a used laptop could reduce it by a few thousands.

LaptopsUsed laptops can come in handy for students or for someone with basic computer skills and needs. If mobility and portability of a laptop is what you’re looking out for, it’s essential to figure out if a new laptop would serve the same purpose as an old one. One of the benefits new laptops have is their warranty period.

This is added protection if there is some damage done or some part needs a replacement. Many buy new laptops for their image. If style and sleekness are the qualities you’re searching for in your laptop, then it’s a good deal.

If you are a parent and want to cheer your young child with a laptop, then buy a used one. Because all your child needs it is for typing lessons, projects, surfing the net and surely for playing games. The are very well thrilled by the fact that they own a laptop.

They will not be as careful as an older person cause they do not your blood and toil has gone into purchase it. You may find the laptop in one corner, its adaptor and charger the other. So invest minimum and reap maximum.

Again, if you are a small time business person or run a small business from home, you can do with a used laptop to stock up your files. Know your spend, expense, profit and more. Once your profits go beyond expected, then you can think of purchasing a new one. Till then it will work up to your expectations.

If you know of someone selling a laptop then it is preferable to pick it up from a known source. That does not mean set-ups that offer second hand laptops are not trustworthy, but with a known source you can be rest assured.

Laptop vs Personal Computers

Laptop vs Personal Computers
The comparisons behind a table PC and a laptop are many. People’s reasoning behind choosing a desktop computer or a portable laptop should depend on two main factors – performance and features and their range of use. It’s essential to do your homework before you buy either one.

Prices of laptops are steadily decreasing and one can purchase a laptop anywhere between 15,000 to 25,000 Rupees. On the other hand desktop computer systems are still cheaper. Laptops are portable, giving them a strong edge over computers for their anytime-anywhere accessibility. From long plane rides, to working on a holiday, these systems beat a desktop hands down in terms of weight and occupying space. However the chances of losing a laptop or it being stolen is alarmingly high. You not only lose a laptop you lose all the data you have as well. If you’ve spent a good deal of your hard earned money, the loss will hurt. On the other hand, no one really wants to steal a big bulky desktop.

Size does matter when comparing desktop PCs and laptops. Laptops are not only small but can be carried from one room to the next. For beginners the one chord benefit which a laptop offers is a boon compared to the chords and wires involved in a desktop which can get tricky. But still desktops have comfortable keyboard buttons and an easy to use mouse. For people with big fingers typing on a laptops keyboard can be irksome.

Another concern is parts or damages. Laptop manufacturers in India have a ‘proprietary’ policy towards parts of laptops. This means if there is damage done to your laptop or a part is missing, you can buy the part only from that company or have it repaired by them. If you’re out of warranty, you will have to pay their price which is often unreasonable.

In case of desktop computers, finding parts isn’t very difficult and getting them at affordable prices is a bonus. It’s effortless to upgrade computers and add new software’s whereas laptops aren’t very easy to upgrade. Personal computers however consume nearly five times more electricity, so if you’re environmentally conscious you need to keep this bit of information in mind. A PC guzzles nearly 130 watts while a laptop consumes just 15 watts.

Making the right choice is important. You need to look at your personal needs and decide if a laptop or a desktop PC should have room in your life.