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refurbished laptops

by dog71170 Nov 6, 2009 3:42AM PST

we are looking for a larger screen internet ready laptop with Windows xp on it for an elderly person---we don't want to spend alot of money---couple hundred--can anyone recommend a refurbisher with credibility?---would it be risky to go with a used/refurbished model from ebay?---she really only uses it for brief internet access, email, and sending pictures to be printed---any suggestions would be helpful......Thanks

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Frankly?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 6, 2009 4:48AM PST

Sorry there is no such clearinghouse of good repute.

Shop for one of those very nice 11 inch netbooks that NEW are under 300.
Bob

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I've bought five from here . . .
by Coryphaeus Nov 6, 2009 10:05PM PST
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That's a good example.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 6, 2009 10:23PM PST

Of where the maker does the refurbs. Look for those and not your other ebay outlets for this.

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Look on either Tiger Direct< Comp USA or
by orlbuckeye Nov 7, 2009 12:57AM PST

Circuit City websites they sell refurbs. I believe newegg also sells refurbs.

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Here are some
by orlbuckeye Nov 11, 2009 12:09AM PST
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