Buying Notebooks Under $500
Buying refurbished notebooks is a much cheaper and more effective way to buy notebooks. What is a refurbished notebook anyway? Basically, someone did not like the color of the notebook when they removed the computer from the box, it had a scratch, they thought the CD tray was broke (but was working fine), and on and on.
I have personally owned at least 22 computers in my lifetime (not counting the servers I have bought through the years). One day I decided to buy a Compaq Presario CQ60 for 400 dollars. This computer worked just as efficiently as my HP Pavillion dv9000 for 1,400 dollars.
Most notebook manufactures are loading more computer programs that you dont need or want on the notebooks being sold in todays marketplace; which requires faster processors and more RAM.
Why spend an extra 500 to 1,000 dollars for the same notebook, when a refurbished computer will work just as well?
Refurbished notebooks can break just like a standard notebook from the same manufacture, but at least youre getting the computer at a 25% to 50% discount. Its like buying a foreclosed home at steep discount (nearly brand new).
Notebooks can sell for less than 500 dollars if you know where to look. For the majority of internet users worldwide, buying a notebook or netbook under 500 dollars will comply with their over-all daily needs"just fine.
Refurbished notebooks come with a standard 90 day parts and labor warranty and can be extended for a year for an additional 100 dollars.
Remember not to open the computer to change any hardware or install a new operating system, or you will void the warranty. This applies to any computer you purchase.
Are you ready for notebooks selling for less than 500 dollars?
Sincerely, John Roth Notebooks Under 500 Inc.
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