Sony :: Vaio Refurbished Good Or Bad?
Jun 7, 2009Just checking here to ask about any personal experiences with Sony's refurbs. Are they good, bad?
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Sony :: New Or Used/Refurbished- Vaio Z540NCB
Jan 20, 2010I am planning to buy Vaio Z540NCB. I checked its specs on the internet and found them pretty good. However there is a problem. The shop from where I am buying this laptop is not an authorized Sony dealer. The shop owner says the laptop is brand new. And it looks new too. However a friend of mine says that its a refurbished laptop.
how exactly I can find out if the laptop is brand new or refurbished..........
Sony :: Is The UPDATED Vaio Cw Any Good For Gaming
Jan 9, 2010First of all, I know that this isn't the place for "what laptop should I buy" threads, but I have a few questions that I think owners might have an easier time answering. I was looking for a portable laptop that could also handle gaming,
and I think the VAIO CW, which has been updated, is right for me. However, what I am most concerned about is the 310M graphics card that has been introduced. I was planning on getting it with the 230M, but it is no longer an option. For anyone with experience/knowledge how does the 310M fare? Cause I was ok with the 230M, but the 210M didn't seem good enough for me.
In addition, battery life is a big concern as well, because I will be taking the laptop to classes and stuff. I plan on buying the extended battery as a backup, but again, if anyone has experience .....
Sony :: Which Wireless Mouse Is Good Yet Small / Compact For Vaio Laptop
Mar 27, 2009I am a proud owner of a used SZ650N and would like to get a decent wireless mouse for this laptop, any recommendations ?
View 10 Replies View RelatedSony :: Refurbished Notebooks
Nov 23, 2009Wondering about those of you who had experience with the Sony Refurb notebooks. My understanding is that they are basically new old model, but come with only 90 days warranty.
THAT is the factor that scares me - the 90 day warranty as Sony repair is very expensive out of warranty.
Anyone comment on the risk vs the reduced price?
Sony :: Unofficial Batteriesany Good
Jun 16, 2009Despite the fact that I spent a grand on my vaio SZ 3 years ago I'm too much of a cheap and scummy student to spend a further £140 on a replacement battery for my laptop. Are the cheapish batteries that show up on eBay and other sites any good? I've noticed that they're typically 4400mAh, which is less than the 5200mAh of the official batteries. Does anyone have any experience with them? I currently get around 2 hours battery life with an official battery at 60% capacity, I'm hoping for a boost up to 3 hours.
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Sep 9, 2009i just bought vaio notebook windows vista with intel Pentium Dual Core and why the hell when i watch youtube videos they all look crappy and it doesn't give me good high quality or HD! and can this be solved i wanna see good old movies in youtube but they look blurry and crappy.
View 5 Replies View RelatedSony :: Vaio Z720D: Uninstalling VAIO Care, VAIO Update
Jul 26, 2009Trying to get rid of these questionably useful programs -- but I don't see entries for them in add/remove programs in the control panel (or for any of the other useless VAIO software packages that come on OEM machines sans "fresh start")
View 5 Replies View RelatedDell :: How Old Can A Refurbished Be
May 7, 2009I just bought a Dell XPS M1330 refurbished laptop. I know they have a 21 day return policy, so I figured it couldn't of been used more than 21 days by a customer. But after I looked at the specs I noticed the processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 is pretty old and is no longer offered for the M1330. So now I am wondering how old this unit could really be. I wouldn't want to buy a refurbished unit if it's been used for like 6 months or longer.
View 15 Replies View RelatedDell :: Refurbished LCD
Apr 17, 2009Does anyone have Dell's external media bay for Latitude E or Precision models? I am interested in knowing whether it only works with Dell laptops or if it can serve as a generic DVD reader when I put my optical drive in it (useful for my netbook)
View 5 Replies View RelatedApple :: Refurbished MBP 2.4 Or 2.53
Aug 17, 2009My old dell 860o died on me 2 months ago. been searching for something light and can do some gaming. Wonder if there are any video card issues like the previous generation.
So far nothing beats the mbp for the size. is mbp 5.5 lbs? so it seems the refurb is down to some decent pricing. is the 2.53 worth 150 dollars more? which is lower heat? is the 2.4 a p8600? just want to know a few tidbits of the laptops.
Apple :: Refurbished 2.53/2.8 MBP Or New 2.66 MBP
May 29, 2009Just wondering your thoughts on the following dilemma. I can get my hands on a refurbished 2.53 or 2.8GHz Unibody MBP through a special promotion. The prices are £1239 or £1439 respectively. Alternatively I am going through Heathrow Tax Free soon and will be able to get a brand new 2.66GHz MBP for about £1490.
So what do you think? Brand new or refurbed? And which of the two refurbs to go for? Did the recent processor bump (2.53--->2.66) bring any other changes that I would miss?
Holding off until WWDC may cost me the cheaper deal as the promotion is strictly while stocks last.
Apple :: Refurbished MBA (Rev A) Vs UMB
Jun 30, 2009I've decided to permanently park my 15" MBP on my desk, connected to an external monitor, speakers, keyboard mouse etc and use it as my torrent / wireless print server, and buy a smaller mac to replace it.
I only used the MBP for safari, itunes, messenger, office apps, and watching movies on the go.
I have spotted a first gen Macbook Air 1.6 ghz and a unibody MB 2.0 ghz for $1099 Canadian in the refurbished store. I think this is a pretty good price for either one and I get the full 1 year warantee with the option of extending it.
The MB seems ideal, but I wouldn't mind having the Air as well. I remember the first gen Air had all sorts of problems. Do you think Apple fixed the problems in this particular unit before putting it back up for sale?
Dell :: Refurbished Products
Sep 21, 2007I'm looking for the link to the dell refurnished products, today I searched many times and I coudn't find it.
And the dell chat support people are so stupid, he tells me they don't sell refurnished products, I clearly saw many refurnished products for sale the other day on the dell website.
Dell :: Refurbished M4400
Jul 8, 2009I'm looking to replace a 3-year old IBM X60s that recently failed.
I'm considering a refurbished M4400 from Dell Outlet, and I have a couple of questions:
1.) How is Dell Outlet service and what quality can I expect from them? I know from Lenovo Outlet, most of the refurbished items are actually in immaculate condition. Is that the case for Dell Outlet? Is customer service and shipping times good?
2.) When browsing through the available M4400s, I see listings for both 15.4" WXGA and 15.4" WXGA LED. Are there M4400s with CCFL backlit WXGA panels? When configuring a new one, the only option for WXGA is LED.
And any other comments, advice, warnings, etc,
Dell :: M1730 Refurbished
May 19, 2009Just got an M1730 refurbed, and the speaker on the right hand side isnt working. Is this a common problem or a driver issue?
I called the place I got it from and they're sending a new speaker, but just wondering if I can check if its working or not
Dell :: (refurbished) E1705
Aug 12, 2007I bought my system from Dell about right at 3 years ago. I got an Inspiron 9100 with 3 years of CC for around $1700
P4 2.8 with HT Prescott
512 MB RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 with 64 MB
15 inch crappy screen
40GB 5400RPM HDD
CDR/RW DVD drive
XP PRO
They replaced my computer with an e1705
Core 2 Duo 1.73 T5300
2 GB DDR2-667 RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon x1400 256MB
17 inch WXGA Samsung
8xDVDRW drive
80GB 5400 RPM HDD
XP PRO
I was shocked that I got upgraded so much. Then I started reading some of the reviews of the x1400 and it was terrible. I benchmarked this computer and the graphics did a little better then my old system. I played some of the games that i usually played on my older computer and they ran a lot worse on this computer. I don't know if i should complain about the graphics card, since they did give me a huge upgrade and all.
Also, does anyone know about how they work their warranties. When i got this system and registered it on their website it said that i had three years of CC warranty left. Then when the warranty went dead on my other computer so did the warranty on my new one! If I knew that was going to happen i would had bought the extended warranty before it went dead.
Dell :: Refurbished E6400
Mar 7, 2009I just ordered one but I can't help but notice that the inventory is always well stocked
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Nov 8, 2009I'm considering to buy a factory refurbished HP DV7-2177, as I saw many people saying that factory refurbished ones are as good as a new one.
But what if it has no seal indicating that it is refurbished, that the vendor just took it off? Can I still recognize by using any program?
Apple :: Refurbished MBP 15"
Nov 15, 2009I am looking to purchase a 15" MBP from apples refurb page. The model I am looking at is the Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. From what I can figure out, this may be last years unibody mb470 with the removable 4 hour battery. This unit also lists the dual video 9400m and 9600m gt. This is important to me and honestly it is the 1,299.00 price that is leaning me to this machine. I think the 13" may meet my needs just fine except for some layout work I do. But, with a 13" I am inclined to wait for the next refresh because the price of the current 13" may come down, or I may like the new i7 processor,(or whatever the new processor ends up being in there), and buy that. But with the 15", I want the 9600gt video and would not be able to afford the normal 1999.00 price point. So waiting would not help me get what I want/afford.
The one thing I can not figure out is if the 2.4GHz is in fact a Mb470 that includes an express card 34. It looks like it does in the picture but I can not find any test line that says this is included. I was wondering if someone has experience with Apple refurbished and knows if this unit includes the express card. I know in the new model this has been replaced with the sg card slot.....................
Dell :: Buying Refurbished M4400
Feb 2, 2009I should be aware of before pulling the trigger on a refurbished m4400?
What's been your experience with this particular m4400 refurbished model .....
Dell :: Getting A Windows 7 CD For A Refurbished Computer
Aug 4, 2009The studio 17 that I bought i got from tigerdirect.ca (instore) and im wondering if I can contact dell, give them some serial numbers or what ever, service tags etc would they be able to send me the windows 7 installation CD?
View 10 Replies View RelatedDell :: How About The Refurbished Laptops From Outlet?
Jan 18, 2010This certified refurbished Studio 1745 in dell outlet seems not bad with Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)/ 500GB HD (7200 RPM) /4GB SDRAM/ 512MB ATI MHD 4570.
Which is $919, and the final price is $ 781 with the 15% off coupon.
Dell :: Anyone Brought Refurbished Laptop Before
Dec 22, 2008I did purchase a desktop from dell outlet but it was a Previously Ordered New, and that one was very good.
And I understand how much I will pay and what I will get,
Please tell me the truth about DELL refurbished laptop.s
(With same configuration , the price difference is about $800 for e6400 )
Dell :: Refurbished Ownership Woes
Mar 8, 2009Bought a refurb dell xps m1330 just over 5 months ago from aria.co.uk and the screen has gone.
Works with an external monitor but black screen on the laptop. Has passed the 90 day aria warranty.
Have contacted Dell who tell me from the service tag of the laptop is registered to someone in Norway hence cannot help me
Dell :: XPS M1530 -got A Refurbished One As A Replacement; Should I Take It?
May 6, 2010Ok so I had a problem with my M1530 when it refused boot up. (black screen upon power up; not a display/screen issue)
So I called in for a repair and I had a technician come out on 2 different occasions to try to fix it once for a motherboard and second time for CPU/RAM. Both times the problem wasn't fixed so I shipped it to Dell for a repair .....
Dell :: Refurbished Video Card For M90
May 11, 2010My M90 is out of warranty and I need to buy a video card. Don't want to spend $700+ on a new one so I was looking at the refurbished.
The question is, how reliable are they, and if anyone has use one before. I found some on ebay for $250, witch is ok. Also found one that the seller claims is:
" Still Sealed In Anti-Static Bag
Dell :: Would You Recommend A Refurbished M4400?
Mar 10, 2009I'm weighing my options as I decide which notebook to go with. I really like the M4400 but it's a bit pricey (even with the sale going on now and the free screen), so I was wondering if a refurb is something to consider.
What would the warranty be like? How is it different from getting a new one besides not getting any papers/cd's, etc.?
Dell :: How To Check A New Laptop :: New Or Refurbished?
May 2, 2009i have got a laptop dell e6400 from outlet laptop is brand new and full box, but haven't seal (P/N 2y39z1s)
how to check laptop is brand new or refurbished?
i check some CD, DVD and i see some problem P/N in dvd different P/N in cover (does it made by dell ?) (see picture 1)
Dell :: Refurbished Latitude E6500
Mar 12, 2009I need a new laptop and in my price range started looking at the Vostro 1510, then kept reading that the Vostro fans were noisy, so I looked at the Lenovo SL500. Then after reading conflicting reports, I stepped it up a bit and started looking at the Latitudes.
I can get refurbished Latitude E6500 in the outlet for a bit more. I am fairly accomplished computer user (just don't do hardware). Is it worth it? I have been reading postings about many problems on these as well so I'm just not sure what to do at this point.
I am definitely looking for a matte screen, and Windows XP, bluetooth, and camera. If I purchase the E6500 I would like the backlit keyboard. Are there any other features I should look for? On the E6500 which graphics card is recommended -- Intel or NIVIDIA?