Which laptop to choose?

pcoste1 · Jun 16, 2013

Question for the computer geeks:

Which one of the two laptops off groupon has the best value? Keep in mind both are refurbs and the reliability of this laptop holding up over the next few years is important to me.

http://www.groupon.com/pages/gg-hp-envy-laptop-dv7-7323cl

http://www.groupon.com/pages/gg-toshiba-satellite-173-laptops-specifications

gman863 · Jun 17, 2013

pcoste1 said: ↑

Keep in mind both are refurbs and the reliability of this laptop holding up over the next few years is important to me.
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Refurbished PCs generally have more problems than new PCs. If the unit was returned due to an intermittent problem (freezing up, overheating, etc.) it may not have been repaired properly. In addition, most refurb units only have a 90 day warranty (versus one year for a new PC).

I'd pay a little extra and get a new one with at least a one year mfr. warranty.

plodr · Jun 18, 2013

the reliability of this laptop holding up over the next few years is important to me.
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I'm in agreement with gman. I buy refurbed Dell desktop computers for my husband but this company is local and an authorized Dell refurbisher. If something goes wrong, it is very easy to contact them (nothing has ever gone wrong). Plus a desktop is easier to swap out parts.
I would not consider a refurbed laptop.

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