Refurbished computers are a great saving option. When a device is returned to the original manufacturer, they go out of their way to make sure the refurbished computer works like new and the unit is tested to the extreme to guarantee its quality.
You can argue that the recertified/refurbished is the best value because any malfunction has already been corrected, the unit has been thoroughly tested and you can get it for a deeply discounted price.
A third party refurbished is also an option, but you must choose the vendor carefully, since they may be using nonoriginal components of lesser quality.
Sometimes the “almost new” condition can mean great discounts so you can get a great system with a modest budget.
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