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Pricing and Costs of Used Laptops

Find the best prices on quality used laptops for sale

By Chris Lee Moore
Buying used or refurbished laptop computers for your business is no different than looking for a pre-owned car. You're buying used to keep costs down, and you want to find the best price for the same reason. But you can't sacrifice quality for price, and you must buy from a reputable dealer.

Once you find reliable suppliers, you can check the pricing and costs of used laptops and decide on the type of computer at the best total price, shipping and warranty included. Versions of used laptop computers include:

1. Thinkpads manufactured by IBM.

2. Windows-based used laptops from manufacturers like Compaq, Dell and others.

3. MacBooks, PowerBooks and iBooks from MacIntosh.

 

Check used laptop prices on Thinkpads from IBM

IBM Thinkpads are among the highest rated laptops in the business world. Because of their reputation for high quality, you could find good prices on used Thinkpads that should still work great for your office.
Try: USAnotebook.com has several Thinkpads available for less than $250 and as low as $199. Shipping costs range from $19 to $69 depending on the method. The Skyex Laptop Store has Thinkpads from $120 to $490 with a 30-day warranty.

Find deals on other Windows-based used notebooks

If you're in the market for any other brand of used laptop PC, make sure you know the brand and quantity you need. Finding the same used laptops at the same price is very tricky. However, you want your computers to be as similar as possible to aid compatibility.
Try: Laptop Broker advertises their used Compaq laptops at $50 to $100 lower than their competitors, offering them for $100 to $130 with shipping as low as $9.95. DFS Direct Sales offers Dell laptops with for $328 to $1014 with shipping ranging from $18 to $60. They also offer free software programs with it, including security software.

Search for pricing on used Mac laptops for sale

More businesses are turning to MacIntosh computers, especially those in creation and design. Even used MacBooks and Powerbooks are often of high quality. Apple itself can provide refurbished computers that may cost slightly more than other but will surely be reliable.
Try: Apple sells refurbished MacBooks for as much as 20% off, ranging from $949 to $2399 but includes free shipping. GainSaver sells several used PowerBooks from $299 to $1119. They include a 30-day warranty but offer 90 day to three year versions for $75 to $150.

 

  • Check any reviews you find on the dealer you're looking to buy from, especially on the lifespan of their merchandise. The price of refurbished laptops won't matter if you must replace them more frequently than new models.

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