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best place for refurbished laptop?

  • 26-04-2016 5:11pm
    #1
    Cola34
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    Looking online for refurbished laptops a friend of mine got burned on ebay so I was just wondering peoples experiences buying online. I need one with decent soundcard and i5


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭ [Deleted User]


    dell uk outlet. have bought a couple of laptops from them over the last number of years with no issues.

    http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=3&c=uk&cs=ukdfb1&l=en&s=dfb&dgc=IR&cid=296386&lid=5667689

    you can get great deals there. e.g. current laptop i5, convertible modes, fantastic quality ips 1080p touch screen. - 950 retail got it for less than 600. scratch and dent are actually the best option.
    in my experience they are perfect and even cheaper than refurbished.
    check regularly to find a good deal.
    use parcelmotel. I was able to use irish credit card. may have to put uk postcode (e.g. parcelmotel one) at bottom and they may ring to confirm but it went through.
    dell laptops are super solid in my experience.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭ [Deleted User]


    actually on dell.ie there are great discounts on the same laptop.

    http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-13-7359-laptop/pd?ref=PD_OC


    700 for the same one that I got.
    800 for i7 with 256gb ssd. tbh I'd go for that.

    not sure what your budget is but that's a great deal. I've had that laptop for 6 months and it's a great machine. no dedicated graphics card but is very capable.

    great screen which makes all the difference. I wouldn't recommend getting anything less than 1080p ips.


  • #4
    The Sidewards Man
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭The Sidewards Man


    Just buy new op, they are not expensive.


  • #5
    Cola34
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Cola34


    Thanks erm was looking to spend 450 max really why i was looking refurbished.
    What about warehouse deals or ebay for new pcs?


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Cola34 wrote: »
    Thanks erm was looking to spend 450 max really why i was looking refurbished.
    What about warehouse deals or ebay for new pcs?

    select i5 as an option on the dell outlet page and order price ascending.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Cola34 wrote: »
    Thanks erm was looking to spend 450 max really why i was looking refurbished.
    What about warehouse deals or ebay for new pcs?

    just be careful on ebay about warranties. you'd probably only get 90 days on a lot of them.

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/T6P47EAABU-HP-250-G4_1886839.html

    is a core i5 for 300 sterling. in 15.6 size. ssd too (although small) which is surprising at that price.

    that's about 400 euro delivered (think it's 10 sterling delivery to Ireland).

    you're not going to get a nice screen though and won't for your budget.

    I've used that site before - they are good and reliable.


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