What is a "Refurb"?
The boom in consumer electronics has seen an increase in the number of refurbished products offered for sale to the mainstream market; one of the most popular questions we get is "What is a refurb"?
A refurbished computer offers value. Refurbished machines are computers that may have been returned to the manufacturer or removed from the assembly line during production (the reasons for this can vary from a non-functional component to a missing manual in the packaging or to recondition a unit that has been used as a display). These machines are carefully inspected, rebuilt to the original specifications; this process includes the replacement of any non-functional components or accessories and additional testing for quality assurance.
Refurbished computers offer performance on par with "Factory Fresh" computers; they may show some visible wear, but refurbished computers are often offered at a deep discount in comparison to factory fresh models. "Refurbs" offer great value and powerful computing.
What's included with a refurb?
Most refurbished computers come with an operating system and instructions in English only, unless otherwise specified. Make sure to read through the product detail page fully; most "refurbs" will come with a keyboard and mouse in the box, other accessories may not be present.
What about the warranty?
Refurbished computers are supplied by the manufacturer with a 30-60 day parts and labour warranty. This warranty ensures that the machine will not exhibit any defects on the materials or workmanship for upto 90 days from the date of purchase.
