IS IT WORTH BUYING A REFURBISHED LAPTOP?

A refurbished laptop is one that is no longer required by someone else before going through a refurbishment process. This may involve anything from replacing and repairing parts to giving the system a clean-up, performing a data erasure and grading the laptop for resale. Rather than buying a brand new laptop, you can get your hands on top models for a much cheaper price. This includes those from manufacturers such as Dell and Lenovo.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS & DOWNSIDES OF BUYING REFURBISHED COMPUTERS?

Here are some of the pros and cons of buying refurbished laptops

PROS - When it comes to the advantages of investing in a refurbished laptop, the most popular benefit is the price. While most machines come in good working condition, you won't have to pay as much as if you brought the device brand new. It means you can often stretch your budget to a better type of laptop than you previously hoped. Businesses can also cut costs when upgrading laptops at their company or if setting up more staff to work from home.

PROS - Another benefit of buying refurbished laptops is to the environment. In the UK, we produce tonnes of e-waste every year though electrical and electronic items no longer wanted. Many of these devices are in a perfectly good state, so they can be used elsewhere. As an specialist IT refurbisher, we're passionate about providing the best computer recycling solutions available. By refurbishing laptops, PCs, accessories and other IT parts, we offer an alternative way to deal with computers no longer required, ensuring our customers can benefit via low price deals.

CONs - Truthfully, there are very few drawbacks of buying refurbished laptops. The only compromise you'll make is that the machine won't be brand new, so there may be some signs of previous use as detailed via the laptop grade assigned. However, you'll get much more for your money, and many people even use the extra cash to pay for upgrades they want, customising their set-up to make it work for them. It's a really flexible way of ensuring you get the right laptop or PC for your needs.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE BEST REFURBISHED LAPTOPS TO BUY?

The best refurbished laptop for your needs will depend on your unique requirements. There are lots of amazing products available, from gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce processors to Windows 10 laptops and ranges like the Lenovo ThinkPad and Dell Latitude. A few questions to ask yourself include:

• Is the laptop primarily for personal or business use?
• Do I need a lightweight laptop model to use while on the move?
• Do I need a machine for a specific use, e.g. gaming laptops?
• How much customisation do I want to perform - would a desktop PC set-up suit this more?
• Are there certain manufacturers I like more than others?
• What laptop accessories do I need?

When you compare products, there are lots of different factors that contribute towards its power, performance and price, including the processor (e.g. intel core i3, intel core i7, intel core i5 etc.), operating system (e.g. Windows 10 pro) and date of original release.

WHERE CAN I BUY REFURBISHED PCS & LAPTOPS IN THE UK?

If you've been looking for one of the best suppliers of UK refurbished laptops, you're in the right place! At Giga Refurb, we've implemented a robust testing system to ensure we're 100% satisfied you're receiving a good quality product. All our refurbished laptops are graded to make sure you understand the condition to expect them in. We give both new and existing customers great deals via low price products throughout our store. Order now for next day delivery.

WHICH LAPTOP IS RIGHT FOR ME?

When you compare refurbished laptops, you'll notice several differences between each model you look at, so you'll need to narrow down the right one for you. Take a look at our website. We have lots of support available to help you compare laptops, from bullet point features listed under items featured in each category to clear specs detailed when you click on a product you like. You'll see information such as: (please note, SSD = solid state drive)

• the brand and model (e.g. HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad, Dell Latitude, Apple MacBook Pro etc.)
• the processor installed (e.g. AMD, intel core i3, intel core i5 3320m, intel celeron, intel core i7 etc.)
• memory and hard drive (e.g. 240Gb SSD, RAM 512GB SSD, 128GB SSD, 16Gb RAM, 4GB RAM, 8GB Ram 256Gb SSD etc.)
• any gaming PC or laptop features (e.g. Nvidia GeForce graphics processing unit, AMD Ryzen etc.)
• screen size (e.g. 14 inch monitors, 12 5 inch monitors, 15 inch monitors, 17 inch monitors, 19 inch full HD monitors etc.)
• warranty length
• delivery options
• price point
• laptop grade
• available upgrades

WHAT COMPUTER ACCESSORIES DO I NEED?

We have lots of accessories available on our co uk site, including those refurbished for laptops and PCs. This includes:

• keyboards
• mice
• laptop bags
• coolers and adapters
• printers
• mouse mats
• softare (e.g. windows 10 pro upgrades)
• docking stations
• cables
• laptop chargers and adapters etc.
• gaming accessories

Can't find what you need? Just get in touch.

DO YOU SUPPLY LAPTOPS GAMING EQUIPMENT?

If you want to see some of the best refurbished gaming equipment we sell, explore our sales pages now. This includes our range of gaming PCs, laptops, graphics cards, intel processors and more.

WHAT LAPTOP BRANDS ARE BEST?

There are many laptop manufacturers we'd highly recommend, including Dell (e.g. Dell Precision, Dell Latitude laptops), Lenovo (e.g. Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo X1 Carbon laptops), Apple, laptops HP and more. We'll even update the operating system to Windows 10 Pro if required.

ARE HARD DRIVES BRAND NEW?

Whether a customer has ordered a new Dell laptop or an intel core i7 computer, we put hard drives and data-bearing media through a data destruction process. This involves wiping the machines of all previous data held on the device so that you'll set yourself up as a brand new user.

DO YOU OFFER A WARRANTY?

We offer a 1 year warranty on our refurbished products, giving you peace of mind that you're receiving a good quality item.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY ORDERED ITEMS?

When you add an item to your shopping cart and head to the checkout, there will be an opportunity to select the type of delivery you want. This can range from collection from our specialist computer recycling site in Manchester to fast, next day delivery.

IT REFURBISHMENT EXPERTS - BUY LENOVO LAPTOPS, BUSINESS COMPUTERS & MORE HERE

When you browse our co uk website pages, you'll see we continually add new items to our supplies as they become available once graded. This includes Apple tablets, mobile phones, gaming equipment, top laptops, PCs, workstations, monitors and more. We make it easy to compare items we add to our site, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Check out our amazing product and customer service reviews on Trustpilot now.

GET IN TOUCH - CONTACT US NOW FOR ALL REFURBISHED LAPTOP ENQUIRIES

Whether you're looking for a new Dell Latitude or our latest deals on refurbished Apple tablets, Lenovo products and more, please contact us if you have any questions. You can also call our customer service line on (+44 ) 0161 745 9720.