Reconditioned Laptops

Ebe_Scrooge

I'm looking for a reconditioned laptop for my son - nothing flashy, just a basic model that he can use for homework and going on MSN to chat to his friends. Can't afford a new one, so thinking of a reconditioned one. Google throws up any number of companies, but I'm wary of buying from cowboys. Any recommendations for reputable companies I could look at ? I've had a look at the Dell Outlet shop but they still seem to be quite pricey, and some of websites that Google returns seem to be an awful lot cheaper - too cheap, perhaps ...... ???

Thanks in advance.

jaydeeuk1

PC world or argos ebay site. Often have decent ones around the £160 mark.

Have to be quick though, often go within an hour, especially coming up to xmas

Otherwise, perhaps look at a 10" netbook instead? Something like this looks ok for the cash

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acer-Aspire-One-521-105Dk-10-1-Netbook-/130581956830?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item1e674a88de#ht_2013wt_1199

Ebe_Scrooge

Thanks very much for that. I'm not really an Ebay user, wasn't aware that Argos etc. had official outlets, but just had a quick look and there's some good stuff there. Also hadn't considered a netbook - that looks to be ideal for what we need. Will have a look around, thanks again.

chrisw

Some cheap ones on here:-

http://www.studentcomputers.co.uk/

A popular site with this forum as they often have cheap Ipods as well.