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    Dell Refurb Units

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dachshundman, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. dachshundman

    dachshundman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered a 1420 refurb and I was wondering if Dells refurbs are ok? I got the extended warranty with it. Just was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the refurbs. Should I be worried? :confused:
     
    dachshundman, Nov 1, 2007
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  2. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    You shouldn't be worried.

    If there is problem w/ it, let Dell fix it, or just return it is all.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 1, 2007
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    why would you order then ask this? shouldn't it be the other way around ;) but yes you should be fine.
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 1, 2007
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  4. Samuel613

    Samuel613 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have purchased 2 refurb laptops from Dell, both of which had some issues, but treated me well. Good move to get the extended warranty, which I would do on any laptop, new or refurb.
     
    Samuel613, Nov 1, 2007
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  5. BoulderGeek

    BoulderGeek Notebook Guru

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    My 1500 from the Outlet was noted as Scratch & Dent, but I couldn't find any evidence whatsoever.

    It's been good for me for a month, and I just passed the 30 day return point. I guess I'm due to catastrophic failure any sec now. :-/

    I got my machine for $450 less by going through the outlet (for the same price I would have had to take a big drop in CPU, 1GB less memory, no webcam, two layers less of a monitor, 40GB smaller HD, cheapie network card, no XP Pro, etc).

    So far, refurb has been great for me.
     
    BoulderGeek, Nov 1, 2007
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