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    Dell Refurb question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Av8rMark, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. Av8rMark

    Av8rMark Notebook Enthusiast

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    What are the downsides to purchasing a Dell Refurb?
     
    Av8rMark, Feb 21, 2008
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    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    It can come with signs of previous usage, such as wear on the keyboard or armrest. Machines might have been previously damaged and repaired. Unit was returned due to grainy Samsung screen(which is not replaced as that's not a defect).

    The last point is something I'm not completely sure about, but some people have mentioned that.
     
    dtwn, Feb 21, 2008
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