Anybody thinking about ordering a refurbed computer from Dell Outlet

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anybody thinking about ordering a refurbed computer from Dell Outlet

Posted: 6/1/2010 7:49:11 PM EDT

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15% off a refurbed notebook or desktop, good through tomorrow. They are also offering free 3-5 day shipping on refurbed laptops. Got a netbook 1012 for $246.91 with the n450 processor and 250 gig HD and 6 cell battery. New it would have been $299 plus 8% tax and $16 shipping. Substantial savings and same 1 year warranty.

Posted: 6/1/2010 7:58:56 PM EDT

[#1]

I have had good luck with refurbs through TigerDirect. I am not sure their discounts at Dell are as deep.

Posted: 6/1/2010 8:07:02 PM EDT

[#2]

Lots of guys I work with have ordered from the outlet and had good success.

Just be a smart shopper because stuff there isn't always such a steal.

If I wanted another netbook, I'd happily snatch up the deal you posted.

Posted: 6/1/2010 8:11:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Lots of guys I work with have ordered from the outlet and had good success.

Just be a smart shopper because stuff there isn't always such a steal.

If I wanted another netbook, I'd happily snatch up the deal you posted.

I've been researching and pricing for a month... nothing that cheap new with those specs, not even close. Closest was an Asus for $330 plus tax or a new Dell for $299 plus tax and shipping.

Posted: 6/1/2010 8:40:30 PM EDT

[#4]

I have done refurbs from E-bay a couple of times, and was always happy. The ones I got were Latitudes though, so support was there. No Netbook experience.

Posted: 6/1/2010 8:48:59 PM EDT

[#5]

I have a refurb from Dell. Great computer, runs solid. It's the windows that is the problem.

Posted: 6/1/2010 8:51:33 PM EDT

[#6]

I've bought (and sold) a ton of dell refurbs over the years, haven't bought any in a while since the good discounts/cheap shipping dried up a few years back

Posted: 6/1/2010 8:52:32 PM EDT

[#7]

If you want me to, I can pick up some Dell rackmounts from the cnty surplus sale for $75. I should get one just for the LTO-1 drive.

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:05:08 PM EDT

[#8]

I have a refurbished laptop now. I'll never buy a refurbished computer again.

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:17:13 PM EDT

[#9]

Typing on a refurb Dell laptop right now. It's the wife's. Also have a refurb Dell netbook. Would definitely buy again if I got a good enough deal.

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:18:01 PM EDT

[#10]

I've owned several refurbed Dells. They've all been great...

go for it!

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:36:36 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I have had good luck with refurbs through TigerDirect. I am not sure their discounts at Dell are as deep.

+1 for Tiger direct

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:38:35 PM EDT

[#12]

As bad as new Dells are, why would you take a risk on a used one?z

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:40:45 PM EDT

[#13]

I used to order a bunch for the office. Took a wihle if you knew what you wanted to go thru their list that refreshed like every 20 minutes. Many of them were apparently returns and had never been used at all.

I'm not sure the deals are as good now as they used to be. Used to buy one that appeared new and never plugged in for 50% of a new one.

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:43:45 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
As bad as new Dells are, why would you take a risk on a used one?z

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:46:29 PM EDT

[#15]

You can get new Compaq or Acer/Emachine new for less than that at the discounts now with not many people buying computers unless they need to.I got an Emachine full Windows laptop at Wally for $280 a few months back.Also my kid's desktop took a shit so got her a new Compaq,just tower and keyboard /mouse for less than $250 at the local ABC Warehouse

Posted: 6/1/2010 9:53:45 PM EDT

[#16]

Every Refurb Dell I have gotten craps out with in a year.

Posted: 6/1/2010 10:12:44 PM EDT

[#17]

I have, and I used to work at Dell.

The machines from the Dell Outlet are NOT necessarily 'refurbs' in the way you may think about them. Most are canceled orders, or units that were returned unopened. The good thing is they are all tested, whereas only maybe 1 in 100 are tested from manufacturing.

I scored a D420 laptop a few years ago for $400 less than new - while I was working at Dell (they only gave employees 10% discounts), so I looked up its serial number and it was just a canceled order - it never went to the customer.

My 22" monitor at home is the same deal. Scored for a GREAT price from the Dell Outlet a few years ago. I did get a 17" LCD a while back that would shut off after a few hours. Good thing is a warranty replacement got there the next morning once I called it in.

Posted: 6/1/2010 10:43:37 PM EDT

[#18]

I have bought two Desktops from the Dell Outlet, and had good luck with both of them. The first one has been with me for about three years, and the motherboard went south on it a couple of weeks ago, I can't complain, I got a hell of a deal on it. Over three years ago I paid $269 and it came with an Intel Dual Core CPU, 250GB HDD and three GB of Ram. Since I bought it it was flawless right up until the HDD controller on the mainboard died.

I may well buy its replacement through the Dell Outlet. Be careful though, the prices vary widely. I took my time and checked several times a day until I saw exactly what I wanted at a price I liked. I probably saw a hundred similar machines at a higher price, then all of a sudden they put about twenty of them just like the one I ordered on over an hour or so. If you see what you like, and the price is right don't hesitate or it will be gone.

Posted: 6/2/2010 2:20:28 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
You can get new Compaq or Acer/Emachine new for less than that at the discounts now with not many people buying computers unless they need to.I got an Emachine full Windows laptop at Wally for $280 a few months back.Also my kid's desktop took a shit so got her a new Compaq,just tower and keyboard /mouse for less than $250 at the local ABC Warehouse

Really, I have notebooks in a variety of sizes, I needed a new NETBOOK. Can you provide me with a link for an Acer Netbook with the N450 processor and a 250GB HD and Windows 7 and a 6 cell battery for $246 shipped including tax?

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