Exactly what is considered factory refurbished computer
equipment?
A lot of things can be labeled factory refurbished. So frivolous are some that
it's silly enough to make you laugh! Consumer laws prevent manufacturers from
selling anything considered factory refurbished as new, so the second consumer
gets the best deal and its just like a new computer!
For example, most major retail stores offer a 30 day money back guarantee on
their computer equipment and some consumers take advantage of this. So when the
new computer is returned, the manufacturer inspects the product and repackages
it like new. But it can't be sold as new now so you get a great price with the
original warranty, now its considerd a refurbished computer. Other reasons may
be the box was damaged in shipment and so it was returned, a slight defect, the
defective part is replaced by the manufacturer, tested and then repackaged just
like new. Maybe a minor cosmetic blemish on the casing that was corrected.
Demonstration units are also considerd factory refurbished computers. They are
also inspected, tested and repackaged. The box was simply opened or brand new
items that have been overstocked are also labeled factory refurbished.
Its hard to tell the history of each and every refurbished computer item but
what ever the reason for the refurbished label you can be sure that the computer
equipment has been inspected and serviced by the manufacturer then tested and
repackaged to meet original product specifications, just like a new computer.
And like I said before, all computer equipment merchandise is warranted by the
original manufacturer unless otherwise specified.
