Used Laptops A Money Saving Idea For College Students
In recent years, laptop computers have become much more popular than desktops, especially among students. It is estimated that well over 90% of college students that own a computer will buy a laptop instead of a desktop. The advantages of portability and the growing number of available wireless internet hubs make this an easy choice.
The downside of buying laptops is that they are generally much more expensive than desktop computers that have the same amount of power and memory.
Fortunately, this is one area where college students can easily save a lot of money. Many laptop computer manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, and Gateway, all have a wide selection of used laptop computers which are refurbished and resold at prices much lower than you would pay for a brand new notebook. Although they are used, they have been refitted and re-inspected by the manufacturer and even given a warranty that usually covers the first 90 days after purchase.
At todays prices, its hard to find a new laptop computer for less than $750, and even then you are buying the cheapest model with the smallest screen size and...