Buying Used Laptop from Pawnshop: Worth it? 12-Month Warranty, Pros & Cons Discussion

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Is buying a used laptop from a pawnshop a good idea? I will add that they add 12 months of warranty

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It is difficult to say unequivocally, I would describe it so that it depends on its history, which probably no one knows. From my experience, I would prepare for a prophylactic disk replacement, other components, if it is in good condition, should not be especially broken. Perhaps I would consider gaming-type laptops because they could be overused.
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And I will write otherwise. Compare the price of a given used laptop and a new one of the same model. If the difference is significant and the laptop is reasonably well-kept, it is worth buying as long as everything works as it should. If the price difference is not great, it is better to buy a new one with a 24-month warranty

It all depends on the model and price segment.
If it is a budget model with any parameters - it is better for the money of an older, higher class leaseholder - it comes longer and more reliable.

I would not buy, because if someone gives the equipment, it is virus-infected, with pirate soft.
Unless you want to reboot the system or Linux.

In pawnshops, you can also buy from a normal user - not only from a pirate - you have to watch before buying.

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To be honest, I recommend taking laptops from such sources for the most part (excluding harsh uses like games, Extreme HD movies, etc.). The reason is simple - the equipment is usually much cheaper than the one bought in the store, and it is not always (actually, it is rare) that something is wrong with this equipment. And if it is - the warranty is valid and the shortcomings will surely come out by then ... And if necessary, you can re-load the system and the wardrobe is fine.

Post-lease, pawnshop - it is worth it and you do not need to feel excessive stress before buying.

After leasing Dell and Lenovo computers, I converted a lot in the company and privately and the experience was a plus. They go much better and last longer than folders or budget series of laptops. I still have working Dell antiques that are 12 years old and still in use. From the folders that I had on the company at that time, everything was deleted.

A used laptop is only worthwhile if it is a high model, e.g. a business model, for which the seller gives 1 more warranty and has an original system. The second condition is the ability to thoroughly check the equipment before buying, so I do not recommend online shopping. Laptops are not built for long runs because processors have a higher temperature than in the stationary. As someone mentioned, if your laptop has an old hard drive, a USB drive and frequent buackup is a must. Laptop disks can drop overnight.

There are a lot of companies that regenerate, give new disks and a guarantee - you can buy a decent Thinkpad for i5 for 1300 - performance and parameters better than most supermarkets, not to mention the comfort of work.

You write not to take a gaming laptop from the pawnshop. That's what I wanted Exactly Acer VX 15. Well, I can't see it, because unfortunately I would buy it online.
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Guarantee by guarantee. But, for example, the laptop may have been flooded earlier. Something will get damaged in the end and you will flood it, and there is no guarantee for it.
Without watching it live, there is some risk of buying. Is it worth it? It depends on the price and whether you can deal with them in case of any problems.

I bought some laptops over the net, some blind. But they are mostly either Toughbooks or ThinkPads. So, in general, equipment is damn resistant, not game-like inventions.
One was slightly flooded, it turned out after about 5 months. The power diode gently began to change its brightness. But a quick reaction and it was possible to save him before the corrosion would make a big mess.

You never quite know what happened to the equipment before.

And stuffing faulty equipment in pawnshops? Standard In general, poor knowledge of the recipient, and the thought that the owner will probably pay it back and take it back.