Notebooks- Refurbished
This "Off-Lease" product has been leased to a customer typically 2 to 3 years. It has been inspected, repaired, if necessary, cleaned and repackaged. It may show some signs of use including minor scratches, slight wear on keyboards, etc. Open Box Product
For a variety of reasons customers may return a product after opening and, in some cases, using it briefly. We usually send these products back to their manufacturer but sometimes, after we inspect the product, we decide it’s better to offer it for sale at a discount then return it to its manufacturer. We put these products through a rigorous 7 point check to make sure they are in good condition and working properly. There may be a minor blemish and occasionally the original manuals may be missing but you can buy with confidence knowing the product is covered by its manufactures warranty and support. Don’t delay; open box products are priced right, available in very limited quantities and sell out fast.
Refurbished
In computer technology and electronics in general, refurbished refers to equipment that has been restored to like-new working condition and/or appearance or computer devices that have been sent back to the factory to fix a flaw. The term typically refers to the hardware products that have been either replaced with similar components or updated with newer technology than the device originally came with. These are typically referred to as "Refurbs".
Companies that lease computers will often refurbish the computers after they are turned in and resell the refurbished units. These are typically identified as, "Off Lease" (not "Refurbs"), and are offered at prices lower than those of new computers and/or regular refurbished units.
Buying a refurbished item is a great way to get a great buy on an outstanding product at a bargain price. There is no reason the label "refurbished" should cause you to hesitate. Remember, the unit has been given more attention than a traditional "new" product. And the rule of thumb for electronics is: if they run, they will likely run forever!
The most important consideration is simply that the retailer backs up the product with some sort of return policy and warranty to the extent that you feel comfortable making the purchase.
