This is a holiday buying guide for those who are looking to acquire an inexpensive laptop for themselves or for a friend. It is no longer uncommon for people to have multiple computers; some for work and some for play. Because of this, there are lots of people looking for secondary laptops that are very inexpensive. Fortunately, the price of laptops has come way down in recent years. That is the first thing in your favor. For those who are looking for deals, here are a few suggestions to keep in mind.
Online Coupons
Ok, suggestion number one. Look for discount coupons online. I just noticed that techbargains.com is offering a 20% off coupon for an Inspiron R series laptop. I have no idea how long that particular coupon will be offered but there are coupon offers popping up all of the time. It is surprising how many shoppers will forget to check out the available online coupons before they go shopping for a great deal on a laptop.
Refurbished
Suggestion number two has to do with one of the best kept secrets. Big computer retailers almost always have a great selection of refurbished laptops. A lot of people don’t know this because most of the retail sites don’t advertise this little secret. Sometimes you need to do some keyword searches on Google to find where these offers are hiding. A certified refurbished laptop is one that has been returned to the company and then completely retested by trained technicians to ensure they meet all of the original factory specifications. Some of these refurbished units have minor cosmetic blemishes that do not affect performance. To get even more information on refurbished laptops click here.
Scratch and Dent
Every large manufacturer and distributor is going to have a percentage of their products that will experience considerable cosmetic blemishes while moving them from point A to point B. Shipping items without bumping them is still more of an art than a science and some shippers are not very good artists. Nevertheless, these blemishes do not affect performance. Acquiring these laptops is another great way to save money while obtaining a quality laptop that has been through an outlet’s rigorous testing process. To see more on on this type of discounted desktops check this out.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cheap Laptop Sales
Finally, I need to stress the incredible opportunity that Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers laptop purchasers. These holidays are famous for great deals on just about everything but especially for electronics and even more specifically, laptops. Take the time several days in advance to do some serious Googling to compare the deals that will be had on those magic shopping days.
This holiday season is a great time to pick up on great laptop deals whether you are looking for new or used. It is also a great time to get Windows 8, the new Intel chipset and other bells and whistles you been wanting to get. Just remember, don’t be impulsive. Take the time to check out the current coupon offers as well as pricing on refurbished laptops.
Brian Jensen works for Dell and has a passion for learning and writing about all things technology. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.
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