Mark asks…
Is it safe to buy laptops or any expensive electronics online?
For instance, I plan to buy a VAIO brand laptop on overstock.com for $800. Much cheaper than it is in best buy or any stores around me. Would it be safe? I’m afraid if I loose all that money and don’t receive my item considering I have never bought anything expensive that is almost $1000.
MIntel answers:
As long as the place you are buying it from is reputable, and you have done your research, then it is perfectly safe.
Overstock.com is a reputable retailer, but you can also try amazon.com or newegg.com
Sandy asks…
Say i buy a refurbished laptop from overstock.com, what exactly are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
just interested my laptop just got stolen.
MIntel answers:
What is your main concern really? Is it buying from Overstock.com, buying a refurbished laptop or other?
I haven’t bought from Ostock before, I would hope the transaction goes well. They do offer a two year protection for $70 that sounds good:
http://www.overstock.com/cart?addqty3176303=1&addid3176303=3808352&BUY.x=79&BUY.y=21&BUY=Add+to+Shopping+Cart&war3176303=1668968#wa
…if you are concerned it dying after 90 day of warranty. With a laptop … Getting moved around alot is a good idea anyway.
Refurbished electronic are items that are returned to the mfg’ for any reason. Some times cosmetic, sometimes nothing wrong with the hardware at all, like if if was returned from a retailer because it’s open box and the retailer couldn’t put on sale floor again. If so it’s returned to the mfg, fixed and all items that go with it is tested with more scrutiny to higher mfg specifications than what rolls off the assembly line and gets a fresh install of the OS. Read up on it more if you haven’t yet.
Laura asks…
should i get this laptop from overstock.com
here is the laptop http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/HP-Pavilion-dv6605us-Laptop-Computer-Refurbished/3175757/product.html?
i dont really know anything about laptops but this is for a 12 year old girl but im not sure to get it at overstock.com
MIntel answers:
It is refurbished meaning it has been used and re-conditioned. It is up to you if you want to buy something used. I would personally spend extra and buy a new one.
Betty asks…
Has anyone ever purchased a Refurbished Dell Laptop from overstock.com?
If so, what kind of experience did you have?
MIntel answers:
Refurbished items can be a good deal, and Dells are great computers…
Linda asks…
What is the best laptop cpu for djing and music production besides mac?
I can’t afford a mac and am considering a refurbished laptop from overstock.com
thanks!
MIntel answers:
Any processor that’s multi-core will be fine (core duo, core 2 duo, AMD athlon, etc) pretty much any notebook made in the past 3 years can easily do audio production and editing. A big Hard Drive will be a must, 250 GB at least. And make sure it has a PCI-expresscard slot, and a IEEE 1394 i link (4 pin firewire) I edit audio a lot, and these features enable you to add quality high speed external audio cards. As the USB 2.0 external audio cards have a lot of lag. And honestly, the most important will be the software you choose. Get Windows xp pro or even better windows xp pro media center edition 2005. Vista has far too many audio glitches. And If you are an experienced musician, I recommend spending the cash for FL studio 8xxL producer edition, That’s what I use. If you are just starting out, get something simple and free like audacity. And it’s a myth that mac books are the best for this type of thing. I have both pc and mac machines and honestly, there isn’t anything the Mac’s do that my pc’s can’t. And The software is always cheaper for pc anyway.
Oh, don’t buy from overstock dude, They only have complete ripoffs for notebooks. Buy a 6 month old used one from your local classifieds, or craigslist for 400$.
Thomas asks…
I’m looking to find a US laptops wholesaler ?
Besides well-known BestBuy,WalMart,CDW,Costco,ComputerWorld,Amazon,Overstock,eBay etc.
Those are commercial ones.I am looking to find a online (website) store or source where I can buy securely the products and not to be from the mentioned above retailers.
This is not the right time and place for commercials and cheap adds like yours,Mrs.LovelyPatty…
Please,do not use Yahoo!Answers space for that !!!
MIntel answers:
Try http://www.newegg.com/
Sharon asks…
Which of these two laptops should I get, and why?
I have it narrowed down to these two laptops now I just need to chose. Here are the links.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/product_detail.do?product_code=KC489UAR%23ABA&aoid=20715&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=KC489UAR
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Fujitsu-LifeBook-A6020-C-Laptop-Refurb/2669920/product.html?
MIntel answers:
Both of these computers are really slow and both only have 1 GB memory. If you’re planning to run Windows Vista, you’ll need at least 2 but preferably 3 GB memory. There are many laptops for around the same price that are faster and come with more memory and more hard disk space. With all the back-to-school specials in all the stores, you might find something you like better. Good luck!
Daniel asks…
Does anyone know of any great cheap notebooks/laptops or great websites with Discount electronics prices?
Can you recommend a great notebook I can use for job hunting and small tasks? Also what is the big different between a notebook and a laptop? I know a laptop is more powerful but can you have anything saved on a notebook? Can you have any programs? And does anyone know of any websites like overstock.com that aren’t to commercial and still offer awesome prices?
And when I mean cheap I mean under 300$
MIntel answers:
I got my refurbished Toshiba for $300 on ebay.
Carol asks…
joesdaddy Outrageous prices on overstock?
Ebay sellers is whats wrong with overstock.example edward379 buys laptops on ebay $50 $100 and sells as joesdaddy on overstock at Outrageous prices
MIntel answers:
I just found this website noBonez.net its like my new hidden joy i bought my laptop, my camera and a set of bookshelves, and shipping was free. And for everything i spent only $1129.50 but the thing i love the most is the backdoor feature there reps are so friendly and responsive they e-mailed me a selection in 3 mins and i purchased straight from my e-mail ! Its a great site i told so many people about this site i referred everyone and there prices are very reasonable and using the backdoor is like having a personal shopper
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