Before purchasing this used laptop, you should be careful that the purchased laptop is worth the money that has been issued. This time I will share some tips when buying a used laptop to reduce the risk.
- Understand the meaning of ‘refurbished’ and ‘used’
Refurbished means that the laptop is returned from the buyer to the manufacturer due to some defect. Manufacturers will repair, inspect and replace any of the less expensive components before they are sold to the market at a cheaper price. Usually in Malaysia, refurbished laptops come from developed countries such as Japan and Korea.
Used laptops mean second hand laptops sold either by first and subsequent users or by middlemen.
Usually refurbished laptops are more reliable because they have been inspected by the manufacturer and have been reconditioned. However, the price of a second hand laptop may be considerably lower than a refurbished laptop.
- Check the seller background
Check the seller of the laptop carefully. Check out products he has already sold to customers before. Read reviews or testimonials from previous customers. If possible, send a message to the seller and ask some questions about the condition of the laptop and the status of the stock.
- Check warranty on laptop.
Read the description in the listing of the laptop. Is there a warranty or not? If there is a warranty, how long is the warranty active? If the warranty is not mentioned in the details, you should be careful because the seller will not be held responsible if the laptop received is damaged. If it has been damaged it may be possible for us to make a report and ask for compensation from the shopee or lazada but if it is damaged after a few weeks of use it will be difficult for us to seek compensation.
- Carefully review the laptop specifications.
Read the description on the laptop. Focus on the Processor type and the RAM quantity of the laptop. The specification depends on the user but if you want a laptop for everyday use such as browsing and office work, 4GB RAM and Intel i3 or AMD A5 / A6 processor is sufficient.
One of the methods I use to look at the laptop is to look at the model of the laptop and do a google search. Compare the original specifications and specifications on the online shopping website. If there is a significant difference then the laptop has already been dismantled and replaced by a different spare part.
- Carefully compare prices of new and used laptops.
A friend once bought a used laptop for RM900. He was very lucky with his purchase. I took a look at the model of the laptop and found that it did not match what was written on the online shopping website. In short, a friend’s purchased laptop is ASUS Model X and its website is ASUS Model Y. Asus Model Y has higher specifications and both X and Y models have the same physical characteristics. It’s pretty hard to tell. Most annoying to this friend is the new Model X at RM1200. Just add RM300 more and he can already get a new laptop with 1 year warranty and free gift.
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