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Is it safer to buy 2nd hand laptop
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05-09-09, 03:10 PM
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Rep Power: 1  |  Is it safer to buy 2nd hand laptop Hello frnds pls help me i dont have much budget to go for a new laptop i have decided to for 2nd hand laptop will it be right decision of buying a used laptop. need only for surfing net,downloading,and watching movies Also i will be going to mumbai for holidays my frnd have adviced me to look also at the thieves market as they have big bargains on their product. whether the thieve markets in mumbai sell laptops??? sorry for my bad english |
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05-09-09, 03:25 PM
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Rep Power: 2 | I dont suggest to go for second hand laptops unless you buy from trusted source. Go for Dell whats ur budget? Quote:
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05-09-09, 03:26 PM
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Rep Power: 1 | 12-15000/- i am buying from my frnd but dont know the reason why he is selling the laptop what points shall i take into consideration while buying a second hand laptop. |
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05-09-09, 03:38 PM
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some general points to be considered before buying a secondhand laptop are 1. Check the configuration of hardware...RAM, Processor, Speed. This should atleast meet today's standard. 2. Googled the laptop model and check if it is a failure one. 3. Check whether the laptop supports your need atleast for 2/3 years, sothat you dont need to invest again. 4. More important thing is findout why he is selling his laptop. There might be some hidden issues.  | |
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05-09-09, 03:40 PM
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Rep Power: 1 | Thank you skap |
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05-09-09, 03:45 PM
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256 MB of RAM will be nice at this stage. Laptops are a bit costly when it comes to maintenance. So ask the age and configuration so that we can give you a better idea. Also ask your friend's opinion about its performance. If I am not mistaken laptops are available for 30,000. If you can manage a personal or bank loan, I suggest try a brand new one. | |
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05-09-09, 08:07 PM
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Rep Power: 1 | I have went to my frnds home here is the configuration of laptop HP invent around 4 years old pentium 3 847Mhz 128 mb ram 20 gb harddisk No battery back up Xp supported Very heavy DVD rom Price can reach upto 9000/- I want to ask that can ram,battery,and harddisk can be changed what will be the cost of it change Pls suggest guys should i go for it. My main aim is for surfing net,downloading movies,watching movies thats it. |
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05-09-09, 09:01 PM
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Rs. 9000 is really a small price for laptop. But if you try to replace any of the hardware, it will be costly as the model is old. The components may not be available and will be costly. Your purchase is profitable as long as you do not need to meet a maintenance personal. Hope this helped.  | |
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05-10-09, 01:18 AM
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Rep Power: 3 | its too old buddy... if it starts giving u trouble then its totally waste so think n invest allthough its a small amount, better try to go for a new one. |
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05-10-09, 11:13 AM
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Rep Power: 2 | its too old ya. 9000 is too much for this config. you will endup with lot of issues when you try changing RAM, HDD and all.. |
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05-10-09, 11:39 AM
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05-10-09, 03:19 PM
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Rep Power: 1 | ok i will not consider buying it i am going to mumbai for holidays and there is one more shop which sells 2nd hand laptops here is the site of them- indusserve add www and com is there anybody from mumbai and can suggest for shops i googled it but cant find it . Thanks guys for your valuable responses. |
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05-10-09, 05:45 PM
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| Please do not take this as an advice. But with such a small budget, it won't be easy to find a good laptop, even if it is second hand. Since you were ready to buy a laptop without backup, I believe portability is not an issue for you. For browsing and movies, it will be best to opt for a desktop. You can buy a 1 year old desktop with a descent configuration for Rs. 12,000. During maintenance, laptops may prove expensive. Laptops are good for those who travel and need to take the data with them. After you buy a laptop after first 2 weeks, the enthusiasm dies and it is just like another computer. If you buy a computer/laptop from a far away place, if any repair or damage happens, you won't be able to reclaim your money. |
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05-11-09, 12:18 PM
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Rep Power: 1 | i second dilip and others..... If you are indeed in need of a laptop then buy a new one.. i too had plans to buy second hand laptop then ended up with a new one..... U will get EMI with 0% interest if u have a credit card...... |
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05-11-09, 06:58 PM
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Rep Power: 5 | I your budget is around 15000/- . Go through this link laptop awailable for RS 15000 Computer, PDA for sale Mumbai |
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05-13-09, 02:06 PM
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Do you want portability ? (Battery Backup) If the answer is no , there is no point in going for a laptop .... u can go in for an excellent desktop (new) at that price ... speaking relative to a laptop | |
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05-15-09, 01:09 PM
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Rep Power: 5  | well said ShAdOwCoN, laptop is only essential when it comes to portability. for the normal stuff the desktop(2nd or new) is always good choice..... |
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