Why
buy a Refurbished laptop from premiergent.co.uk
Frequently
asked Questions about refurbished laptops
Why buy a refurbished laptop rather than a cheap new laptop?
1.
When our refurbished laptops were brand new, most cost £2000 -
some cost more than £2500. This means you get the very best in
build quality and long product life - as we are still selling them now!
Compared to the current crop of £300 laptops available at high
street stores, refurbished laptops represent better value for money!
So for Cost Versus Value/Build Quality compared with whats currently
on the market today brand new at the similar price range- these refurbished
laptops are in a league above and much better value.
2.
When these refurbished laptops were brand new, the manufacturers never
comprimised on quality versus cost - thus meaning you got the very best
quality refurbished laptop money could buy, constructed using the highest
quality components and a clear and distinct design to detail, not seen
in new machines of today.
3.
Parts for these laptops are readily available as the demand for them
is still high, so don't worry if you need any upgrades/accessories in
the future.
4.
All our refurbished laptops are backed up by a 9 months warranty
with upto an optional 2 years extended warranty package if needed. The
battery is not warrantied as its classed as a consumable. If customers
want and EXPECT battery life as new they should contact us prior to
ordering,
5.
Our refurbished laptops with Pentium 2/Pentium 3/Pentium 4/M processors/Core
2 DUO, Core i5, Core i7, - that now,
out perform the newer entry level processors seen on many new cheap
laptops nowadays. As the Pentium 3/4/M mobile processors have a built
in numeric processor AND new CELERON M based laptops don't, so the older
processors generally perform better.
6.
Buying a quality refurbished laptop compared with buying something new
today - is much better value as you get a much higher quality machine
and value for money with long product life and reliability.
7.
Most of our Refurbished laptops will support Windows 98SE, Windows XP,
Windows 2000. We can even install Windows 7 on later model refurbished
laptops, please contact us.
What
are refurbished laptops and what does 'Grade A' mean?
All
our refurbished laptop components including screen, optical drives including
CD, DVD, or CDRW/DVD, hard disk drive, ports, etc have been checked
and an array of tests has been conducted to ensure the laptop is in
complete working order, before its delivered to you. We run a 24 hour
burn cycle and this means leaving the laptop powered on 24 hours, so
you get total peace of mind when you receive the item.
Our range of laptops have been completely manufacturer refurbished and
professionally cleaned - this means than the manufacturer has undertaken
the testing process fully - ensuring you get the highest standard of
quality in the laptop.
'Grade
A' is a classification awarded to a refurbished laptop - when the
following comprehensive criteria has been undertaken :
1.
The laptop has been fully and professionally refurbished by the
original manufacturer and tested in accordance to guidelines adopted
worldwide by the industry,
2.
The laptop has no major scratches/dents/broken plastics and it is in
the best condition possible for a pre-owned item.
Customers should realise these are pre-owned used laptops have marks
on them, which are to be expected and battery life wont be as good as
new or even wont be there at all. If customers do want good battery
life, please contact us before ordering and we can supply a new battery
with the laptop at optional extra cost,
3.
The laptop has been fully data cleaned and wiped,
4.
The laptop external accessories including the power adaptor have been
fully load tested.
Where
do you source your refurbished laptops from?
We
source our complete range of refurbished laptops from corporate and
ex-lease blue chip stock. Laptops from these sources have been kept
in the best condition possible and regulary
been serviced according to the manufacturers guidelines. This ensures
that we supply the best possible condition refurbished laptop that money
can buy. Many other sites selling refurbished laptops DO NOT adopt our
strigent testing procedures or even source them from where we do - meaning
you get an inferior laptop in bad condition and prone to early failure!
Our aim is to offer you the best value for
money refurbished laptop that money can buy.
Importantly compared
to modern day new cheap laptops - refurbished laptops from major manufacturers
like Compaq, HP, Fujitsu-Siemens, IBM, Panasonic etc, had a very high
new cost. This means that these refurbished laptops are of the highest
quality and use the very best in build materials - so for your money
buying a quality refurbished laptop from us is better value than buying
a cheap new laptop and this is fact is our experience!
Nearly all our refurbished laptops are supported by Windows XP and are
Internet ready!
What
warranty do you offer?
We
offer a standard 9 months warranty with all our refurbished laptops
- which has the option of being extended to 2 years parts and labour
or upgraded to 12 months, if required. Please contact us prior to ordering
if you require any extra warranty cover.
All laptops are fully tested and supplied complete with power adaptor
and any other standard accessories before dispatch.
Please
note :- The laptop battery is classed as a consumable item and thus
is not warrantied in any way. However most of our refurbished laptops
have good batteries.
Brand new replacement batteries are also available if required, please
contact us prior to order.
Do
you offer technical support on these laptops?
Yes,
we offer FREE LIFETIME technical support/customer service unlike
many other competitors selling refurbished laptops! - by telephone on
our normal national rate number or email support. All emails are responded
to within 2 hours during our normal hours of business.
Can
you supply any other accessory/upgrade with the laptop?
Yes,
we can supply a vast array of accessories and upgrades with the laptop,
Do
the laptops have an operating system?
In most cases they do come with a Windows operating system. Where an
operating system is installed on a laptop - it will be shown as part
of the item description. If you need an alternative operating system
then please contact us before ordering, we can install Windows 98Se,
Windows XP, Windows 2000 and even Windows 7 on most refurbished laptops,
Where
do I get the drivers for these laptops?
The
drivers are available direct from the manufacturers website in most
cases. We cannot take any liability for the operating systems the original
manufacturer may support. Most of the higher Pentium 2/3 and above refurbished
laptops will support Windows XP though.
What
if the refurbished laptop that i'm after is not shown on your refurbished
laptop stock list?
If
the laptop/specification that your after is not shown on the website,
or you are working to a tight budget then email us with your individual
requirements - there will always be something we can supply you, even
though its not shown on our website.
Refurbished
laptops make the ideal starter laptop for users buying on a budget or
students looking for a good affordable quality laptop. Compared to new
cheap laptops available today, refurbished laptops offer good value
for money and are built to a much better quality standard and are proven
to be more reliable.
Preview
- Our range of quality refurbished laptops