Refurbished Laptop That Runs Windows (No Gaming) - Budget $550

ky1975 on 15/04/2024 - 22:14
Last edited 15/04/2024 - 22:26 by 1 other user

I'm in need of a good, refurbished laptop that runs Windows, not for gamming, preferably priced around $550.

If anyone knows of any reliable options or has recommendations, I would greatly appreciate your input.

Thanks

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  • avoidfullprice on 15/04/2024 - 22:23
    +1

    If not for gaming, what is it for?

    Your question is quite open

    • freefall101 on 15/04/2024 - 23:02
      +4

      Presumably it is for gaming. But definitely not gamming.

    • Mechz on 16/04/2024 - 08:43
      +2

      Wow you must really hate OP to recommend this budget landfill.

      • boomramada on 16/04/2024 - 12:19

        Sorry I work in IT, at least OP give us a budget, otherwise I would recommend this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/841383 :)

        • Mechz on 16/04/2024 - 13:28
          +2

          How unfortunate.

          Part of doing IT correctly is supplying the best option for the job within budget.

  • ky1975 on 15/04/2024 - 22:56

    @avoidfullprice

    Primarily for MS Office use,
    I came across this option on https://www.recompute.com.au/dell-latitude-7400-14-intel-cor…
    Would you say this one is better than the ones mentioned in the other post?

    • freefall101 on 15/04/2024 - 23:05
      +1

      Set an alert for refurbished laptops on this site. Buy one that gets a lot of upvotes. Winning.

      That's not really a great price, which this is 3 years newer (although with a crap battery) - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/840881

      The other ones mentioned aren't refurbs, they're new and pretty average.

      Also you can reply to a user by hitting the "reply" button.

      • ky1975 on 16/04/2024 - 09:18

        How do you do this "Set an alert for refurbished laptops on this site. Buy one that gets a lot of upvotes"?

    • bobokingdom on 16/04/2024 - 09:24

      Depending on whether you need warranty. A new OEM battery can easily cost you $100+ plus anything can goes wrong. :(

      Personally, I will look for a HN Acer Special with i5 https://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-aspire-lite-15-6-inch-1…

      It is $100 over budget, but you get new parts for everything and at least 1 year of warranty.

      For $150 more, you can get this https://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-aspire-3-15-6-inch-i3-n…

      More memory (16GB) and very power efficient processor.

    • avoidfullprice on 16/04/2024 - 18:12

      Would you say this one is better than the ones mentioned in the other post?

      I would say your linked laptop will be more responsive than the ones in the above post

      I also agree with others the price is not great for a second hand specs laptop. The CPU is from 2017. I am not even sure it will support windows 11 without deliberately bypassing installation checks

  • bargaino on 15/04/2024 - 23:28
    +2

    Are you a road warrior/student? Then light weight and good battery matter.
    Or to mostly keep at home? Get bigger screen, unless you have space for an external monitor.

    Check out ACT https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/177/i.html?_ssn=bneacttrader&sto…

    For your budget you could get a surface book 2, with high-res screen, e.g.

    https://ebay.com.au/itm/196120108869

    • ky1975 on 16/04/2024 - 09:14

      Thanks for the URL's, I am leaning toward the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G6 i7 8665U 1.90GHz 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 14" FHD Touch Win 11
      https://www.australiancomputertraders.com.au/hp-elitebook-x3…

      Will propably upgrade the SSD.

      • Shadowsfury on 16/04/2024 - 10:50

        Been almost $100 cheaper for the same via ebay earlier in month - search ozb (i bought one)

        • ky1975 on 19/04/2024 - 15:51

          I used a $30 discount coupon from eBay Plus when I bought it. It wasn't quite a $100 cheaper, but still, I got some extra savings.

      • ozprash on 16/04/2024 - 14:17

        Got one last week with the Ebay refurb deal for $342. Very good condition and worth the non discounted price as well. Can go for this.

    • Clambabula on 16/04/2024 - 19:14

      I got this from them at the end of last year. Was perfect for my sons school

      2nd refurb I have got from then with no problems

      They have some good prices when ebay have the 17% off sales

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/195423799777?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

  • Mechz on 16/04/2024 - 08:51
    +1

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/335010248200?

    Good value there if you want to save a bit more.

  • ihfree on 16/04/2024 - 08:58
    +1

    Lots of advice in old threads regarding refurbs. I've also seen some recent deals on 10th/11th gen refurbs though haven't looked into them.

    If you go the refurb route, choose one with a 8th gen plus intel CPU.

    I've bought various refurb systems for family - t480s, carbon X1, yoga 380 and a Dell 7390. The Dell was cheapest at $219. I prefer the Lenovo systems personally.

    I've bought 4 refurbs laptops now - from Australian Computer Traders and Max Trading Group. I've also bought 2 USFF systems from Metrocom. Checking battery health, they've all exceeded what was listed, however, this may just have been luck of the draw.

  • Drakesy on 16/04/2024 - 11:30

    Imagine buying a laptop that can't run windows in 2024

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