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LuvLoogie

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2. too general. need more specifics as to make, model, config, OS...

Reply to KG (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:23 PM

Feb 2017

at this point I wouldn't get less than a core i5 quad core or equivalent w 4GB RAM and 500GB HD DVD R/W running WIN7 Pro. $250.00 to $300.00.

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anyone experienced getting 'refurbished' computers from Amazon? [View all] KG Feb 2017 OP

Factory Refurbished or "refurbished" by Joe-Bob the refurbisher master" ret5hd Feb 2017 #1

i have no idea who's refurbing. KG Feb 2017 #6

(I actually have a friend (nick-)named JoeBob who builds computers!) lastlib Feb 2017 #8

too general. need more specifics as to make, model, config, OS... LuvLoogie Feb 2017 #2

well, planning on spending 750 on desktop gaming rig and run AutoCAD on it. and a laptop KG Feb 2017 #5

Can't speak to gaming rigs. Mostly business and education experience. Though LuvLoogie Feb 2017 #9

Prefer to buy locally on Craigslist.... physioex Feb 2017 #3

The HPs we bought were beat to hell scscholar Feb 2017 #4

I've bought refurbished laptops from NewEgg.com csziggy Feb 2017 #7

It's hit-or-miss from what I hear. hunter Feb 2017 #10

I have bought several, got some great deals. check the sellers comments. Sunlei Feb 2017 #11

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