Posts: wham121736 | Ugly Hedgehog

sb wrote:

Recently bought one from Amazon. Amazing machine for just under $500.

Thanks sb

Oct 24, 2021 11:15:26 #

Thanks

Country Boy wrote:

My son-in-law bought a laptop from Sears for my granddaughter starting college and when she called Dell to register the warranty they told her it was already registered to another person and that what she got was a reconditioned PC. Sears took it back but you need to be careful with some sales!

Oct 24, 2021 07:03:29 #

Thanks Bruce. EBay is a crap shoot I guess since sellers are all different. Outfits that only do refurbishing are probably more reliable since that is their only job and reputation is on the line.

riderxlx wrote:

I have never bought anything refurbished from Walmart and I don’t trust eBay.
I have bought several used computers made by Dell from Micro Center in Dallas Texas. Never ever had a problem with any of them.
Bruce

Oct 24, 2021 06:59:42 #

Thanks, I didn’t realize that capacitor swelling was a problem.

chikid68 wrote:

I do the refurbish instead of buying a refurbished unit.
It's a good way to save money though .
When I refurb a computer I inspect all the capacitors and replace any that are even slightly swollen.
I replace the hard drive and often upgrade the RAM before reinstalling the operating system and drivers.

Oct 24, 2021 06:57:08 #

Thanks for the reply.

John N wrote:

U.K. I use 'refurbished' Microsoft Certified (wha... (show quote)

Oct 24, 2021 06:56:19 #

bwana wrote:

I've had excellent results with refurbished computers. Quite often refurbishing only requires the replacement of a harddrive or a broken screen. I have a refurbished 17" HP laptop that is still running 12 years later; however, it will only run Windows 7 but that is just fine.

bwa

Thanks bwana. Guess I should try to find out what work was done/required.

Oct 23, 2021 18:55:18 #

Thanks

flip1948 wrote:

Several years ago I purchased a refurbished Dell L... (show quote)

Oct 23, 2021 17:47:32 #

What about Walmart or EBay?

ecunnar wrote:

Refurbished computers are most of the time better than new ones. Manufacturers put returned units thru more stringent testing than the new ones. Referbs (by manufacturer) are typically all that I buy and one Dell that I have is currently 12 years old and still works perfectly which I use for word processing only.

Oct 23, 2021 17:46:51 #

What about Walmart or EBay?

Tote1940 wrote:

From Amazon, a Mac book , perfect still runs like a charm, upgraded OS several times

Oct 23, 2021 12:04:42 #

Thanks tote1940

Oct 23, 2021 12:00:32 #

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storm brewing

The bottom third would make a beautiful landscape by itself.

nj53 wrote:

fall in western colorado can bring varied, quick changes in the weather.

Oct 23, 2021 11:50:50 #

Has anyone experience purchasing refurbished computers from Walmart or EBay?

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Sep 25, 2021 07:51:43 #

Question: Can anyone tell me where Foliage Change is in "Full Color" now in VT or NY

Try smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map. It shows coverage for all US now and future.

goldstar46 wrote:

Good Morning Hoggers.... br br My wife and I are ... (show quote)

Sep 8, 2021 15:50:22 #

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First strike...

tommystrat wrote:

I am very pleased that my image brought back such great memories! Ain't photography grand?

With my camera in hand I’m as excited about what I might see around a bend in the trail as I was contemplating what I might find around a bend in the stream I was wading. Thanks again for helping me remember those earlier experiences.

Sep 8, 2021 07:03:48 #

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First strike...

tommystrat wrote:

Early morning on the river... eerie with the ruined bridge pilings, fog and quiet... then, the first strike of the trophy fish I am about to catch! Dreamscape? Perhaps, but that's what dreams are made of, right? As usual, download provides the best view...

At 85 years old I can’t deal with waders and slippery rocks below. But gawd do I remember the feel of wet fog and the chill going down my spine as I wonder how am I going to keep the clunker under that ripple from wrapping my line around the piling. Lord don’t let me miss this one! Thanks for helping me relive those wonderful days on the river.