A Refurbished computer is a professional-grade device that has been used for a short time, recovered, and put back on the market at a much more affordable price and, usually, with a 1-year warranty. Are you intrigued by the fact that the price is much lower? It's true – and we will show you that it's really worth it! 

A Refurbished is not the same as a used one, in the sense we are accustomed to the word "used". Generally, the quality of refurbished laptops is much higher than those sold in stores or by individuals second-hand, as they are professional-grade computers, more resistant and durable. Besides this, you can also customize the type of disk or the storage of your PC, thus making it a much more powerful and faster version than the original.  

So that you are not afraid to purchase a Refurbished device and have technical problems with it shortly after the purchase, there is a law that requires sellers to provide at least 6 months of warranty for all refurbished products sold. According to Expresso, "The period to return or exchange products with defects or faults will increase from two to three years starting January 1, 2022. (...) The three-year period also applies to refurbished products, such as mobile phones or computers. However, the period can be reduced to 18 months if the goods are used, and by agreement between buyer and seller." 

Speaking of prices, if you want to buy a new computer with good technical features, you should be prepared to spend at least 600 euros. The same equipment, refurbished version, would cost about half the price. At Digiplanet, our refurbished laptops start at around 200 euros! 

These prices are justified by the fact that refurbished computers come from large companies that use leasing or renting of computers, which are frequently renewed, giving way to more recent models. These laptops are acquired by companies like Digiplanet and go through a maintenance process before being sold at a lower price.  

Maintenance, carried out by a specialized technical team, consists of cleaning the equipment, formatting it, and improving some features, such as memory and/or processor. Finally, it is tested to ensure good performance. 

Besides being cheaper, choosing a Refurbished computer is eco-friendly! Recovering a laptop reduces environmental waste and electronic waste production, giving new life to the equipment. This circular economy model allows for the recycling of electronic waste and access to cheap computers from reputable brands like DELL, LENOVO, or HP. 

At Digiplanet, we have several employees and employees' family members purchasing our refurbished products. There is no better seal of quality than the employees themselves recommending a company's products. The daughter of one of our technical employees bought a Lenovo X240, even upgraded the disk and RAM, all for less than €300. She saved money, contributed to a more sustainable planet, and has a super powerful laptop! What are you waiting for to get yours? 

Maria do Mar Sousa, 08/26/2021