Rebuilt Computers

Whether I need a computer or not, so many times I have been lured in by slick advertising to purchase the newest computer on the market.

I had to have the latest to keep up with the “Joneses.” My old computer would end up on a shelf in the garage because no one else wanted it either. Recently I visited a local shop in town that specializes in rebuilt computers. What a great idea and what a bargain!

Due to the sagging economy, my company had to make some cuts and I was one of them.  My wife and I are starting a home business and find we need another computer.  But do we? We could look into one of the rebuilt computers or I could get the old one from the garage and have it rebuilt or rebuild it myself. 

This shop would not only rebuild my old one if I wanted them to, but they had all the equipment necessary to upgrade my current computer to the speed and increased memory I may need.  The owner was a computer technician and was able to advise me of the changes and latest technology now available.  

My son and a friend just purchased a couple of reconditioned Mac laptops for the business. They are really happy with the performance and the support they have received.  The shop where they bought them has an in-house technician.

These types of neighborhood shops that offer rebuilt computers and reconditioned Mac laptops have been around a long time.  With all the money concerns they are becoming more popular.

   Before visiting one of these shops it is important to assess your current computer needs. 

·          What kind of work will you be performing?   Graphics and photos require a lot of memory and a good computer graphics card

·          Do you need a laptop or a desktop machine? 

·          What programs will you be using?  Some software is not compatible with the latest computer technology.

·          Seek the advice of a “computer techie” he should be able to get you going in the right direction.