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Refurbished laptop by Lenovo
What does this look like as far as specs?
Intel HD Graphics
Hard Drive Capacity
320 Gibibytes
Intel Core i5
DVD/CDRW
Processor Speed
2.6 Gigahertz
Maximum RAM Supported
16
RAM Memory 8 Gigabytes
Windows 10
Thinkpad T430
Screen Size
14 Inches
Lenovo
Is "refurbished" to be avoided?
Intel HD Graphics
Hard Drive Capacity
320 Gibibytes
Intel Core i5
DVD/CDRW
Processor Speed
2.6 Gigahertz
Maximum RAM Supported
16
RAM Memory 8 Gigabytes
Windows 10
Thinkpad T430
Screen Size
14 Inches
Lenovo
Is "refurbished" to be avoided?
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Lenovo is a pretty solid machine. I have used refurbished machines with no issues. Are you getting the laptop from Lenovo?
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Good machine. If Lenovo is refurbishing it - good and they will provide a warranty.
All good and for you, 320 GB hard drive is fine.
What is the price?
All good and for you, 320 GB hard drive is fine.
What is the price?
the weakness is Hard Disk 320 GB, the best size for Windows partition is about 150 GB to be relax, and you will have only 170 GB for all your data ( movies, videos, music, ...)
And I never buy a refurbished laptop. I don't like to buy someone else's problems and make it my problem.
but if the price is okay and you want to buy it, then ask for an extended warranty.
And I never buy a refurbished laptop. I don't like to buy someone else's problems and make it my problem.
but if the price is okay and you want to buy it, then ask for an extended warranty.
No. For these machines, use ONE partition and all is well. I do not partition hard drives any more. No real need.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Off-Lease-REFURBISHED-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T430-i5-2-6GHz-8GB-320GB-CMB-Windows-10-Pro-64-Laptop-Computer/169338408
It does not say who refurbished it. (?)
No warranty seen.
Only to be used for travel and no travel dates in site.
It does not say who refurbished it. (?)
No warranty seen.
Only to be used for travel and no travel dates in site.
Ask Walmart about warranty and also look at the Lenovo site.
If they give you a warranty then it is a good laptop.
If they give you a warranty then it is a good laptop.
"This laptop was refurbished by US Micro" Probably OK, as far as I know they are a certified Lenovo dealer.
"his allows us to stand behind our products with a 1 year limited warranty (see warranty section for complete details) and a 30 day money back guarantee" So it is guaranteed
" free 30 day trial of Microsoft Office 365 (Office 2016)" This may be worth your while for Windows 10.
So it continues to look decent.
"his allows us to stand behind our products with a 1 year limited warranty (see warranty section for complete details) and a 30 day money back guarantee" So it is guaranteed
" free 30 day trial of Microsoft Office 365 (Office 2016)" This may be worth your while for Windows 10.
So it continues to look decent.
it looks a good bargain test it during the first month thoroughly
check how long it runs on the battery
if it is a bit slow (as i expect it to be) - install an SSD
check how long it runs on the battery
if it is a bit slow (as i expect it to be) - install an SSD
Would not be used for music, videos, or movies.
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Well.................would
The refurbished is only $76 more.......with Intel graphics.
The refurbished is only $76 more.......with Intel graphics.
If the board is compatible and will work, I would consider it. I paid that much to put new hinges in that very machine.
It is compatible and sold by Lenovo.
Knowing that I will need high graphics and ram (the 8 is plenty) for the program I'll be using on it.
I'll have to open it up and see if I can change it out myself.
Knowing that I will need high graphics and ram (the 8 is plenty) for the program I'll be using on it.
I'll have to open it up and see if I can change it out myself.
There is a hardware maintenance manual for that machine. I have opened it and replaced / added memory and the wireless NIC.
If you work carefully it comes apart ok.
If you work carefully it comes apart ok.
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