Article: Consumers Take Another Look at Purchasing Refurbished Computers.

By Vicki Lee Parker, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Feb. 11--Computer shoppers willing to forgo the smell of new styrofoam and plastic can easily save hundreds of dollars on equipment.

As technology and the process of refurbishing personal computers improves, more consumers are taking a second look at used and refurbished PCs that may not have the latest and greatest technology, but still meet their computing needs.

Even with prices for new PCs dropping to record lows, a growing number of customers are turning to discount computer stores and Web sites to find low-price laptop and desktop computers.

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