Who Buys Used Lenovo's from IBM?
My employer provides me with high-spec'd Lenovo's (T & W series) for work. I've purchased a T430 for home use in the past and am in the market for a new or used one.
When I look at the prices of used Lenovo's from the following website, why would anybody buy them vs new?
IBM used Lenovo's:
1. Have less warranty - 3 months used vs 1 yr new
2. Batteries may be questionable though IBM may give you a new one if you complain enough
3. Offer some upgrades like SSD or more RAM but you can buy aftermarket pretty cheap and install yourself
4. Old technology
5. Are used
http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/we ... langId=124
So IBM offers PCs that are used and typically 3-5 years old but prices are only about 50% or more of a new price.
Obviously the PCs are market-priced, but is the used market really that expensive? They don't seem like a great deal to me, though IIRC the IBM site sometimes has some sales for around $100 off.
When I look at the prices of used Lenovo's from the following website, why would anybody buy them vs new?
IBM used Lenovo's:
1. Have less warranty - 3 months used vs 1 yr new
2. Batteries may be questionable though IBM may give you a new one if you complain enough
3. Offer some upgrades like SSD or more RAM but you can buy aftermarket pretty cheap and install yourself
4. Old technology
5. Are used
http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/we ... langId=124
So IBM offers PCs that are used and typically 3-5 years old but prices are only about 50% or more of a new price.
Obviously the PCs are market-priced, but is the used market really that expensive? They don't seem like a great deal to me, though IIRC the IBM site sometimes has some sales for around $100 off.