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Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by egobright(op): 12:58pm On Jan 31, 2025
Greetings everyone!

Please I want to buy a UK used Laptop due to the price of buying a new one which is around 800k to 1 million plus

Please what should I look out for to avoid buying refurbished or bad laptop?
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by Emmanuelcompute(m): 7:53pm On Feb 01, 2025
You saying a used laptop, do you mean Nigerian used or UK used laptop

If it is in the case of UK use, have what you have in mind and what you intend to use the laptop for, check out the ram, the processor speed, the storage, and check out the hardwares such as keybaord, usb, battery and other things ,that they are working fine.

If you need laptops, I deal on UK used laptops mainly,
WhatsApp 07041575756
Location Aba
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by Makschinchin: 8:53am On Feb 02, 2025
It depends on the specs you're looking for in a laptop... But the most important thing to look out for is the battery capacity (for used laptops, this is a very important aspect. Just be sure you're not buying something that has a battery problem.. it will be good if the battery can last at least 2-3 hours unplugged)

Storage and RAM size,
Processor speed,
Ports available,
Bluetooth/WiFi availability.... All these are important too but depends on what you want and what you'll be using the laptop for. I'll say battery is the koko of the matter especially if you'll be using it outdoors or where electricity isn't stable smiley
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by egobright(op):
Emmanuelcompute:
You saying a used laptop, do you mean Nigerian used or UK used laptop

If it is in the case of UK use, have what you have in mind and what you intend to use the laptop for, check out the ram, the processor speed, the storage, and check out the hardwares such as keybaord, usb, battery and other things ,that they are working fine.

If you need laptops, I deal on UK used laptops mainly,
WhatsApp 07041575756
Location Aba
Thanks for your comment sir!

I need UK used Laptop, but I will prefer to see and assess it properly before paying
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by egobright(op): 10:55am On Feb 02, 2025
Makschinchin:
It depends on the specs you're looking for in a laptop... But the most important thing to look out for is the battery capacity (for used laptops, this is a very important aspect. Just be sure you're not buying something that has a battery problem.. it will be good if the battery can last at least 2-3 hours unplugged)

Storage and RAM size,
Processor speed,
Ports available,
Bluetooth/WiFi availability.... All these are important too but depends on what you want and what you'll be using the laptop for. I'll say battery is the koko of the matter especially if you'll be using it outdoors or where electricity isn't stable smiley
This is very helpful sir!

Thanks I appreciate your advice
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by Emmanuelcompute(m): 12:26pm On Feb 02, 2025
egobright:
Thanks for your comment sir!

I need UK used Laptop, but I will prefer to see assess it properly before paying
Okay no problem my bro, I stay in Aba , I guess you stay far away
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by egobright(op): 3:17pm On Feb 02, 2025
Emmanuelcompute:
Okay no problem my bro, I stay in Aba , I guess you stay far away
Not really far!
I'm in Calabar
I know some shops here I can buy from, I should have gotten it on Friday, but I was waiting for professional advice here to enable me make an inform decision.
I have already contacted a shop, will be going there to buy it tomorrow
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by Emmanuelcompute(m): 7:19pm On Feb 02, 2025
egobright:
Not really far!
I'm in Calabar
I know some shops here I can buy from, I should have gotten it on Friday, but I was waiting for professional advice here to enable me make an inform decision.
I have already contacted a shop, will be going there to buy it tomorrow
Okay bro
Good luck
Re: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Used System by Emmanuelcompute(m): 7:24pm On Feb 02, 2025
egobright:
Not really far!
I'm in Calabar
I know some shops here I can buy from, I should have gotten it on Friday, but I was waiting for professional advice here to enable me make an inform decision.
I have already contacted a shop, will be going there to buy it tomorrow
You can still slide in let's deal
07041575756
Do you school at unical
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