Don't buy a laptop through Amazon's 'Renewed/Refurbished' models. Bad experience with a Dell E7440 i7
Buying a refurbished laptop from Amazon?
Are refurbished laptops worth buying?
Has anyone ever bought a refurbished laptop from amazon
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I bought a refurbished computer from Amazon. The seller has more than 100 review in the past month and 3000 lifetime, majority positive.
Many people suggest a fresh install with a used computer. That would be tricky for me right now. I want to be safe, but I also want to do the easiest thing to be safe.
if I just do a factory reset, will that make sure I have nothing in my machine that compromises it?
Is there realistically anything to worry about?
what is the easiest way to check if my purchase is compromised?
Having used one of these at work it I really enjoyed it. Compact, Durable, Sleek and fast (the i7 model). Excellent for travelling etc. I wanted one for myself so I bought one through Amazon (their "Renewed" laptops) for $500. After 1-2 hours of use the screen goes blank and/or scrambles into different colors and I have to shut it off. The other issue is that it would just shut off completely at random. I updated the BIOS to the latest, Formatted/Installed Windows 10 on it. I am aware of some issues where if you plug in the power cord it would freeze - but this is not the case. I gave it a 1 star rating and a long review stating that whoever 'renewed' this laptop at Amazon had no clue what they were doing.
Has anyone else owned one of these? What is your take on it?
I am returning this one to Amazon for a full refund and considering buying another one of these from another online vendor (in hopes it will not be a lemon) because when these E7440's work properly they are excellent machines. I like the size and style of this laptop (the carbon fiber version). Wondered if anyone had suggestions for similar alternatives as well.