If one was to buy a refurbished M.B., what is the disadvantage?
1787439
The HUGE challenge with any post-consumer motherboard is ESD damage. Very few consumers use appropriate precautions for these definitely static-sensitive devices. Static damage is often not immediately obvious, but shows itself as instability, temperature sensitivity, and random glitches/crashes. Unless they are giving the board away and you are going to use it for something not-very-important, then I would not use a refurbished M.B. The level of testing required to determine if the M.B. has suffered static damage is grossly impractical for a $500 board, or even a $5000 board.
1949316
The price is not conpetitivo, but if there are improvements in the B4 + with firmware upgrade
626676
> If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of refurbs is that it's less likely they'll have to cut open a factory package to do this. > If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of... » Read More > If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of refurbs is that it's less likely they'll have to cut open a factory package to do this. « Show Less
1554903
I would buy now and take advantage of lower price. If the unit is reconditioned, then the testing and warranty come into play. However, Amazon has given me good service on things like returned items, without any problems.
194559
No, not most expensive. You can get refurbished cheaper that lasts longer though. I use refurbished after buying the first few name brand ones. They don't last.
1113029
Mine is refurbished, but you wouldn't know to look at it and it behaves wonderfully! Huge bargain!
2005103
I have been using it almost every day for over two months and never had that problem. My buddy also got one and he hasn't had any problems with his either. I was leary about buying a refurbished unit too but now I am definitely glad I did.
1626882
I returned it. The one I purchased had a virus. I will never buy refurbished again.
1289197
If it is a factory-authorized refurbished machine, it probably works even better than it did when it was brand-new. I would recommend it highly to you. However, if it's simply a used model, you might ask to try it out before buying it. You won't want to purchase someone else's problem.
1031804
no clue. this is the first time i have bought refurbished...and the last time.
1687042
It's depends on who you're buying from and what they already have pre-loaded. Since these are used older machines it will differ. I would continue to shop around.
1021360
Yes you can. Don't buy a refurb they last 30-60 days the freeze and you can't fix it.
171762
Some refurbuished products may have been repaired and some may just have been returned for no functional reason. There's no real way of knowing. But, in general, I'd say the extra warranty period is worth the small price difference. Now if the refurb cost 50% less, that might be a differnt story.
1992058
This information was probably included with the accompanying documentation (which was very scant, by the way, probably due to the fact that the device is a refurbished model). I no longer have the documentation, but I can ask a more computer-savvy person look at it and find out this info.
1846107
I'd like to know i this is an isolated problem - that would be a major factor in buying this unit. Anyone? Can you get RM?
1576479
Yes. It goes through more quality control testing when it's refurbished and is usually in better condition than non-refurbished products.
1738602
It would be a loss...but contact the manufacturer to be sure. I would not buy this again, as the first one went bad on me, where it would not boot the log-in screen. They sent me a replacement but I am not going to run the risk of losing all my data, so I went with a different method. If you want the one I have I will make you a deal on it...it is still in the blister wrap.