11 refurbished laptops, desktops, and tablets that are deeply discounted this weekend

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-03-29 09:00:00 UTC

So now that you’re working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, you’re probably realizing your current laptop kind of sucks. Right? The battery only lasts a couple of hours, at most, the screen is cracked and dirty, and the storage isn’t even worth talking about. Since nobody knows for sure how long this new reality will last, it’s probably worth upgrading your setup.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to spend a fortune. We’ve rounded up 11 laptops, desktops, and tablets that have either been recertified or refurbished (read: great prices) to help you up your WFH game. 

Refurbished devices are reset to original factory settings and tested to ensure 100% functionality. They come with a free 90-day warranty and are repackaged in a certified box with the appropriate charger. Factory recertified devices are inspected and restored by the manufacturer, are rigorously tested, and the warranty is fully reset. Both are excellent options and likely work a heck of a lot better than your current device. They just happen to be pre-loved by someone else. No biggie.

From Microsoft to Dell and a couple more in between, here are 11 ways for you to upgrade your setup without breaking the bank.

Microsoft

• A certified-refurbished 13.5-inch Microsoft Surface from 2018 with 15 hours of powerful CPU, a fast i7 processor, 512GB of onboard storage, and 16GB of memory – $1,448.95 (originally $2,499.99)

• A certified-refurbished 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 from 2017 with eight hours of smooth CPU performance, an i5 processor, four modes of use, and 256GB of storage – $1,100.99 (originally $1,499.99)

• A factory-recertified 13.5-inch Surface 2 from 2018 with a Core i7 processor, 15 hours of battery life, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of memory – $1,509 (originally $2,499.99)

• A factory-recertified 12.3-inch Surface Pro 4 from 2015 with a Core i7 processor, nine hours of battery life, 512GB of storage, and a multi-position kickstand for flexibility – $912.99 (originally $1,699.99)

• A factory-recertified 13.5-inch Surface Book from 2016 with a super-fast Core i7 processor, 12 hours of battery life, 8GB of RAM, and a generous 256GB of solid-state storage – $1,109 (originally $2,499.99)

HP

• A certified-refurbished HP Pavillion Minitower Desktop from 2015 with a massive 2TB SATA HDD storage capacity, 8GB of memory, and AMD Ryzen 5 CPU performance – $389.99 (originally $649.99)

• A certified-refurbished 15.3-inch HP Touch Laptop with a massive 1TB hard drive, an impressive AMD Ryzen 5 processor, eight hours of battery life, and 8GB of memory – $419.99 (originally $999.99)

• A refurbished HP EliteDesk 705-G1 Mini PC from 2012 with 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, and Windows 7 OS – $229.99 (originally $599.99)

• A refurbished 11.6-inch HP G4 EE Chromebook from 2016 with a Celeron N2840 processor, 16GB of storage, 9.5 hours of speedy CPU, and an integrated sound card – $84.99 (originally $249.99)

Dell

• A refurbished 11.6-inch Dell Touchscreen Chromebook from 2018 with a two-in-one build, Celeron N3450 processor, 32GB of storage, 10 hours of battery life, and EMR active pen support – $199.9 (originally $249.99)

• A refurbished 11.6-inch Dell Chromebook 3120 from 2015 with a smooth Celeron N2840 processor, 10-hour battery life, 16GB of storage, and built-in security – $84.99 (originally $180)

ASUS

• A refurbished 11.6-inch ASUS Chromebook from 2014 with a Celeron N2830 processor, 11 hours of battery life, 16GB of storage, and a multi-touch display – $84.99 (originally $399.99)