SEVEN REASONS TO BUY REFURBISHED IT FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Refurbished IT hardware is a popular option for IT managers looking for high quality equipment that doesn’t blow the budget. While substantial cost savings are always going to be the most significant driver for businesses to buy refurbished IT, it’s certainly not the only one. We’ve identified seven reasons to buy refurbished IT for your business. 

1. Value for money

The number one driver for buying refurbished tech is the lower price tag. Whether you are tempted by a higher spec than your budget will allow, or you’re looking to get the right equipment for the lowest cost, refurbished tech is a great value solution. Potential savings depend on the quality level of the refurbished products. In the example below you could save 49% versus the equivalent brand-new model. Add to that a 1-year warranty and a range of features that suit the needs of your teams, it’s clear refurbished tech offers great value for money.  

Refurbished HP Elitebook Laptop

Part Number: G8S00AV-NL-SB51-REF

Example Price: £341.00 excl. VAT

Product: Refurbished HP EliteBook 840 G2 14” Core i5 5300U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

Condition: A Grade Refurbished – Brown Box – Normal Signs of use – 1 Year Warranty

 

New HP Elitebook Laptop

Part Number: 6XC97ES

Example Price: £667.00 excl. VAT

Product: New HP Elitebook 840r G4 14” Core i5 8250U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

Condition: New Retail

2. Quality

Refurbished hardware is available in different quality levels. They range from unopened returns to items with some use and wear and tear. Refurbished hardware sourced by Technical Reality comes from reputable sources. Before a refurbished item gets to your business, the hardware will have been thoroughly checked to ensure it meets the reseller’s quality standards.

3. Specification 

Refurbished IT can make your budget work even harder, as you’ll be able to afford a higher spec on elements such as memory, screen quality and processor speed, versus buying brand new equipment. With new tech being introduced into the market at lightning speed the latest model is soon the previous model, refurbished IT let’s you have the spec you want, as well as benefiting from the latest manufacturer software updates. 

4. Warranty

You need IT equipment you can rely on. Most refurbished IT resellers sell products with a warranty ranging from one month post-purchase to several years. Technical Reality offers peace of mind with a 1-year warranty for all refurbished tech products, making them a great choice for businesses who want to make savings but avoid costly downtime.

5. Security

Data security is a hot topic. Reputable refurbished IT resellers will ensure any previous data held on the equipment has been wiped in line with regulations. When you receive refurbished IT hardware from Technical Reality you can use them with confidence. Transferring data from an old machine to a refurbished model is straightforward too. Your IT team simply need to back up your data from the old machine and install it onto the new machine. 

6. Environment

With pressure mounting on businesses to improve their sustainability, buying refurbished IT can help contribute to your wider company Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) targets. Refurbished tech is more sustainable compared to buying new equipment. By replacing IT hardware with refurbished products, you reduce the environmental impact a new purchase would have generated. At Technical Reality we aim to maximise the value from the full tech lifecycle, offering both refurbished products and tech recycling services to safely dispose of end of life equipment.

7. Availability of spare parts and accessories

High quality laptops from Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo enjoy a long lifecycle, with replacement items such as power plugs, spare batteries or docking stations in wide circulation. In addition, makingupgrades to RAM, replacing hard disks or hardware is straightforward, with both manufacturer and aftermarket options available. 

With seven compelling reasons to consider refurbished IT for businesses, where to next? Why not browse our extensive refurbished IT range on our website. If you can’t find what you’re looking for call or email us and we’ll try to track the item down for you.

Technical Reality is a leading supplier of IT solutions at all stages of the tech lifecycle, we use our extensive IT experience to deliver the very best hardware and service for businesses. We offer over 50,000 new and refurbished IT hardware products, all in stock and ready for next day delivery.

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