What is the difference between a new and refurbished computer system?

What is the difference between a new and refurbished computer system?

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If you're looking at the same model of computer and one's new and one's refurbished, what's the difference? "New" just means it's brand new, out of the box. It hasn't been touched by human hands. A refurbished computer, on the other hand, has been returned to the manufacturer because a part on it wasn't working. What they've done is they've replaced the part that wasn't working. They reboxed it and it's up for sale again. Should you buy a refurbished? Should you buy new? They're exactly the same because, often, the warranty is still good on either of them. If you're looking to save a little money, it's okay to buy a refurbished computer.