Cheap refurbished desktop computers start under $200 and do include the functionality necessary to surf the internet with speed, send and receive email, listen to and burn CDs, watch DVDs, and download or save a reasonable amount of files. Do keep in mind that the cheapest new desktop computers go for under $350 with a select few going for under $300. New desktop packages that include a monitor, and perhaps a printer, also start under $350. New desktops come with at least a one year manufacturer warranty while refurbished desktop computers typically include a 30 day or 3 month warranty.
Consider the features and components installed into a particular refurbished desktop computer. Then compare that system to similarly-priced new desktops. Do you get better functionality out of the refurbished desktop versus the new desktops in the same price range? If so then you potentially have a great used desktop deal on your hands. If the features are pretty much the same, then you might want