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Guide to Used and Refurbished Apple Computers

Take a bite out of cost by purchasing refurbished or used Macintosh computers

By Lisa Maloney

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Buying used or refurbished Apple computers is the best way to get legendary Apple reliability without the sometimes steep price tag. It's also a way to keep your older "familiar and comfortable" software and hardware, some of which may not work with the new OS X or hardware connectors on new computers.

Used or refurbished Apple laptops and desktops also take a bite out of your IT bill. Their common-sense interface lets you easily install and run software yourself, without having to hire someone else to do it. As you're shopping the used and refurbished Mac computers for sale, keep these things in mind:

Used Mac computers can run the software and hardware you're already familiar with, and in most cases they can run the newer operating systems and software too.
If you want the legendary reliability and performance of an Apple, refurbished computers are a great way to reduce costs without compromising on performance or functionality.
Used and refurbished Apple computers have a strong reputation as reliable, easy to set up, and easy to use.

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Identify which refurbished or used Apple computers are right for you

Make a list of any hardware accessories you have or plan to have in the future. Consider which software programs you've already paid for and know how to use, and any new programs that you plan to acquire. There's no reason to start from scratch again - there are used Macintosh laptops or used Macintosh computers for sale that will fit your needs.

I recommend: Call the software companies that produce your favorite programs and inquire whether the versions you are used to will function in OS X or not. Certain programs such as some Macromedia software or older Adobe PageMaker versions might not run with the latest versions of OS X, but some newer programs require the newest operating system. If you need to run both older and newer programs, you can meet both needs by getting a machine that runs both OS X and OS 9.

Purchase one of the many used and refurbished Apple computers for sale

Now that you know what you need, it's easy to find it online as a used Apple laptop or desktop.

I recommend: Browse through the used Mac laptops and desktops at PowerMax, an authorized Apple reseller, and search the selection of older Macs at MacOfAllTrades. If your needs warrant anewer system, check out refurbished Mac laptops and desktops directly from Apple.

Get used Apple computers up and running with a little online help

Apple or Macintosh computers have a reputation for being easy to use. You should be able to set up and run the computer yourself without hiring an expensive IT tech.

I recommend: Just plug your new-to-you computer in, turn it on, and follow the easy setup directions. If you get confused, the Apple New User Guide will get you back on track. If you're using a Mac for the first time, My First Mac will help you find Mac software that compares to what you're used to from Windows.

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Consider purchasing used or refurbished Apple laptops and desktops to be an investment in your personal and business security. PCs remain the focus of virus/spyware/trojan development, averaging about three new threats per day.

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the Used and Refurbished Apple Computers page at Business.com

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