Purchasing a brand new laptop isn’t as cheap as buying a used or refurbished laptop. Online stores often sell laptops for cheaper prices than retail stores because they have less overhead than your local electronics store. Buying online is convenient, but even though a laptop may be labeled as new, it may actually be used or refurbished. It’s not always easy to tell if a laptop has been used, but there are a few reliable ways to determine if your laptop is new or used.
Check the hard drive for use: If the previous owner has deleted files on or even reformatted the hard drive, it leaves behind a trail that certain software programs can pick up. Use a program like Disk Editor from Norton or Disk Investigator to check if your hard drive has been used
Check the battery power: Battery power is an easy way to check if your laptop is used. New and with a full charge, your laptop battery should last several hours. A new battery should last at least two years. If your battery dies sooner, chances are high your laptop, or at least the battery, was used
Check the inside of the computer for dust and signs of use: A new computer may have some dust buildup, but won’t have nearly the amount of dust as a computer that’s been used for a month or two. Pop off the plastic covering over your computer fan, and use a cue-tip to swab for dust. If the laptop has more than a little bit of dust, it has probably been used or stored improperly
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