I have found that purchasing a computer can be an agonizing task. Trying to balance capabilities with affordability can be a challenge. I am not a gamer, so my requirements are much simpler from that perspective. The majority of my use is internet related, although I do use my personal computer at times to assist with work related processing. Having a decent software package and adequate storage and speed are about the extent of my concerns. My first real home computer purchase was in 1991 when I bought the fastest computer on the market…it ran at 33 MHZ and cost me nearly two thousand dollars. In more recent times, it has appeared to me that buying a model that is six months or a year old provides adequate capabilities with a greatly reduced price tag. Having said that, price was a driving factor in my purchase of the EMachines T3642.
Prior to purchasing this computer, I conducted internet searches and visited several electronics stores. The baseline that I was finding for most computer systems was around $399, although I did see one for $299. These were all towers without printers or monitors. All of the packages included speakers, keyboard and mouse. While searching at Tigerdirect.com (at the physical location in Durham, North Carolina), I found the EMachines T3642 for $249. This model was a refurbished desktop computer with a decent software bundle installed. Aside from the software bundle, I examined the speed, storage capacity and available drives. Having owned EMachines products in the past, the name brand recognition was not an issue. My only concern was that I have never purchased a refurbished computer (or any electronics product for that matter).
I spoke with one of the salespeople at Tigerdirect.com and was advised that the refurbished computers are restored to new condition under a very strict quality control environment. The computers come with a ninety day warranty (you have to keep the box and receipt if you want to return the product under the warranty). In addition to the ninety day warranty, you may purchase an extended warranty plan starting around forty dollars. I rolled the dice on my purchase, buying the computer outright under the ninety day free warranty. I have spent a lot of money over the years on extended warranties that I never had to take advantage of. The replacement cost of this computer makes it hard for me to justify spending that much money on a warranty (twenty percent the total cost).
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