How do I know if I got a brand new unit? How can I tell what I got was brand new and not refurbished?
21536
I am really wanting this unit, but worried about the "refurb/new" thing ... should I be concerned? were you guys able to update maps on ALL those that suspected "used"? ... should I go ahead and get it ??
876396
Mine purchased about two months ago was stated as new, and looked new (in box, tagged, new smell...). There was nothing that suggested it was refurbished. I love it, works great.
609145
Other than the packaging I was not able to tell the difference between refurbished and new. The unit was clean and functional, and looked like it hadn't ever been used.
589600
The one that I just bought was a genuine new HP. If it's different than that when you receive it, just return it.
92053
I received a brand new one (at least nothing indicating it was refurbished) with standard manufacturer's warranty.
395326
if you're buing it used or refurbished, i dont think so, mine didnt, but the items looked like new.
2004528
The unit i purchased was refurbished but works as new. There is/was no warranty included with mine but it is rare, if proper care is taken, a person ever needs to call upon issues.
1484585
Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit.... » Read More Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! « Show Less
1226645
I don't know if I could give you any reassurance on that. The one I got was either refurbished or used, because it wasn't in the original packaging. Mine works fine, but I have a feeling quality might vary from order to order so the best advice I can offer you is familiarize yourself with the return policy, and look things over when you get it. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that. I hope you find what you're looking for.
1255835
not sure if there is a difference between "per-owned" and "refurbished" but the device I received came in excellent "like new" condition and is working just fine
130949
No, mine came in a box that indicated that it was "refurbished" DVD player...Mine has worked fine and have had NO problems with mine. I would buy another if I needed another one.
1636419
I bought mine refurbished. And paid less than half of the original cost. Works great!!
483667
The one I had was brand new...but returned it 'cause it was incompatible with my system.
300053
It is supposed to be brans-new, but if you read all the reviews some buyers, especially those who purchased from resellers, received laptops that were packaged as new but which turned out to be refurbished (this also happened with some purchased direct from Amazon -- Amazon made good when it was discovered -- problem is, it often wasn't discovered until the unit went sour and someone had to open it up.
1549764
I don't think these are actually refurbished at all, rather brand new factory surplus that they put in a brown box instead of a white retail box so they can't be sold as new retail units. Usually manufacturers call something like this an OEM/whitebox instead of refurbished.Mine looked 100% brand new, never used at all including power cord obviously still having the tight factory winding to it like it was never unfolded.Box includes router, pamphlet, ethernet cable, AC adapter, and their software on a 1GB USB flash drive, not a CD.
68314
As far as I can tell it is a new unit. It was stated as new. I bought it AUG. 27,2012.
416107
No. Please see my previous review. In short, I received a bad unit that had obviously been repackaged, probably sent back by another user with the same problem. If you receive a unit with problems like the one I received it isn't going to play well with anything.