A great starting point for finding excellent deals on refurbished mobile computers.

Buying refurbished computers lets you afford more expensive high-end models for less. You can get the same 1 to 3 year warranties for a few extra dollars. For example, if you want to get the Dell Inspiron 5100 which is a high end Inspiron model, then getting it recertified is the way to go. It comes with the same Windows XP home edition, plus more memory, more hard drive and so on. Plus, you save lots of money and still have a warranty!

Where's the best place to look for deals on refurbished laptops?

Brand Name manufacturers:

Most manufacturers will offer a 90-day warranty for recertified laptops. When buying a recertified laptop from a brand name manufacturer you can save an average of $200.

Online Discount Warehouses:

You'll get even more of a price break here. When buying it refurbished it comes with a 90-day warranty. You can also get an extended warranty for a little more.

I suggest you shop for your cheapest refurbished laptop at online discounters because they have refurbished laptops that brand manufacturers don't carry any more because they don't have the latest parameters - they give them to discount warehouses, and that is why you'll get the best price from them:

OrbitDirect.net is an online megastore where you can find great deals on refurbished laptops, notebooks, and just about everything else. I have heard nothing but good things about them from my friends and collegues. Also, I've purchased some items from them myself and have no complaints. In fact, their customer service is great and is there to answer any questions you may have. They have tons of new products too but make sure to check out their Factory Refurbished products division.

TechDepot.com is an Office Depot company and they offer the same great service. They have an extensive site that focuses on all types of office equipment, but the place you have to focus on is the huge clearance center.

You can't finish a list of product retailers without mentioning Amazon.com. Yes, including everything else they have recertified laptop computers. Another great source where you'll find cheap used laptops at great prices.