Refurbished Laptops with Linux Lite preinstalled

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Following are just guesstimates of what I would pay for used laptops.  Generally speaking I'd be less likely to buy a higher end "used" laptop unless it were a really good deal because amount of depreciation wouldn't be significant enough to justify not spending a bit more for brand new.

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Model A: (low end)
Processor    Intel Core2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
Memory    2GB Ram
Hard Drive    80GB 5400rpm SATA
Optical Drive    Slimline DVD-RW
Wireless    802.11 A/B/G
Screen Size    14.1" LCD
Screen Resolution    1440 x 900

$100 - $150 max USD.

Model C: (high end)
Processor    Intel Quad Core 2.5GHz
Memory    8GB Ram
Hard Drive    500GB SATA
Optical Drive    Slimline DVD-RW
Wireless    802.11 A/B/G
Screen Size    15.6" LCD
Screen Resolution    1600 x 900

$350 - $450 max USD depending on which processor was in it.
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Well when it comes to getting what you pay for at that price point holding to a 90 day warranty might be impossible. I would think that the quality of the hardware should also be held up to the standards of the software. As Linux Lite is a stable and robust solution. I know personally that if the hardware fails to meet the needs of the user that they also see the software in a negative light. I was not pricing on what I would buy as for most of you. I was looking at what would be best for the end users who would acquire "the product as a whole". I will tell you that unless you buying the hardware off the back of truck in a back alley somewhere $450 won't get you a high end laptop refurbished period. (Ebay is the back alley truck so posting things from there is pointless as a rebuttal) When acquiring systems for resale quality and quantity are important if you have to replace a system in the 90 window you will want to be able to get or have the replacement on hand quickly. If you do not build margin into the price point then where is replacement cost factored in.