It is not just a question of saving, it is also an attitude towards a world that needs more sustainable awareness. The Going for recycled products is a smart fad, more when recycling companies proliferate, the offer multiplies and the products are very reliable.
Mobile phones have been the products that opened the door to the passion for recycling, a trend that has already reached all electronic devices including, of course, laptops.
Back to life
Reconditioning consists of recovering used devices, refurbishing them and then selling them at bargain prices, as reported by the company Back Market. Reconditioning is carried out in the factory, following industrial methods and quality levels and using standard and authorized components. It allows amortize the environmental impact of electronic devicesoffering benefits similar to the new ones.
Reconditioning takes the best of both worlds to partially offset the drift of planned obsolescence. Because, although today there is a real passion for technology products, reconditioning allows you to slow down production significantly and extend the life expectancy of products.
high speed throws
Nothing is changing as fast as the market for technology, companies launch their new products at breakneck speed and consumers agree to renew their products in the short term when, in reality, they could continue using them for several more years. At this juncture, a new philosophy was born that, beyond a business model, is committed to promoting responsible consumption, extending the useful life of devices and curbing the growth of electronic waste.
Alternative
New recycled product sales platforms, most of which operate internationally, allow consumers access to thousands of electronic refurbished products. In other words, they allow access to electrical and electronic devices that have been tuned up, like new, by professional reconditioners, who offer a guarantee of use and proper functioning.
user experience
To test the operation and warranty of the reconditioned product sales platforms, we have purchased an HP brand laptop, specifically the model EliteBook 840 G3 14 Inches 1920 x 1080 Full HD Intel Core i5 256 GB SSD Hard Drive 16 GB RAM memory, on the Back Market platform.
The product arrives in a non-original box but safely and correctly packed. The invoice is compliant and together with the product documentation (complete) the guarantee document also arrives. The necessary information for the efficient use of the device is also included.
on device there are no visible scratches or deterioration on the outside, since the Excellent option has been selected. Once launched, the response is optimal, matching the experience of a new product.
Regarding the price, an interesting fact is that the user can purchase devices with prices less than 30/70% lower than a new one. Another advantage is that if it is not finally convincing, it can be returned within the periods established by the European consumer protection regulations.
The product, according to the observations made, arrives without defects and once started it responds functionally both in terms of the battery (optimal autonomy) and the visibility of the screen, the speed of the processor (well optimized) and the speakers (good sound). , all these parameters are within the norm and present no problems.
The price within the Excellent category is 498 euros (new price of 1130 euros). If slight aesthetic damage is accepted, the price can drop to less than 300 euros.
Valuation
The refurbished product is fully functional and in top condition.
Shows no signs of visible cosmetic damage.
In the tests carried out, an optimal response of the battery and its autonomy have been observed, not less than 80% of its capacity with respect to the new one.
Some accessories are not original, but are shown to be fully compatible.