It’s hard to beat that new gadget smell, but there is nothing wrong with buying used and saving some cash when possible. So, my question is simple: have you ever bought a used gadget?
I have bought three used Apple Newtons 2100s, two used Apple Newton 2000s, two Apple eMates, one Apple Newton keyboard, two HP 340 Deskjets, one HP IRDA adapter for the Deskjets, and about four different leather cases for Newtons. Most are coming up to being over 10 years old. All have worked great and given years of reliable service. Retrocomputing rules especially when their design genius creates devices that enduring utility.
It’s hard to beat that new gadget smell, but there is nothing wrong with buying used and saving some cash when possible. So, my question is simple: have you ever bought a used gadget?
derk
April 21, 2009 at 9:01 AM
No, I’m all about warranty
Report Permalinkblood.eaglz
April 21, 2009 at 5:27 PM
yes, a refurbished portable dvd player off ebay, touchy as hell, and more pain then the money saved was worth. its gone now :)
Report PermalinkGenghis
April 21, 2009 at 11:50 PM
I have bought three used Apple Newtons 2100s, two used Apple Newton 2000s, two Apple eMates, one Apple Newton keyboard, two HP 340 Deskjets, one HP IRDA adapter for the Deskjets, and about four different leather cases for Newtons. Most are coming up to being over 10 years old. All have worked great and given years of reliable service. Retrocomputing rules especially when their design genius creates devices that enduring utility.
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