Offlease computers: great quality and value

When you need a computer but the price of a brand-new model doesn’t fit your budget, consider the benefits of buying a refurbished, offlease computer. Offlease devices are computers that were previously leased by a business and are now for sale as used or refurbished devices. When you buy an offlease computer, you can often get a high-quality system at a fairly low price. The key is to purchase your offlease system from a reputable manufacturer that has refurbished the device to the highest standards for quality and reliability.

At the Dell Refurbished Store, you’ll find lots of manufacturer-refurbished off-lease desktops, offlease monitors, and off-lease laptops for sale. These are machines that have gone through an intensive process of inspection, testing, and repair to ensure they meet our high standards. With an offlease computer from DellRefurbished.com, you can get the high-performing equipment you want at a price that is significantly lower than what a new computer would cost.

What to expect from an offlease computer

When you buy a refurbished, offlease computer from Dell, here’s what to expect when you open the package.

• Equipment that is fully functional: Each offlease computer from Dell has been completely refurbished to restore the machine to a high standard of quality and performance.
• A few blemishes and scratches: Since Dell’s offlease computers were previously used by business customers, they may have a few external imperfections like scratches or discoloration. However, none of these cosmetic blemishes will affect the performance of the machine.
• A preconfigured system: Each offlease computer at the Dell Refurbished Store is prepackaged for sale and cannot be customized or upgraded before shipment.
• A 100-day warranty: We stand behind every product we sell with a 100-day limited warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship in the hardware products. You may choose to extend your warranty to 360 days at checkout for an additional cost, providing extra peace of mind when buying an offlease computer.
• A 30-day return policy: If you’re not happy with your purchase, you may return it within 30 days from the date of the invoice to obtain a credit for the purchase price, less shipping and handling charges. (A restocking fee may apply.)

The benefits of an offlease computer

Buying computer equipment offlease offers several advantages over purchasing a new device or a used computer sold as is.

• Excellent value: The price of a refurbished, offlease computer is typically much lower than the cost of a new model offering the same features and functionality. This allows you to save money over the cost of a brand-new device, or to opt for a more powerful computer.
• Equipment with a track record: Because our offlease computers have been on the market for a couple years or more, you’ll find a large body of user reviews and documentation about the performance of each model. This allows you to know more about how the system performs and what to expect from your refurbished device.
• A commitment to sustainability: Buying a refurbished computer contributes to Dell’s efforts to produce consumer electronics more sustainably, extending the life of computers rather than sending them to the landfill.

How offlease computers are refurbished

Every offlease device from Dell goes through an intensive process of refurbishment before its available for sale at the Dell Refurbished Store.

• Selecting the best systems: As corporate customers return their computers to Dell at the end of a lease, our teams inspect and select the highest quality systems to be refurbished.
• Testing each device: Every computer undergoes rigorous functional testing to ensure that all the components meet factory specifications and are in excellent working order.
• Repairing or replacing components: After testing, any part that isn’t performing optimally is repaired or replaced to ensure the entire computer will function at a high standard.
• Performing a full data wipe: To ensure that the previous user’s data and files are erased, our team sanitizes each machine according to strict standards for removing data from hard drives.
• Restoring settings: We restore all the components to factory settings.
• Issuing a cosmetic grade: Our technicians closely inspect the exterior of each machine and issue a grade that reflects the amount of visible damage. Computers with an A grade are in excellent to very good condition, while Grade B machines have more scratches, surface imperfections, and discoloration. Regardless of the grade, any cosmetic blemishes will not affect the machine’s performance.
• Auditing the device: Throughout the refurbishment process, each offlease computer is audited multiple times to make sure it meets our high standards for quality and performance.

Comparing new vs refurbished

There are several key differences between buying a new computer and a refurbished, offlease device.

• Age of the equipment: New computers are usually less than a year old and have not been used before. Offlease computers may be 2 years old or more.
• Available features: With a new computer, you have the choice of getting the most up-to-date features and the latest generation of processors. Offlease computers are typically built with earlier generations of components and processors, but they can still deliver exceptional speed and functionality.
• Price of the computer: The cost of a new computer will be much higher than a refurbished, offlease device, especially if you’re set on having the very latest technology.
• Customization options: When you buy a new device, you can often customize it by choosing the exact processor you want and specifying the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and other features. With an offlease computer, you’re getting a device that has been previously configured and most likely can’t be customized before it’s shipped to you.