Compaq Presario - Refurbished Computers and Where to Buy One

 Looking for a good buy on a computer with a lot of the bells and whistles, try the Compaq Presario line.

I was looking to upgrade to a better computer and could not afford to get a new one with what I wanted. Just a basic computer runs pretty inexpensively these days but I wanted some of the added things that make a good computer.

I have a local Computer Renaissance and went there for several reasons. I like their personal service and how they treat customers. And I like the fact that they have service people in the store, they never send things out to return a few weeks later.

There are certified technicians that can repair and help you with any problems you may be having with your computer, regardless if it's software, hardware or your just not getting something correct on the computer. They are very helpful and want to help you if you are having problems.

That is one of the reason I went with a local company that sells computers and not some national chain like Best Buy or Dell. I bought a laptop at Best Buy and got some really good deals with rebates. But the service is lousy.

I was having a problem with Works and they said it was software related so go and figure it out. Maybe not that tone or words but you get the idea. They tested the laptop and could find no problem with the hardware so go away. I had the computer for four days.

I had to reload Works and then it ran fine but I did not like the fact that they blew me off so quickly when it was a brand new laptop. I did not have the thing for a week and they were saying it is not their problem.

So I went with a local company and I recommend you do the same. I have checked into some others and really have found that going with a major brand is one thing, but buying from a store that has repair and service in the store is something else.

If they have A+ certified technicians from the Computing Technology Industry Association then that is a place I would look into buying from. I would stay away from places that are so large that they don't need to worry about turning away a customer or two. Yes, I know there are some things that you have to get at places lie those but for the really good service, that is where I go.