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Has anyone ever bought a used tablet from Amazon?

151949 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 03:29:02 GMT

My Asus tablet has died - I sent it in for service and they want $175 to repair it plus $30 return postage - a new one is only $ 250. I have considered getting a different brand but I already have the keyboard and the case for this one so if I buy the same one again I would not have those added expenses. Anyway, they have a used one on Amazon in "like new" condition for $144 - that is a $100 savings but I'm nervous to buy used. Has anyone bought used electronics from Amazon? I buy used CDs there all the time and they are fine but this is a big investment.

Re: Has anyone ever bought a used tablet from Amazon?

Big Sister — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:04:19 GMT

If Amazon is behind it, I would go for it. Be sure that you have a right to RETURN it if it's not what they say it is.

I know I have bought refurbished PCs and VCRs from Ebay and never had a problem.

You might even find a local store that sells refurbished PCs. Check out on Google "refurbished PCs" in YOUR city.

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Nuttmeg — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:53:11 GMT

I know you are in love with your old tablet, but the version of Android in this device is old. You want a tablet with Kit Kat 4.4.

Samsung is bringing to market a new Galaxy Tab 4 series. The products will be offered for pre-sale tomorrow. They will be ship in May.

I did buy a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet used like new from Amazon warehouse Deals. This tablet came with a new manufacturer's warranty, and 30 day return. This was not a refurbished item.

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Nuttmeg — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:20:10 GMT

I also have a Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4". This tablet has a beautiful display, is a little smaller than a full size tablet, and is super fast. Samsung recently reduced the price on this product when the new S5 phone came to market. You can find these new products at Best Buy.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:45:40 GMT

I bought a ""reconditioned"" iPad from the Apple Store 2 years ago and it has performed like a champ. Everything you see was new; only the insides were reconditioned. I'd look for that rather than ""used"". Can you buy a reconditioned Asus from the manufacturer? That would be my choice.

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151949 — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:12:05 GMT

My DH said he doesn't want to get another Asus for certain - he said he will sell the case and keyboard on E bay. So now I am pretty certain I am going to go with a Samsung. They have a great price on an 8" now - a tab3 , 8.0 almost everywhere. The newest versions - the 4.4 or whatever are more than I am looking to spend.

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FrostyBabe — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 02:28:43 GMT

There are several refurbished iPad mini's (7.9 inch screen) available on the Apple web site. $249 for a 16GB wi-fi model, $339.00 for a 32GB wi-fi model. Free shipping and one year warranty.

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

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151949 — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 03:21:48 GMT

Even a refurbished Ipad is way more than I want to spend and I really don't need all the stuff an ipad will do. I just do e mail and come here to the BB mostly. I rarely even take my tablet out of the house.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:18:39 GMT

On 4/24/2014 happy housewife said:
My DH said he doesn't want to get another Asus for certain - he said he will sell the case and keyboard on E bay. So now I am pretty certain I am going to go with a Samsung. They have a great price on an 8" now - a tab3 , 8.0 almost everywhere. The newest versions - the 4.4 or whatever are more than I am looking to spend.

The cost of a faster processor and updated Android is more reasonable than you think. The Samsung Tab 3 8.0, and Tab 4 8.0 are very close in price. There is a bit of a leap in technology. You can not take full advantage of the updated apps with an older version of Android.

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Shop Till you Drop — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:45:01 GMT

Get an Kindle HD Fire. They are only $129.00 right now. For what you want it for it will work perfectly and the price cant be beat.

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ritasNo1Fan — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:21:51 GMT

You don't like Lenovo? I have a 10 inch, it was on sale at Office Depot $190. Very happy with it so far. It's the latest android, quick, bright, lighter than my Nook hd. About average battery life. I bought the replacement plan, so the store will replace it even if I drop it or whatever happens. At this price, I feel like I could buy a smaller one to use when the lenovo is charging,

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hckynut — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:56:06 GMT

My wife bought 2 of them. One was a Kindle Fire HDX, or something like that. So many kindle names I forgot, but she sent that one back because she did not like it. It was missing too many things, front and rear facing cameras.

Traded up to a Samsung Galaxy Tab2 and she is very happy with that one. Best price($100 cheaper) than any other retailer online at the time.

E.T.A. Oooops! Missed the word "used". Sorry, the ones my wife bought were new.

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birkin baby — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:02:05 GMT

On 4/24/2014 happy housewife said:
Even a refurbished Ipad is way more than I want to spend and I really don't need all the stuff an ipad will do. I just do e mail and come here to the BB mostly. I rarely even take my tablet out of the house.

Why not look at a kindle fire?? I love mine!!!

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:02:49 GMT

Something I've always wondered is if people have turned in phones, tablets, etc and not wiped off all of their personal stuff BEFORE they turn it in.

Has anyone ever gotten something that had the stuff still on it?

MY son-in-law does cyber security. He buys all of that stuff and resells it.

I never turn anything back in. I have the first cell phones I ever got. WHY? Well we used to donate our used cars to different charities. On two different occasions we found out people (through the VIN number) were able to find out all about us.

One guy called our house several times. When we asked how he got our number he told us.

I know it's good to donate them to help others (the emergency number). However, I'm keeping mine.