{"id":400,"date":"2018-10-08T12:53:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T12:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/second-hand-computers\/"},"modified":"2018-10-08T12:53:29","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T12:53:29","slug":"second-hand-computers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/second-hand-computers\/","title":{"rendered":"Second-hand computers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>Or <\/b><b>second-hand computers<\/b><b> worth buying?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern life is unthinkable without a computer, so there comes a time in every family&#8217;s life, and in every single person&#8217;s life, when a decision has to be made about which computer to buy. It&#8217;s not just about the brand of the computer manufacturer or the type of operating system, it&#8217;s also about whether new or  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This time we&#8217;ll look a little deeper into the issue of computer wear and tear, find out when it&#8217;s worth buying a <a href=\"https:\/\/boot.ritakafija.lv\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/147503-kas-j%C4%81%C5%86em-v%C4%93r%C4%81-p%C4%93rkot-lietotu-portat%C4%ABvo\/\" rel=\"noopener\">second-hand<\/a> computer, how to choose the right one, what to consider when buying one and whether  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used computer components<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  are useful. Ready? Go!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79\" src=\"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pc-waste-lowres.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pc-waste-lowres.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pc-waste-lowres-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pc-waste-lowres-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pc-waste-lowres-551x300.jpg 551w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pc-waste-lowres-642x350.jpg 642w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>When should I buy a second-hand computer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small second-hand computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether or not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be second-hand portable computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand stationary computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand gaming computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used Apple computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used Windows 7 computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a good start for anyone who is new to computing, i.e. &#8220;experienced&#8221; computing is a good option for a first personal computer because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they are cheaper;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you&#8217;ll have less to worry about if you accidentally &#8220;injure&#8221; someone;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they are easier to learn because they are simpler and, for example, older models are not overloaded with features and programmes that a beginner would have no idea how to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also important to understand what you need the computer for &#8211; whether it&#8217;s for students&#8217; homework and internet surfing, active gaming, programming or business. Each of these needs will have its own type of computer and characteristics, e.g. gaming computers with a very powerful video card are best suited for computer games, programming requires high-end computers with powerful RAM (around 16 GB. For reference, most laptops have a maximum RAM of 8 GB).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80\" src=\"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/used-laptop-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/used-laptop-500x500.jpg 490w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/used-laptop-500x500-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/used-laptop-500x500-459x300.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>How do I choose a second-hand computer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While when buying brand new hardware you can be relaxed about the class of the equipment, when it comes to second-hand equipment it is important to aim for the best. Use  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheap computers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be from any brand, but GOOD, QUALITY, FUNCTIONAL and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheap laptops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that have been in someone else&#8217;s possession for a while will do the job perfectly if they are, for example, business class (e.g. Lenovo T series, Dell or HP). It is also important that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the computer you choose is less than 4 years old;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it should have at least 4 GB of RAM;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your computer has an SSD.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to consider only <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdata.lv\/categories\/lv\/311\/sort\/1\/filter\/0_0_0_0\/page\/1\/REF-Portat%C4%ABvie-datori.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished computers<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  or computers that have been completely reinstalled, free of unnecessary programs, old information and viruses. It&#8217;s also a good idea to find out how long the battery lasts before you buy a laptop, so you can replace it with a new battery if necessary, but this is less important than if you&#8217;ve been distracted by  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand tablets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Who needs a tablet that has to be constantly &#8220;dangling from the end of a wire&#8221;?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81\" src=\"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nolly-technologies-used-Laptops.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nolly-technologies-used-Laptops.png 450w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nolly-technologies-used-Laptops-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nolly-technologies-used-Laptops-305x300.png 305w, https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nolly-technologies-used-Laptops-356x350.png 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to buy a used computer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It turns out that the myth that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand computers from Germany<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  will be a much more efficient purchase than those bought here in Latvia. To be fair, this is not entirely true.  <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.restore.lv\/index.php?route=product\/category&amp;path=20\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second-hand computers with warranty<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the same specifications and wear and tear from any country will be just as good, it&#8217;s just a matter of weighing up the prices and your ability and willingness to wait or not wait for a computer to arrive from, for example, the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Second-hand computers<\/b><b> &#8211; Donors will give your computer a second life<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also worth looking into the possibility of refurbishing and upgrading your existing PC with parts from other second-hand computers, giving your beloved machine a new lease of life. Donor details can be anything from  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used computer cases<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used computer monitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and fans, system units and more, and more, and more. If you&#8217;re not sure about your choice, consult a knowledgeable specialist &#8211; they&#8217;ll be happy to help you choose the right second-hand computer for you and help you see if your current one is worth upgrading!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Or second-hand computers worth buying? Modern life is unthinkable without a computer, so there comes a time in every family&#8217;s life, and in every single person&#8217;s life, when a decision has to be made about which computer to buy. It&#8217;s not just about the brand of the computer manufacturer or the type of operating system, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rank_math_description":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-400","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Pa069N-6s","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=400"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/400\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itpeople.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}