What are the advantages of buying a used notebook?

Why buy new, when used will do for much less money? With the laptop hardware industry changing faster than ever, very few individuals and companies really need the latest laptops. Used laptops offer excellent value and Wholesale-laptop-computers.com enables you to buy excellent quality laptops at wholesale prices. Certainly a used laptop computer will run any application that a desktop system will run. A used laptop computer has a proven record already, since it was working well for the first owner.

How do I know if a wholesale laptop will be the best choice for me?

To insure that a laptop will work well for you, consider all of the possible ideas you have regarding when and where you would use a laptop and what type of software you will be running on the laptop. Space considerations are always favorable for laptop use over a full sized desktop computer. If you intend a laptop computer to be your only computer which you will be using it at home or in the office with no space limitations, you might want to consider a desktop computer instead. However, a desktop computer isn't exactly portable. Where as a laptop enables you to work when and where you want, allowing you both ease of operation and trouble free performance. Your computer should enable you to enhance your productivity and make better use of your time and you can use a laptop without being attached to a power outlet, when you're traveling, or on the move.

Does Wholesale-laptop-computers.com offer warranty with their laptops?

Every laptop is audited, tested, cleaned and individually packaged to assure quality. Wholesale-laptop-computers.com warranties all of their laptops for a period of 6 Months. This is a Limited Warranty that includes parts and labor for 6 Months. Click here to view the full details of our Limited Warranty.

What is Wholesale-laptop-computers.com return policy?

We offer a 7-day return exchange for online store credit. If you are not satisfied with the laptop you purchased, you may exchange it within 7 days and receive online store credit to use towards another unit. Because of the great prices and unique inventories, Wholesale-laptop-computers.com does its best to satisfy every customer and their specific needs.

How do I replace a defective product?

We take pride in the laptops we sell. All laptops have been thoroughly tested and have gone through numerous diagnostics to ensure our high quality standards. In the event of a warranty issue, just send an e-mail to: RMA@Wholesale-laptop-computers.com and request a Return Authorization number and instructions. The product will need to be sent within 30 Days of the issue of the RMA number. Click here for full details of our Limited Warranty.

What payment methods can I use at Wholesale-laptop-computers.com?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover issued from a bank in the United States. We DO NOT accept credit cards issued by foreign banks. All shipments must be made to the address associated with the credit card. We also welcome payments via PayPal, Bill Point or BidPay. For orders over $2000.00 we prefer Wire Transfer payment, or Money Order.

How much do I have to pay for shipping?

We offer standard, insured shipping, as well as overnight and other options. Please view our Shipping Costs page for full details.

Does Wholesale-laptop-computers.com offer international shipping?

We truly believe that we are the #1 laptop export company in the USA. We have sold refurbished laptops in over 70 countries to retail buyers, resellers, corporations and educational accounts. We ship worldwide. International purchases of single laptops are shipped via USPS Express, orders of 5 or more laptops are shipped via Airlines. Ask for a freight quote to any destination at: Freight@Wholesale-laptop-computers.com.

What should I do if my laptop is not running correctly?

Troubleshooting problems on your laptop computer is quite simple, it's only a matter of narrowing down the problem. In general, some of the most common areas that cause your laptop to function abnormally are:
- You installed new software.
- You added new memory.
- You added new hardware device(s).
The best thing to do is to back-track. If you have added something new and then all of a sudden your notebook starts to misbehave then undo the steps and see if the laptop is back to normal. If it is, then you know that the problem occurring is due to whatever was installed.

What if my system freezes up?

If your laptop system freezes, press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete simultaneously. In the "Close Program" window, select "Free Access" and click "End Task".

My system won't boot. What should I do?

Check the possible causes. If you are running on AC power (when it is plugged into the wall socket) check to make sure the AC connection is good. To do so, plug in another appliance that you know works, flip the wall switch on and off. If you are running the system on DC (battery power), try using AC. Connect the AC adapter and plug in the laptop computer. If it still refuses to boot, the internal AC-DC converter may have a short.

After I reinstalled Windows, now my PCMCIA modem is not working, now what do I need to do to get the modem to work?

You probably do not have the right drivers installed. Check to see that you have loaded the appropriate software for the card you are trying to use. If you still have problems getting the card to work, contact the PCMCIA Card manufacturer for product support, and find out if the card is a listed compatible product for the model you have. If your PCMCIA modem is not working, check System Properties, Device Manager, and check to see if the Controller of the PCMCIA socket is Intel PCIC compatible PCMCIA controller. If it is, then go to Control Panel, Modems, click on Diagnostics, click on the COM Port that is listed for use by your modem. Click More Info. That should tell you whether your modem is installed properly or not. If you cannot find a COM port listed with your modem, then you have not loaded the modem driver. If that is the case, try installing and reinstalling the modem driver.

How to condition the battery to get a better charge?

- Fullly charge the battery.
- Power up the system.
- Run the battery down while staying in the setup screen until the unit completely dies.
- Repeat the process at least 3 times to get better battery performance.

Battery does not seem to be charging. How long does it to take to charge my battery?

Normally it takes two hours to charge the battery if you are not operating the system. If the battery does not seem to be charging, cycle the battery. In other words, discharge then recharge it again!
- Unplug the laptop from the AC adapter and turn it on.
- Let the laptop run under battery power until the laptop turns off.
- Remove the battery pack.
- Using a soft cloth, wipe off the battery packs connectors and the AC adapter connectors.
- Re-insert the battery pack.
- Plug the laptop into the AC adapter and check the wall outlet, making sure the connection is firm.
- With the PC turned off, let the battery charge until the battery status light or icon glows green.
- Unplug the AC adapter.
- Remove the battery.
- Wait 30 seconds and re-insert the battery.
- Plug the AC adapter back in.
- Let the battery recharge until the battery status light turns green or the icon displays 100%.
- Your battery should now be fully charged.
- Unplug the laptop from the AC wall outlet and turn it on.

Why don't some laptops charge the battery while the unit is on?

This feature was taken out as it can cause memory effect on batteries. The laptop has to be turned off in order for the battery to be charged.

Laptops and notebooks: Are the terms interchangeable?

They both mean the same thing. We don't know the official story, but we know that the word laptop was first used for portables in the late 80s. Those laptops were several times heavier than today's laptops (or notebooks, if you like). Laptops were originally very bulky, as much as 40 lbs, with tiny 9" displays and just a 20MB hard drive. The notebook term came later when the laptop size was equal to the size of the standard 8.5" X 11"notebook pad.

One piece of advice: If you really want to get a sense of how a laptop feels, you'd be surprised how important this is, it is a great idea to go to a local computer store to play with a few different models. Even if they don't have the exact laptop you want at that certain price, at least you'll learn what you want in a keyboard, weight, screen size, and input device (touchpad or pointing stick). You can buy online from almost all major computer vendors. Don't forget, that you can save a lot of money on a great refurbished laptop.

Is there any danger in leaving a laptop on 24 hours a day?

As long as it's in a well ventilated area, there's no danger. At least, no more danger than there would be if you left your desktop computer on all day. The danger with laptops is overheating. Because all the hardware is in such cramped quarters, it tends to get very hot. The bottom gets hot, so be careful where you put it. You may even want to put it on something raised so the air can get to the bottom. If you leave the laptop on blankets or a bed, it will often overheat because the insulation of the material is keeping the heat in. A tip that may help you when you're transporting your laptop is to take out the battery to ensure that you don't accidentally leave the laptop on.

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The most important question:
Why should I buy my laptop from Wholesale-laptop-computers.com?

There are many used laptops offered online on eBay, Amazon and in Yahoo stores. It is probably very confusing for the consumer to decide where to buy. Some prices are tempting, but don't forget that you'll get what you'll pay for, or even much less!

Be aware of hidden costs! Some Online Laptop Stores offer products on very low prices with stripped specification. When they make you buy the so called "Options", like more memory, larger hard drive, modem, etc., you'll end up with a price that is not so attractive any more.

Some Online Notebook Stores call any notebook "grade A" and you'll be disappointed when you receive a laptop with cracks and deep scratches, showing wear and tear.

If you buy your laptop without carefully selecting the supplier, you might end up with a lemon with defective parts or not running at all. In this case you are in the mercy of the dishonest supplier, who didn't deliver your laptop as promised and might ignore your complaint.

We are proud to sell the highest grade refurbished laptops and we are 100% behind out laptops. We are NOT brokers! We own the laptops that we offer for sale and they are ready to ship. We are here if there is a problem and we take care of it. Our reputation is second-to-none and we've been at the same location for over 10 years.

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