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  1. 10-25-2003, 02:03 AM #1
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    just found out my trinitron is refurbished

    Sun GDM5010 Sony Flat Screen Monitor

    -i have yet to use it [dont feel like going back home from my apartment]
    but after reinspecting the description i noticed it says "refurbished"

    so what are the real cons of getting a refurbished monitor?
    thanks
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  2. 10-25-2003, 02:37 AM #2
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    Cons?

    1. Pay less, and can't feel as good about how much money you throw at things.
    2. It might show some age...

    but I bet you still have a warrenty and if its guarrenteed for a while then I wouldn't worry. I am running a refurbished 21 Mitsubishi Crt and I have no problems. I love it...
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  3. 10-25-2003, 12:49 PM #3
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    I've bought 3 monitors and only the first was new. I haven't been disappointed by the others. Currently I'm running a 21" Viewsonic that I picked up at a computer show for $175.

    There is always a risk. But if you can buy a monitor for half what it would cost new, then you can handle quite a bit of risk of failure. Especially if it comes with a 1 year warranty.
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  4. 10-25-2003, 03:32 PM #4
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    Cons?
    1. Pay less, and can't feel as good about how much money you throw at things.
    How is paying "less" a con? I've had three refurb monitors (all sony's) and have yet to have one die. In fact they've lasted longer then some offbrand new ones.
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  6. 10-25-2003, 03:41 PM #5
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    Originally posted by Boneycat
    How is paying "less" a con? I've had three refurb monitors (all sony's) and have yet to have one die. In fact they've lasted longer then some offbrand new ones.
    I believe he was using a little sarcasm.
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