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57. Another vote for buying used/refurbished computers

Reply to freefaller62 (Reply #7)

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 08:00 AM

Feb 2012

There are some sweet deals on great machines out there. "New" isn't always better.

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I need a new computer, and am depressed at my options. [View all] adigal Feb 2012 OP

You could try getting yours fixed justiceischeap Feb 2012 #1

Check ebay for parts, components, or replacements. I just bought one for parts SharonAnn Feb 2012 #13

The $50 is inconsequential. Indydem Feb 2012 #2

Anti-American worker propaganda. nt Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #4

Obviously Indydem Feb 2012 #6

about “$10 or less in direct labor wages goes into an iPhone or iPad is paid to Chinese workers.” LiberalArkie Feb 2012 #34

You really beleive that nonsense? bahrbearian Feb 2012 #9

Yes, I do. Indydem Feb 2012 #12

So we should MattBaggins Feb 2012 #35

No. Indydem Feb 2012 #43

tariffs MattBaggins Feb 2012 #53

Tariffs? Indydem Feb 2012 #54

Foxconn can do it sharp_stick Feb 2012 #10

I really disagree with this statement. jonthebru Feb 2012 #15

Please read the article I posted. Indydem Feb 2012 #19

No it is the cheap labor MattBaggins Feb 2012 #37

exactly - any jobs can be filled if the pay is right nt msongs Feb 2012 #29

Horse apples. Steve Jobs' lack of knowledge about glass led to stupid labor practices. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #32

The tasks these workers a doing could be easily automated. Warren Stupidity Feb 2012 #56

Automation makes the situation worse. Indydem Feb 2012 #58

Buy the Apple and donate the $50 extra to an appropriate organization jberryhill Feb 2012 #3

I was just thinking that. Almost like buying carbon credits. Nye Bevan Feb 2012 #18

No computer can be made in America. We don't make the basic parts. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #5

Final assembly is where the slave labor comes in. sudopod Feb 2012 #26

and we don'tmake the basic parts here because... eShirl Feb 2012 #49

We have the same problem with shoes. New Balance went through a court battle over it. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #51

Buy Used? freefaller62 Feb 2012 #7

Buying used is my suggestion as well n/t Metatron Feb 2012 #50

Another vote for buying used/refurbished computers blogslut Feb 2012 #57

You do what you can. There are plenty of options for a lot of products. Computers are a hard one. Brickbat Feb 2012 #8

I Bought A HP LapTop At Wal-Mart For $298.00 DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2012 #11

HP is made in China, just like Apple frazzled Feb 2012 #16

I Bought It Because It Was All I Could Afford DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2012 #17

That's fine, I didn't mean to criticize your choice frazzled Feb 2012 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Feb 2012 #28

Just go ahead and get a new MAC or IPad, etc itsrobert Feb 2012 #14

Nobody "needs" a computer. TheManInTheMac Feb 2012 #20

you do if u r on un-employment leftyohiolib Feb 2012 #36

Really? ohheckyeah Feb 2012 #40

apologists use crap excuses like that to try to justify their wants and keep their concience clear leftyohiolib Feb 2012 #21

At least Apple's customer service is here and...... Bonhomme Richard Feb 2012 #22

90% of laptops are manufactured by Taiwanese companies FarCenter Feb 2012 #24

I have a fix Shankapotomus Feb 2012 #25

This is a great idea!! adigal Feb 2012 #38

Maybe a contingent of concerned consumers Shankapotomus Feb 2012 #47

It won't be long before someone recognizes the market for cruelty-free computing. sudopod Feb 2012 #27

Right? I think many people would flock to that company adigal Feb 2012 #39

Starbucks has made a killing on the idea with respect to coffee, haven't they? nt sudopod Feb 2012 #41

build your own computer if its a desktop...easy to do msongs Feb 2012 #30

Except all the parts of the computer are made in China itsrobert Feb 2012 #33

There are no computers not made, at least primarily, in China. TheWraith Feb 2012 #31

Maybe a S Korean producer is out there??? I would think conditions would be improved. TheKentuckian Feb 2012 #42

Please see my post on South Korea and Brutality to Dogs jsmirman Feb 2012 #46

Go the DIY route. You'll get a better PC and the "I did it" self satisfaction. Initech Feb 2012 #44

rank a brand.org BrendaBrick Feb 2012 #45

Have someone build you a computer marlakay Feb 2012 #48

Systemax are built in Ohio Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #52

I will check them out. Thank you! n/t adigal Feb 2012 #55

Try a small but busy computer shop fadedrose Feb 2012 #59