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Newegg just started selling refurbished electronics
Budget electronics retailer Newegg just opened up a program that sells refurbished gadgets. The company promises a wide range of discounted devices, from Apple products to graphics cards.
Valve begins selling refurbished Steam Decks for around 20 percent off
Valve announced today that it’s offering “certified refurbished” Steam Deck units. The renewed devices shave around 20 percent off the prices of their new counterparts, allowing you to pick one up for cheaper than Steam Summer Sale prices. The consoles include the same one-year warranty as new models. In addition, Valve announced that GameStop is now selling Steam Deck refurbs in select stores, although its models are “refurbished at GameStop facilities and will come with their own warranty.”
Framework is selling refurbished versions of its modular laptops
Framework, which make modular, easy-to-repair laptops with the idea of reducing e-waste, is now selling refurbished models.
Apple begins selling refurbished iPhone XRs
Apple has started selling refurbished versions of its iPhone XR, MacRumors has reported. Prices start at $499 for the 64GB model, giving you a factory-renewed phone with a one year warranty, box and cables for $100 off the price for a brand new model.
Pablo Escobar’s brother is trying to sell refurbished iPhone 11 Pros for $499
Pablo Escobar's brother is trying to peddle refurbished "gold-plated" iPhone 11 Pros for $499. It is most likely a scam.
Get a Play:1 speaker for $99 in Sonos’ certified refurbished sale
Sonos has restocked its certified refurbished sale. While supplies last, you can get a Sonos Play:1 speaker for $99. And you can snag the Sonos Playbar for $499. That's $200 less than the recommended retail price.
Apple is making it easier to recycle iPhones in the US
With Earth Day just around the corner, Apple announced it's quadrupling the number of locations US customers can send their iPhones for recycling. The company's recycling robot, Daisy, will now disassemble select iPhones returned to Best Buy stores in the US, KPN retailers in the Netherlands, as well as those recycled at any Apple Store or online through the Apple Trade In program.
Apple sells refurb iPhone X models starting at $769
If you're an iPhone fan who wants a dual camera and OLED display but would rather not spend a grand or more on an iPhone XS, you're in luck -- at least, for now. Apple has started selling refurbished iPhone X units for the first time, starting at $769 (£769) for 64GB of storage and $899 (£899) for its 256GB counterpart. We wouldn't count on stock lasting forever, but the X stands a better chance of sticking around than clearance iPhone SE models did in January.
Samsung will reportedly release Note 7 ‘fandom’ edition soon
Samsung continues to deal with the fallout from its exploding Note 7 devices. The company has been sued for the problem, and has issued short-term fixes, apologies and a hurried recall to try and contain the damage to its brand. Apparently it's working, as the Galaxy S8 has gotten a record number of pre-orders despite the issues of its predecessor. Now Samsung is looking to sweeten Note 7 lovers up with the Galaxy Note 7 "Fandom Edition." According to the Wall Street Journal, this FE model will be a refurbished Note 7 with upgraded components.
Samsung will sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7s... somewhere
Last month, a report claiming that Samsung would refurbish and sell the many Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that were returned following a global recall. In case you forgot, the Galaxy Note 7 had a battery problem that was causing the device to overheat and catch on fire. Now that Samsung finished its investigation into the root cause of the problem, the company is detailing how it plans to deal with the millions of returned phones. Refurbishment and resale is at the top of that list: Samsung says it'll consider if devices are in suitable condition to be sold or used as rental devices.
Samsung will reportedly sell 'refurbished' Galaxy Note 7s
Even though Samsung has established a cause for those Galaxy Note 7 flare-ups, the device's story is not over. Korean outlet Hankyung reports that the company will sell the "refurbished" phones, but with smaller, less-explodey batteries inside. It doesn't sound like the devices will be returning to US or European markets (it's tough to imagine regulators reversing course on bans after the first recall and reissue), but they could be sold in India or Vietnam instead.
Apple Watch refurbs lower the cost of outfitting your wrist
You no longer have to wait for a sale to snag an Apple Watch at a more reasonable price. Apple has quietly started selling refurbished Series 1 and Series 2 models through its American online store, lowering the barrier of entry if you don't insist on untouched wristwear. They're currently the most common models, to no one's surprise (no ceramic Apple Watch Edition here), but you're getting a sizable 15 percent discount over brand new: Series 1 begins at $229, while the GPS-equipped Series 2 variants start at $309. The Series 2 lineup also includes a few stainless steel versions starting at $469.
Apple starts selling refurb iPhones through its online store
If you've ever wanted to buy an iPhone straight from Apple but thought that brand new unlocked models were out of your reach, you're in luck. Apple has started selling refurbished iPhones in its US online store, with hefty discounts depending on what you want to buy. An unlocked 16GB iPhone 6s is selling for $449, or $80 off the usual price; splurge on a 64GB iPhone 6s Plus and you'll shell out $589, or $110 less than usual. The iPhone SE and iPhone 7 are absent, but that's not surprising given that owners have only had them for several months at best.
Retina 5K iMac hits the Apple refurbished store
Apple's Retina 5k iMac is a beast of a machine, both in power and price. If you've been holding off on purchasing one due to its $2,499 starting price, you'll be happy to know there's a cheaper way to buy. The Retina 5k iMac has now hit the Apple online refurbished store in Fusion Drive and flash storage configurations, each at about 15% less than full price. The entry-level model will set you back $2,119 and comes with a 27-inch (diagonal) Retina display with IPS technology; 5120‑by‑2880 resolution, 8GB memory, 1TB Fusion drive , AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics processor with 2GB of GDDR5 memory, and a built-in FaceTime HD camera. That's $380 in savings. For $2,419 -- $80 less than the full price standard model -- you can get a 3.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 with Retina display with 16GB memory, 3TB Fusion drive, AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics processor with 2GB of GDDR5 memory, and the built-in FaceTime HD camera. Head over to the refurbished store to take a look at the available models.
Nintendo offering refurbished Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk for $20
Nintendo has a deal for those that don't have spare Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers left over from the last console generation. The console manufacturer's online store now includes refurbished versions of the peripheral pack for $20, a savings of $10 on the normal price of the accessories. Nintendo is offering the controllers in three colors: white, black and blue. Nintendo launched the Wii Remote Plus in November 2010, combining the gyroscope tech from its Wii Motion Plus add-on with the Wii's standard Wii Remote controller. Nintendo's refurbished goods may include "minor cosmetic blemishes," but are guaranteed to be fully functional and include Nintendo's standard 90-day warranty. Given that games like Wii Sports Club and Super Mario 3D World can use the controllers, the refurbished set may prove to be a good investment for Wii U owners.
Apple's online store now offering refurbished Late 2013 27" iMac models
Apple has begun offering the newest iMac models as refurbished units on its online store. Three models of the 27-inch iMac are available, including: 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 8 GB RAM, 1 TB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M graphics for US$1,529.00, a $270 savings versus new/list price for the same model. 3.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 8 GB RAM, 1 TB hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M graphics for $1,869.00, a $330 savings. 3.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 8 GB RAM, 3 TB Fusion drive, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M graphics for $2,289.00, a $410 savings. Refurbished items Apple sells come with the company's one-year limited warranty and are often a great way for customers to get the latest models at reduced cost.
Nintendo discounts refurbished 3DS systems
Nintendo has temporarily dropped the price of many of its portable consoles at its online store, and is now offering select Nintendo 3DS systems for as low as $109.99. The classic Aqua Blue and equally handsome Midnight Purple Nintendo 3DS systems are now available via Nintendo for $109.99, while last generation's Midnight Blue DSi XL will run you $99.99. All refurbished systems have been inspected and repaired by Nintendo, and are guaranteed to be in working order. Nintendo began offering refurbished portables for sale earlier this year, and has since expanded its catalog to include 3DS XL systems and SD cards. Perhaps you could put the money you save through buying a refurbished system toward that new Pokemon game that all the kids are talking about?
Apple's online store begins selling refurbished 128 GB iPads for the first time
If you've been eyeing a 128 GB fourth-generation iPad, but couldn't bring yourself to shell out the US$799 asking price, you'll be glad to know that Apple is now offering a refurbished option at a solid discount, MacRumors reports. The previously owned tablets are now available for $679.00 and are currently shipping within five to seven business days. Of course, rumors have been swirling regarding the next generation of Apple's iconic tablet for a number of months now, so if you're already in the market for an iPad, you may want to wait just a little bit and see if Apple has another surprise for us before the year ends.
Refurbished 3DS XL handhelds available from Nintendo starting at $169
If you've been waiting for a price drop before upgrading to a 3DS XL, Nintendo has the next best thing for you: a refurbished trio of its up-sized 3D handhelds. They typically run $200 new, but you can get a redone unit for $170, or $180 with a 16GB SD memory card, in red, black or blue direct from the manufacturer. If you don't mind dropping the XL, a reworked aqua blue or midnight purple 3DS has lowered from April's price of $130 to $120, or $50 off compared to new. In all cases, Nintendo refurbs come with a one-year warranty and -- aside from the possibility of some "minor cosmetic blemishes" -- the Japanese manufacturer assures us that its quality standards are "VERY high". (Their caps, not ours.)
Nintendo launches refurbished 3DS XL consoles, 3DS SD cards
Nintendo of America now offers officially refurbished 3DS XL consoles and 3DS SD cards – the refurbished 3DS XLs are $170 each, while the 3DS memory cards are $13. Nintendo has been primping and polishing DSi XL and 3DS handhelds for resale since April. Currently on the market is the Aqua Blue and Midnight Purple 3DS for $120, Midnight Blue DSi XL for $100, Blue/Black and Red/Black 3DS XL for $170, and the Red/Black 3DS XL with a 16GB memory card for $180. Authentic Nintendo Refurbished Products come with a one-year warranty and while they may have cosmetic blemishes, they are fully functional and meet Nintendo's "VERY high" standards, the company says.
