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There isn't a strong market for used Windows computers because all the manufacturers are engrossed in a price war selling on price only not quality. If you can buy a new netbook for £229 why would someone buy my 5 year old Acer which cost £1500 new, second hand on ebay. Currently my Acer is worth around £100 and is in perfect working order.
However Apple apply a different concept on their product promoting quality and it all works form the same supplier. Therefore people who can't buy new pay top dollar for used product. I looked at buying a used mac. The price saving wasn't worth it so I bought a refurbed macbook saving £250. It was cheaper than some that were selling on ebay at the time.
Sikkbass, can't believe you would buy a used car but not a used computer!! Ditch the hard drive for a new one if security is an issue and reload all the programs/drivers. If your worried about someone using the used PC for porn activity who is to say someone hasn't already inserted your gearshift somewhere interesting already!!
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