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Did you know that your obsolete laptop may be worth more than you think?  Obsolete laptops can be used for parts to refurbish other used laptops.   The value of an obsolete laptop will be determined by a few criteria.

First, the manufacturer and model of the obsolete laptop is taken into account in determining value.  The manufacturer and model determine the technical specifications for the used laptop including processor speed, RAM size, Harddrive size, and optical drive type.  Additionally, some brands and models may have more value than others depending on how rare the used laptop is or how saturated the market is for that model.

Second, the completeness of the obsolete laptop is taken into account.  Does the laptop have the majority of its significant components including RAM and the Harddrive?

Third, the condition of the obsolete laptop is considered.  Are the significant components operational including the Motherboard, RAM, or Harddrive?  Is the casing in good condition?

 At Side Street Technology, we purchase obsolete laptops if they can be used or sold for parts.  If the obsolete laptops cannot be utilized for parts, we will recycle the units.  Selling obsolete laptops is quick and easy.   For more information about buying your used obsolete laptops, please contact Side Street Technology.

The term laptop computer and notebook computer are used interchangeably today. During earlier years of the technology’s development, the term ‘notebook’ was often applied to the lightest weight and smallest units, but the units and terminology are now virtually the same and the terms are synonymous.  However, there is another category of computer that has developed and is known as the “ultra-light laptop”.  Ultra-light laptops pack as much performance as possible into a small package and provide users with a screen size of 12″ diagonal or less.

At Side Street Technology, we purchase most types of mobile computing technology included used Laptops, used Notebooks, used ultra-light laptops.

Are you planning to do a laptop refresh?

Operational units that are currently in-service can bring good value because vendors that buy used laptops will need to do little repair to prepare them for resale.

Do you have laptops taking up space in an office or storage room?

Out-of-service units whether they are operational, partially operational, or just for parts are also of value. Vendors that buy used laptops can oftentimes use parts from a few non-functioning units to make a fully functioning unit. Vendors that buy used laptops can also sell other complete non-functioning units to businesses that may be looking for parts to help repair a unit that is currently having problems. This allows businesses to extend the life of their current units.

Most used laptops have value, whether they are operational, partially operational, or are usable for parts. Your laptop may be worth more than you think to vendors that buy used laptops.

So, what’s a used laptop worth?

Did you know that your used laptops may be worth more than you might think? Because laptops are small, they can be shipped at low cost helping enable a strong after market for used units. Additionally, used laptops can be great starter computers for kids, students going to college, or for businessman with basic computing needs such as word processing, e-mail, and Internet browsing.

Vendors that buy used laptops look for several criteria to determine the value of a unit including brand/model, specifications, and condition.

Brands, Models and Laptop Value

The first factor that vendors who buy used laptops look at in determining the value of a used laptop is the brand and model. That’s correct, it’s not age. While age is a factor, more important is the brand and model. A five year old Toshiba 6100 might have more value than a three year old Dell Latitude, for example. The brand and model determine the technical specifications of the unit. The key specifications of the used laptop that determines value is:

• Processor Type (Pentium II, Pentium III, Pentium IV)
• Processor Speed
• RAM size
• Hard Drive size
• Optical Drive Type
• OS Type (Win XP, Win 2K, Win NT, Win ME, Win 98)

Vendors that buy used laptops also look at the supply and demand of a particular brand and model. Some units are harder to find while other models have been saturated in the market. Harder to find models of used laptops will often times have greater value.

Weight and size can also add to the value of the unit. Ultra-light laptops can sometimes bring greater value to vendors that buy used laptops. On the flip side, heavier units which are powerful and are used for “laptop” desktops can also bring greater value.

Some models are known to have certain issues and that can affect pricing. For example, on certain models of Dell Latitudes, the mouse embedded in the keyboard makes an indention on the screen.

You will find that all brands including Dell, IBM/Lenova, HP/Compaq, Toshiba, Sony, Fujitsu, and ACER will have units that run the spectrum of value.

Side Street Technology buys used laptops in wholesale lots. Is your company looking to sell a lot of used laptops that are ready to be retired? There are a few advantages to your company when Side Street Technology buys used laptops in wholesale lots. Perhaps the main advantage is that it saves you company time. When we purchase used laptops individually, each unit is priced based on its configuration and condition. It can be very time consuming for you to assess each used laptop. On the other hand, when we purchase used laptops in wholesale lots, the value offered per laptop will be based on an average configuration and take into account that some units will not be fully operational. Therefore, you will be offered less value than if we purchased the laptops individually. By comparing the value of your time that it would take to assess each used laptop with the lower price you would receive by selling them in wholesale lots, you will be able to determine which option is best for your company.

Additionally, when we purchase used laptops, we will make arrangements for shipping and are responsible for shipping costs.

For more information about buying your used laptops as a wholesale lot, please contact Side Street Technology at 901-405-1285.

Did you know that your obsolete laptop may be worth more than you think?  Obsolete laptops can be used for parts to refurbish other used laptops The value of an obsolete laptop will be determined by a few criteria.

First, the manufacturer and model of the obsolete laptop is taken into account in determining value. The manufacturer and model determine the technical specifications for the used laptop including processor speed, RAM size, Harddrive size, and optical drive type.  Additionally, some brands and models may have more value than others depending on how rare the used laptop is or how saturated the market is for that model.

Second, the completeness of the obsolete laptop is taken into account. Does the laptop have the majority of its significant components including RAM and the Harddrive?

Third, the condition of the obsolete laptop is considered. Are the significant components operational including the Motherboard, RAM, or Harddrive? Is the casing in good condition?

At Side Street Technology, we purchase obsolete laptops if they can be used or sold for parts. If the obsolete laptops cannot be utilized for parts, we will recycle the units. Selling obsolete laptops is quick and easy. For more information about buying your used obsolete laptops, please contact Side Street Technology at 901-405-1285.

Please contact Side Street Technology if you have obsolete laptops, handhelds, or other computer equipment to sell.