Refurbished Notebook Computer

Resources and information to help you choose a refurbished notebook

You may think that a notebook (or laptop) computer is out of your organization's financial reach, but TechSoup Stock offers refurbished notebooks to qualifying nonprofits at discounted rates. Whether you're weighing your purchasing options or have already ordered a notebook, this collection of resources can be a useful aid.

Learn More About Notebooks

How to Buy a Laptop
Considering upgrading to a notebook but don't know where to start? PC World's buying guide explains the important specs to watch for and offers other shopping advice.

Intel's Pentium III Processor Page
Intel, manufacturer of the Pentium III Processor, explains the product's key features and benefits.

Microprocessor Comparison Chart
How does the Pentium III processor stack up to other processors in terms of speed? Webopedia's comparison chart provides the details.

CNET Reviews Dell Laptops
If you're thinking about purchasing a Dell laptop, check out CNET editors' reviews, sorted by most highest-rated machines.

Acquire a Refurbished Notebook

Acquire Refurbished Windows XP Notebooks from TechSoup Stock
Qualifying nonprofits can receive a refurbished running Windows XP for the discounted rate of $336 or $348.

Acquire Refurbished Windows 2000 Notebooks from TechSoup Stock
Qualifying nonprofits can receive a refurbished notebook preloaded with Windows 2000 at the discounted rate of $336 or $348.

Technical Support and Questions

TechSoup's Hardware Forum
Ask the experts your burning questions and talk to other nonprofits in our friendly forums.

Official Dell Support Page
Dell's official support page troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and product manuals for its computers.

Official IBM Support Page
Search by model for technical support, download drivers, and find out more about troubleshooting IBM computers.

Use the Web to Find Free Tech Support
TechSoup's article lists a number of Web sites that offer comptent free tech-support advice, including those that can help you troubleshoot hardware problems.