It’s refurbished, so don’t expect a new looking computer. The monitor stand has some scratches on it, but I’m not complaining. I’m a digital media student, & I used up my money on a MacBook because my professor recommended the laptop for editing. Fast forward to 1.5 years, I soon realized that I needed both windows and apple to excel in my major. I didn’t have much money since I spent 1k on a laptop, so I saw this baby on amazon. I decided to buy it & I don’t regret it. Only downside to this is that the tower makes a lot of noises... it may be the fan. Overall, it’s a good buy. I would rather spend $265 on everything than go to bestbuy, and waste $399 on the computer but without the monitor.
I love it and it was the upgrade I was looking for at a great price! I got the bigger monitor because I'm a photographer and the bigger screen has better res. The seller delivered what was promised and in a timely fashion :)
This is early on, we have only had the computer set and ready for a week or so. So far I am impressed, it's just as described with very minor cosmetic marks which is expected with refurbished. It runs really well and feels just like new, better than expected. I bought this for my dad for Fathers Day and it definitely is good enough for what he does on the computer.
I'll update months down the line with any cons that may arise but so far so good.
Edit 10-24-18: It's still running very well, the only issue we've had is the ethernet port died on us and sadly this model only has one port. The solution was simple enough though, I just bought a wifi adapter. Still my father is enjoying the computer and it works well for his needs.
SMASHED IT, GREAT JOB !!!!! The only suggestion I can make is to let someone in their seventies do the step by step instructions to Active Windows 10. I got lost as simple as it looks, but it worked ! so no complaints. Great Job.
We were very pleased with the looks of this computer, as well as how it operates. It’s refurbished so we were a little worried, but it runs like new! The packaging was great, and there was plenty of communication from the seller about delivery and set-up. We would very definitely order a computer like this again.
Feature Product
- *Runs: Windows 10 Home 64bit
- *Specs: Core2Duo 3.0Ghz CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVD Player
- *What's in The Box? Dell OptiPlex with 22" LCD Monitor (brands may vary), USB Keyboard and Mouse, all cables needed.
- *Dell Optiplex Desktop/SFF PC Computer package.
Description
Specifications:
Processor: Intel Core i3 2100 3.1Ghz
Memory: 8GB DDR3
Graphics: Intel HD Integrated
Hard Drive: 1TB HDD
Monitor: 22" LCD monitor (Brands May Vary)
Operating System:
Windows 10, 64 bit-Multi-Language Support English/Spanish/French
Software:
Microsoft Office 365 Free Trial
Warranty:
1 full year Parts and Labor Warranty for Desktop
90-day Warranty for Monitor
Included in the box:
Computer; Monitor; Power Cord; USB WIFI Adapter; USB BT 4.0; USB Keyboard; USB Mouse; Skytech Warranty Instruction
The computer looks almost new. Every time I turn it off and turn it back on, I get an error message saying that it’s missing a driver and can’t properly load. You would think that the quality control department would have caught that. The seller did help resolve the issue and when those actions failed, quickly issued free return shipping information. The replacement had some cosmetic issues, but works fine.
This is a pretty good system with great specs for the price! I purchased it from Amazon/Skytech as a gift for a family member knowing full well that the recipient wasn't going to do much with it other than surf the net and print out bills. Shipment came very quickly and all of the components were packaged extremely well. The workstation itself was the Dell Optiplex as pictured, and all of the peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor and stand) were brand new but an off brand I had never heard of. Set up was fairly easy, aside from the fact that the stand that came with the monitor had a mount that needed assembly (you actually had to mount the monitor to the stand) and it was a little cumbersome. Wasn't thrilled with the fact that in order to adjust or raise the monitor, you had to unscrew a connector on the back of the mount. But that wasn't really a big deal.
Aside from them monitor assembly, I was pretty impressed at how quickly it was to get the workstation running! After I put it all together, it was up and running in under 10 minutes. I got on a few websites (google, msn, amazon) to test out the speed and it really zipped along!
Then... within an hour, it happened.... an ear piercing "BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!" to which my family at the other end of the house responded with "WHAT is THAT????" This was followed by a pop up window which appeared to be from microsoft (but was not) directing me to download something or call a number. I did a Control-Alt-Delete and closed the window... hoping it was just a fluke, downloaded Malware Bytes and ran a scan which turned up clear.
We went out of town for a few days and didn't use the computer. But the next time we did, within 15 minutes, a different, brightly colored window popped up, and a woman's echoey voice saying, "Your computer has been locked. You have a virus. Do not attempt to close this window. You can unlock your computer by calling... " (Another control-alt-delete). We continued to use the computer fora few days, and every so often, even when NOT in use, that notification would come again. So much that we had to keep the speakers off when the computer was idle.
I called the customer service number provided by Amazon to let them know what happened, and they offered to walk me through some troubleshooting, but I informed them that I really didn't want to hang on to a brand new (to me) computer that arrived infected. They were nice enough to offer me a return with free shipping, which is the reason I am giving this 4 stars. (Can't give a 5... sorry).
Have to admit, I was pretty bummed because this was a gift to someone in my family that they couldn't use properly... I mean, when you order a refurb computer, you can expect a thing or two to be not-so-new, but I wouldn't have expected a virus, had the hard drive been wiped prior to ship and we didn't install ANY programs upon receipt. I am a little more bummed that even though I was able to return the workstation for full credit, I had to actually reorder/purchase a new one - prior to getting the refund.
I will say, though, that the level of customer service and the way that the issue resolved was very satisfactory. This was due mostly in part to the fact that this computer was a "Certified Refurbished" workstation and came with a 90 day warranty. VERY good... and my suggestion to anyone buying a refurbished computer off of Amazon, make sure that it was certified refurbished.
But again, very decent specs on this low $$ package!
The monitor is huge it seems and thatch a good thing for me . Getting older, I was disappointed in the computer not having a WiFi connection so I had to dig the one I had a while back because I just moved. But I did find it and got up and running, Had trouble with my printer hook up but only because my printer disk was not right for windows 10. Its a little hard getting use to windows 10 but I will get there will try and send another review after i have had for a bit but so far happy with it.
Great computer for the price. The monitor power is a bit iffy, but again, for the price, I can wiggle the power cord. The computer itself is rock-solid (so far). I will definitely keep these in mind the next time I need a computer or if others need an inexpensive option.
Working great with no issues. Great delivery and instructions.
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