In this economic climate it is more important than ever to get the most value for your money when purchasing a computer for your business. Dell has had a policy for a long time that Dell products purchased directly from dell.com can be returned for repayment or substitution within 30 days. Dell has an Asset Recovery Business that takes these returned computers, refurbishes them, and sells them in an online store.

These computers come with the same warranty as new units, ranging from one to three years depending on make and model.

If you do not have a good idea what specifations or configuration you need for your computer, you should call and talk to an expert who can help you configure a computer to meet your needs.

However, if you have a good idea what specs are appropriate for your situation and you prefer to order online without messing around with a sales rep, follow this link to go directly to Dell’s Asset Recovery Business Online Store for business computers. You should see a screen something like the one below:

The next step is to narrow down your search. In the example above, we have selected the Optiplex Desktop Stockroom, 2GB RAM Memory, and Windows XP PRO. Then, we clicked on Filter Results and clicked on the Price column to sort by ascending price.

When you follow the above process, you get a real-time snapshot of individual refurbished computers in Dell’s stockroom. You can add computers to your cart and complete your online order quite easily.

Even if you decide not to order a Dell refurbished computer, you can use this system to quickly gain a sense of the fair market value of various configurations of nearly new, warranted computer equipment. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to tell whether or not the prices you see advertised for comparably equipped new equipment are fair. Either way, this will help you save money.