Not every application requires the latest and greatest hardware and in most cases, refurbished computers and parts provide more benefits than using new.  Buying refurbished saves money, time, and the environment.

Hubble Telescope Uses Refurbished
NASA had to put a refurbished pair of gyroscopes into the Hubble Space Telescope after a brand new set refused to go in, but scientists were satisfied nonetheless and confident.  A problem occurred when the RSU meant for the second slot was placed in the third, so the crew opted to install a refurbished unit instead. But Hubble’s deputy senior project scientist, Mal Niedner, said he was not concerned that the astronauts has to resort to refurbished gyroscopes, which lack the latest anticorrosive wiring. “It’s the difference between an A and an A-plus.” To read more of this article, click here.

When It Pays to Buy Used
Agencies have budgets for information technology equipment, however tight they might feel at times. Why take a chance on purchasing used equipment? Under the right conditions, used equipment could fill a void. The procurement of refurbished gear that matches what agencies already have could keep a network inventory homogeneous. It also could keep existing code running. And, yes, it could complete an IT inventory when the budget falls short. A used component can cost anywhere from 25 percent to 90 percent less than a virgin equivalent. And unlike used cars, new equipment can be just as reliable as the new stuff. To read more of this article, click here.

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