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How many years of updates remain on a refurbished phone?

Compares support for Pixel, Samsung and iPhone. Distinguishes official commitments from estimates and calculates remaining time before buying.

Received a refurbished device? Checklist for phone and laptop

Check the model, condition, charging, screen, sound and accounts when receiving a refurbished device. Learn how to document a problem and request support.

First phone for children or seniors: how to choose and set up

Choose a phone for simplicity, size and support. Guide for families, with parental controls, accessibility and privacy.

Dell Latitude, HP EliteBook or ProBook refurbished: how to choose

Compare Latitude, EliteBook and ProBook by configuration, screen, keyboard and connections. Choose the business laptop suited to your work.

Windows 11 on a refurbished computer: compatibility, licence and care

Confirm whether a refurbished computer officially supports Windows 11, check activation and avoid confusing installation with compatibility.

128 or 256 GB? 8 or 16 GB of RAM? How to choose without overpaying

Choose storage for your phone and RAM for your laptop with usage examples. Understand when 128 GB or 8 GB is enough and when…

Laptop keyboard PT, Spanish, French or German: what changes?

Understand the differences between PT, ES, FR and DE keyboards, how to type accents and what to check before buying a laptop.

How to choose a refurbished Windows laptop for studying or working

Choose a refurbished Windows laptop by processor, RAM, SSD, screen, keyboard and compatibility. Guide for study and work.

What comes in the box of a refurbished device?

Find out where to check the charger, cable, watch strap and packaging included with a refurbished device. Check the listing before ordering.

Mobile phone updates: how to compare remaining support

Compare iPhone, Samsung and Pixel update policies. Distinguish official commitments, current support and forecasts before buying.

Refurbished laptop: choosing for study, work and creation

Choose a laptop for Excel, programming, university or photography. Compare RAM, SSD, screen, keyboard and app compatibility.

128, 256 or 512 GB: how much storage do you need?

Choose your phone's storage based on the space you already use, photos, games and videos. Compare 128, 256 and 512 GB.

You received your refurbished item: checklist for first steps

Confirm the order, test essential functions and set up the device securely. Know what to do if you find a difference.

Laptop with foreign keyboard: how to choose and type accents

Compare QWERTY, AZERTY and QWERTZ keyboards. Learn how to confirm the layout of a refurbished laptop and set up typing in your language.

Refurbished MacBook Air: the chip matters, but so do memory and the keyboard

How to compare a refurbished MacBook Air by chip, memory, storage, keyboard and applications you need to use.

Refurbished Xiaomi 14T Pro: Is It Worth It in 2026?

Quick answer: yes, and it’s one of the best examples of what refurbishment does for Android phones: the refurbished Xiaomi 14T Pro is available…

Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra: Is It Worth It in 2026?

Quick answer: if you want an Apple Watch for serious sport, a refurbished Ultra lets you get it for the price of a new…

Refurbished Pixel Watch in 2026: Is It Worth It?

Quick answer: it is worth it if you use Android, especially if you already have a Pixel. A refurbished Pixel Watch is available at…

Refurbished PS5 in 2026: Is It Worth It?

Quick answer: yes, and this is one of the purchases where refurbished saves you the most, because the price of a new PS5 rarely…

Refurbished Nintendo Switch in 2026: Is It Worth It?

Quick answer: yes, if your aim is Nintendo's catalogue at the lowest possible price. The refurbished Switch is available at iOutlet from , with…