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1. CPU*

tooltip-icon The CPU(also known as the processor) is the central hub of a computer. As the name suggests, it's responsible for processing tasks. Essentially, the “brain” of the computer.

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2. RAM*

tooltip-icon The more RAM, the more “breathing space” a laptop has to multi-task. Having multiple browsing tabs, videos playing, programs running, all at the same time. In human terms, RAM is like "short-term memory" required for doing many tasks/calculations quicky & simultaneously.

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3. Storage*

tooltip-icon Storage is like "long-term memory", to store your photos, videos, documents, files and more, a bit like a digital backpack. If you’re someone who downloads a lot of large files like high-quality photos, movies, music, etc, then you'll need more storage to ensure you don’t run out of space.

Choose a storage.

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4. Extra Advanced Options

tooltip-icon These extra advanced options are for those who may require a laptop for a specific or specialized use. Most people will be fine with all options left on the default settings.

For those who may require a specific or specialized use. Most people will be fine with all options left on the default setting, do not change unless required.

Graphics Option: tooltip-icon This option is for those who require graphical capabilities, such as for: Video editing, 3D design, Photoshop, Entry-level laptop gaming, etc. For full details on graphics cards, please view our FAQ section. If you don't require any of these, please leave on default.
Keyboard Backlight Option: tooltip-icon This option is for those who may require a back-lit keyboard
Screen resolution Option: tooltip-icon Determine the screen resolution (pixels)

1. Camera & Mic*

2. Built-in Bluetooth*

tooltip-icon Built-in Bluetooth ensures you can connect your laptop to your various Bluetooth wireless devices (speakers, keyboards, mice, and more), without the need for an external Bluetooth adaptor.

3. WiFi*

4. Windows Version (OS)*

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Discover our custom-built refurbished laptops tailored to fit your needs. Choose your processor, RAM, and storage to match your personal requirements, and we’ll prepare it for you! Our laptops undergo professional testing and benchmarking, ensuring optimal performance and speed. With minor cosmetic wear, these professionally refurbished laptops are crafted by fully qualified IT engineers. Flexibly pick your desired specs and get an instant quote! High budget? Low budget? Adjust the specs to suit your exact price range or performance needs, allowing you to fine-tune until you get it just right! These laptops are ideal for home, work, business, education, leisure, and even light gaming. Say goodbye to loading bars with our fast-performance laptops, backed by a performance & speed guarantee or your money back! Enjoy peace of mind with our laptop warranty. Each laptop arrives battle-ready fresh out of the box, all pre-installed with Windows OS, updated drivers, office programs, VLC player, and Google Chrome. No need to wait around while programs and updates install, get crackin’ right away from the second you turn on your laptop for the first time! Grab yourself a bargain laptop today!

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A Warranty You Can Rely on!

At Gadget Centre, we provide a GENUINE and DEPENDABLE warranty you can trust.

Unfortunately, we all know too well that many online sellers throw around the word ‘warranty’ in vain without providing any real details on coverage, “warranty this, warranty that”, but when push comes to shove, they leave customers high and dry, failing to fulfil their obligations.

That’s why we’ve created our Repair Or Replace warranty. With this inclusive coverage, you’ll never feel abandoned. Our warranty ensures a FREE repair service (including parts and labour) or a FREE replacement laptop when a repair isn’t possible. Enjoy comprehensive coverage at a fraction of the cost of traditional high-street insurance plans. Feel secure knowing that the thought of buying a new laptop and the hassle that comes with it, won’t need to cross your mind during the warranty period, be it 1, 2 or 3 years down the line!

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The Genuine Deal!

All our refurbished laptops are from top brands like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo, and are thoughtfully chosen based on availability. While there’s an element of surprise in the specific brand you’ll receive, you can trust that you’ll only get the best of the best household name brands, as that’s everything in the selection pool we have to pick from. Ensuring a quality refurbished laptop regardless of the selection. Expect a full-sized laptop complete with all the features and ports you’d expect (HDMI/DP, USB, Audio Jacks, Ethernet, SD slot, etc), providing you with everything you need from a high-performance machine. No tricks, no gimmicks, no catches. At Gadget Centre, it’s just the genuine deal every time. Our laptops go through an intensive testing protocol.

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Fast, Reliable, and Efficient!

At Gadget Centre, we pride ourselves on building laptops tailored to your needs, with only the highest-performing components. Our laptops feature top-tier processors such as Intel Core i3, i5, and i7, and we avoid using lower-end processors like Pentium or Celeron. We also only use the highest-grade RAM to ensure maximum performance and power. With our laptops, you’re guaranteed speed and efficiency, or your money back! To further enhance performance, we exclusively equip our laptops with Solid State Drives (SSDs), leaving behind the outdated mechanical spinning hard drives (HDDs). SSDs provide a remarkable speed boost, 10x to 20x faster than HDDs, making a noticeable difference in loading times, boot-up times, and overall system responsiveness. While HDDs can take 1:30 to 2:30+ minutes to boot up after a shutdown, an SSD-equipped laptop takes only 10 to 20 seconds! That’s one less tea/coffee you need to make yourself while you wait for your laptop to load. This means you can dive right into your work or entertainment without waiting around for your laptop to catch up. We’ve phased out HDDs completely because they’re more prone to failures and performance issues than SSDs. With no moving parts, SSDs are more resilient to impact damage, magnetic fields, and other factors that can harm traditional HDDs. Although SSDs are more expensive to manufacture, we believe our customers deserve the best, and that’s why we include them in all our laptops.

Ready to Use Out of the Box!

All our laptops arrive ready for action fresh out of the box, pre-installed with Windows OS, updated drivers, office programs, VLC player, and Google Chrome. No need to wait for installations – just get started right away from the second you turn on your laptop for the first time!

One Size Fits All!

All our laptops come in classic standard colours, like Black, White, Grey or Silver. We don’t sell any flashy colours like Yellow, Green, Purple etc. We do this so that we can appeal to all our customers with standardised uniform colours, instead of focusing on very specific colours that only some will like. Meaning that although brand/models are picked at random, you can be confident that the colour of your laptop will be one of the widely popular and elegant options we offer.

‘Right to Try’ – Free, Open & Transparent Return Policy

We proudly offer a “Right to Try” return policy, we’re one of the very few businesses doing so, allowing you to purchase worry-free. If, for any reason, you decide to return the laptop, you can do so without any hassle or lengthy processes. Our return policy even covers simple buyer’s remorse. Thus, if you simply just changed your mind, or had another look at your finances, you’re always covered! Experience the flexibility of trying before committing, just like trying on a pair of shoes! Enjoy our open and transparent return policy.

Trading Since 2018 – Trustworthy & Reliable

From our humble beginnings as a small part-time seller on eBay back in 2018, listing a couple of electronics here and there. To an established reputable laptop refurbisher with thousands of happy customers, Gadget Centre has come a long way. We’re not a “here today, gone tomorrow” business, meaning that you can count on us years down the line, this ensures you can remain confident knowing you can expect full service throughout your whole warranty term. We’re on a mission to give every piece of neglected tech a new home, we’re not going anywhere and are here to stay.

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4.9 Stars | 480+ reviews
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I have just purchased a higher specification laptop for my self. Very easy to select and build just what you want, at about ⅓ the price of a well known high street supplier who quoted me the same specification. This even includes a 3 year's warranty. I can't fault the customer service. Look forward to doing more business with you. I now need to buy one for my wife.

S Crump

Very happy with my purchase so far. The spec of the computer for the price paid is amazing. Updating and reusing old laptops is obviously good for the environment. The unit has a coating on it that makes it look brand new. Great communications and warranty. Highly recommended.

Robert J

Essentially a brand new laptop at a fraction of the price of a similarly priced and specced machine. And saving the planet to boot. So fat no problems at all with the machine.

Peter S

From start to finish, a most wonderful service. Great to see the videos that have been made, makes the whole thing real, especially with so many scams out there! My shiny new machine is powerful, fast and works like a dream. Thank you so much for a great piece of kit

Jo

Received my refurbished laptop nearly two weeks ago, to say I am absolutely delighted would be an understatement. The laptop arrived securely packaged and on unpacking looked brand-new. All the specs that I had asked for were installed. The start-up is the fastest I've ever experienced. These guys do an amazing job and I would highly recommend them. I will certainly buy again from them. Thank you

Peter R

Would really recommend this company. When I needed a new laptop, i worked out a spec of what I needed and it was going to cost £800-1000 new. I was able to spec exactly what I wanted with Gadget Centre and it came to £350! With a 2 year warranty as well. Laptop has a nice clean outer (from an HP) which was carbon wrapped and looks good as new. It's fast and has everything I need. It came with Libre Office software installed and booted up straight away.

Joanne

Eventually I made a decision to replace my laptop. I saw the advert from Gadget Centre and was given the opportunity to specify exactly what I required. The product arrived well wrapped and delivered by courier. The condition of the item was unbelievably good and after firing it up the performance was great. I am sure that after the service and value so far received, the warranty would surely be honoured equally as well. I am very happy with my purchase and can highly recommend Gadget Centre. I will definitely be using them again.

Steve

Made a leap and purchased a refurb laptop from Gadget Centre. Went for the highest spec as possible. 1.7core 1tb SSD 16ram. And win 11 Couldn’t not be so pleased with it p. I’m on the laptop every night !! Will recommend this company!! Will buy another one from them without question.

Andy

What a great company. I ordered my custom laptop in February and have been nothing less than impressed with it's performance over these past 4 months. I am also very much in favour of the recycled nature of the product. The buying process was simple and the laptop arrived well packaged and as fast and efficient as promised. I am happy to recommend The Gadget Centre to anyone who is interested.

Stuart

I am absolutely thrilled with my purchase from this second-hand laptop company! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The website was user-friendly and provided detailed information about each laptop, making it easy to compare options. The laptop I chose was in pristine condition, just as described, and it's been running flawlessly since I got it. What truly sets this company apart is their commitment to customer satisfaction. The customer support team was incredibly responsive and helpful, addressing all my questions and concerns promptly. They even provided personalized recommendations based on my needs, ensuring I made the right choice. The shipping was impressively fast, and the laptop was well-packaged to prevent any damage during transit. Upon receiving it, I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had included all the necessary accessories and even a warranty for added peace of mind. In a world where online shopping can sometimes be hit or miss, this second-hand laptop company has raised the bar for quality, service, and reliability. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in search of a reliable and affordable laptop. Kudos to the team for their outstanding work!

Martin

My last laptop was an HP from one of the big chains - couldn't find one with a memory big enough nor with a CD drive, and when it came it was plastic rubbish. Then I find these guys where you can specify exactly what you need - brand name irrelevant. I had it within the week and it does everything I need it to do, and moving my files across was the easiest thing ever - all for less than £400. An absolutely fantastic experience, I can't believe how good this service is!

Tom

Excellent service, cost and workmanship. Laptop arrived in five days or so, very well packaged and booted up immediately with no issues. Grade A in appearance and functionality. Added accounts and Wi-Fi etc which was also easy to set up. Case was wrapped in a protective film for added durability-didn’t ask for it expect this- bonus ! Fantastic-will be back !!

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As our laptops are all professionally refurbished & renewed, it means that there will always be some light signs of past usage. However, we have a cosmetic grading system in place to grade our laptop’s general condition. The grades are A+, A, B, and C.

 

Grade A+ : Pristine
Grade A : Nearly new / minor use
Grade B : Good
Grade C : Heavy marks

 

As a rule of thumb, we only sell laptops that score between Grade A+ / Grade B cosmetically. All other laptops that score outside this range are repurposed in our recycling process, such as being broken down for parts, and aren’t sold to customers.

You may input custom requests which you wish us to consider when prepping your laptop. This can include :
• Preferred colour
• Preferred brand
• Preferred keyboard layout
• Additional ports
• Any other specific requirements

 

When you get to the last page of checkout, it’ll give you an option to add a note/message to your order. Simply add a message with your requirements. We’ll see this note on our end when your order comes through and will process it accordingly.

 

Please note that custom requests which go beyond the drop-down options available are simply preferences, and can not be 100% guaranteed. Although we’ll act in best faith and attempt to accommodate where possible.
(Drop-down options remain fully guaranteed and certain)

Models/brands are picked at random when an order comes through. We refurbish laptops from Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Lenovo and others. During the refurbishment process, we will prep the laptop with your desired specs(CPU/RAM/SSD) along with any other requests.

 

We use common sense to determine the nicest looking laptops that will appeal to the general public, regardless of personal taste. E.g: modern looking, not too thick/bulky, minor marks, etc.

 

All our laptops come in standard colours (black/white/grey/silver). We avoid flashy colours like green/purple/red, etc. Thus, we can appeal to everyone with the standardised uniform colours, instead of focusing on very specific colours that only some will like.

 

For extra reassurance, we’ve got a super flexible and generous “Right To Try” return policy. More details on this can be found on the product page.

The first section of options (CPU / RAM / Storage) are the physical parts(specs) that will be going into the laptop. These parts have a direct impact on performance and speed. Below we will provide a brief and simplified definition of what each one means, without getting into too much IT technicalities and jargon.

 

CPU:
The CPU(also known as the processor) is the central hub chip of the computer. As the name suggests, this is what is responsible for processing tasks, some like to call it the “brain” of the computer.

 

RAM:
RAM is the memory allocated strictly to the system for its own usage.
(Unlike storage, which is allocated for personal files)
The more RAM a computer has, the more “breathing space” it has to do certain tasks, for example, having multiple browsing tabs and programs open, and other multitasking abilities. For instance, RAM can be viewed as “fast brain memory” required for doing tasks & jobs, on the other hand, storage is more like a “backpack” to store your personal belongings.

 

Storage:
As mentioned above, storage is the amount of capacity allocated to your personal files. If you’re someone who downloads a lot of large files like movies, music, etc, then you’re going to want more storage to ensure you don’t run out of space.

All our laptops come with the standard ports you’d expect on any laptop. Multiple USB ports (2.0 & 3.0), HDMI/DP port, audio jack port(both microphone & sound), ethernet port, SD card reader, etc. If there is anything we’d like to focus on in particular, this is possible. When you get to the last page of checkout, it’ll give you the option to add a note/message to your order. Simply add a message saying, for example: “Ensure the SD card reader fully working”. We’ll see this note on our end when your order comes through and will process it accordingly.

Yes, all our laptops come with the operating system pre-installed. Simply pick from Windows 10 or 11 when choosing your options.

If you have selected a shorter warranty period (e.g: 1 year) and wish to extend it after purchase, you can do so by contacting us.
(We will charge you the difference for the new warranty period)

When it comes down to gaming, most games rely a lot on the GPU (graphics card), while some older entry-level games reply more on CPU.

 

Like most laptops, the GPU will be on-board integrated graphics, as part of the CPU. The majority of mainstream laptops do not have a dedicated separate graphics card like desktop PCs, apart from laptops specifically designed and marketed as ‘gaming laptops’ on the market. However, these ‘gaming laptops’ are usually in a totally different price band (£600 – £900+). While our main focus is around refurbishing budget laptops(£190 – £390) that can still do high-powered heavy duty processing, especially with our Intel Core i7 range. Integrated on-board graphics as part of the CPU, is suitable for most entry-level games, but not the highest-end graphic demanding games.

 

A good call to action would be if you could provide us with a quick brief list of the games/programs you plan on running. We can then look up their system requirements online and see if we got anything in stock that matches it before you place your order.

If you wish to buy large amounts of laptops from us, please contact us regarding trade discounts.

Currently we only ship to the United Kingdom.

We dispatch all our orders via tracked and express carriers (DPD), meaning that you can keep an eye on your parcel while it makes it’s way to you. In addition to that, all orders are sent with signature requirement, which is highly important on high-value orders. DPD offer maximum delivery convenience by giving all deliveries a 1-hour time slot, so you know exactly when to expect your parcel, along with allowing you to:
• Set a safe place
• Select a neighbour
• Book a specific delivery day
• pick up from a parcel shop
• and more!

Never miss a delivery again!

None of our laptops are pre-made ‘off-the-shelf’ ready to go. Each and every laptop order needs to be bespoke prepped to each customer’s custom selected options. This means that orders carry a handling time for our team to be able to carefully put together each individual order with the parts & specs requested. Along with taking it through our in-depth Quality Control and cosmetic renewal process, such as respraying and skin wrapping.

 

Please note that due to a high influx in recent orders, handling and processing times are currently at 8-10 working days. We highly recommend placing time-sensitive orders(such as Birthday gifts) in advance, along with emailing in after placing your order letting us know that the order is a time-sensitive gift.

 

You will receive an automated shipping notification email once your laptop has been put together and processed. Once shipped, all orders are delivered next day via DPD.

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Same Or Better Than New

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