Sep 28, 2023
Discount Electronics, an Austin-based used computer store, has announced an updated range of refurbished devices aimed at helping students manage the costs of study-related technology. The store, known for its student-friendly approach, offers fully serviced and certified pre-owned machines from top brands like Dell, Lenovo, Apple, HP, and ASUS. Customers have the opportunity to visit the brick-and-mortar showroom in North Austin to see and test the devices in person. The store's latest inventory includes refurbished laptops, desktops, gaming rigs, monitors, and graphics cards, all sold with a store-issued warranty for customer peace of mind.
One of the highlighted products is the Apple MacBook Pro 15'' from 2016, priced at $475. This laptop features an Intel Quad Core i7 2.7GHz Processor, a 15.4-inch Retina LED IPS Display, 256GB solid-state drive, 16GB of RAM, and WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 capabilities. It also comes equipped with a high-definition webcam and four USB-C sockets for connecting external devices.
For students with limited space, Discount Electronics offers the Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro i3 Desktop for just $160. This compact desktop computer boasts a powerful 4-core Intel i3 CPU, a solid-state drive, and DDR4 memory for fast computing in a small footprint.
Discount Electronics has been serving customers in Austin since 1997 and has been voted "Best Computer Store" by the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll. Besides its standard inventory, the store also offers customization options and replacement parts for older devices. More information can be found on the Discount Electronics website.
With students finding it harder than ever to make ends meet in the current economic climate, an Austin, TX-based used computer store announces an updated range of refurbished devices to help younger people shoulder the cost of study-related technology.

Austin, United States - September 28, 2023 /PressCable/ —
The latest announcement reflects Discount Electronics' reputation as a student-friendly business, stocking fully serviced and certified pre-owned machines that give customers a high-end product for a fraction of the cost of a new device. Running a brick-and-mortar showroom in North Austin, the retailer gives students the opportunity to see the devices in person and speak to one of the knowledgeable staff members.
More details can be found at https://www.discountelectronics.com
The store's recent announcement details some of the latest additions to its extensive inventory of refurbished laptops, desktops, gaming rigs, monitors, and graphics cards. Discount Electronics stocks machines from leading brands such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple, HP, and ASUS. All products are sold with a store-issued warranty for customer peace of mind.
For students in the market for a portable device, the store offers an Apple MacBook Pro 15'' from 2016 available for $475. Featuring an Intel Quad Core i7 2.7GHz Processor with a 15.4-inch Retina LED IPS Display, this laptop delivers crystal-clear visuals with effortless multi-tasking capabilities. The machine comes fitted with a 256GB solid-state drive, 16GB of RAM, and features WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2.
The laptop is equipped with a high-definition webcam that makes it easy to join online classes or keep in touch with friends and family back home, while the four USB-C sockets allow users to connect multiple external devices. As a pre-owned computer, this MacBook Pro does have some minor cosmetic imperfections but nothing that affects its signature sleek Apple profile or performance to any noticeable degree.
For students looking for a desktop alternative but are short on space in their residence halls or shared apartments, the Dell OptiPlex 3060 Micro i3 Desktop is available at just $160. This tiny PC features a powerful 4-core Intel i3 CPU, a solid-state drive, and DDR4 memory, delivering fast computing with a small footprint.
Discount Electronics can also help customers put together a completely customized machine as well as source and secure replacement parts for older, faulty devices.
A spokesperson says, “We opened in 1997 and now have three Austin area retail stores and a web fulfillment facility. We were voted 'Best Computer Store' in Austin by the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll.”
For more information, go to https://www.discountelectronics.com
Contact Info:
Name: Rick Culleton
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Organization: Discount Electronics Inc
Address: 4005 West Parmer Lane Ste D, Austin, Texas 78727, United States
Phone: +1-512-459-0026
Website: https://discountelectronics.com/
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