These refurbished PCs are often surprisingly cheap ($150 to $250 is common), and many are desktop towers, so they're easy to upgrade or service if a component goes south. They do come with drawbacks.

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Today's revolutions in mobile computing get all the glory, but the best desktop ... Many people considering desktops in the $200-to-$500 range should also consider a refurbished machine.