And........... there is really nothing wrong with refurbished items. Many times, these are more reliable than brand new ones because these devices have to go through a complete diagnostic checkout individually and manually rather than the assembly-line process.
That's a bold statement. Any proof to back this up?
I dissagree. Never better than brand new.
imo, of course.
My proof is experience. Refurbished items are manually attended to, and must pass all the "brand new" item protocols. I've purchased refurbished GPS devices for less than half price, and they are perfect. Others too.
Perhaps YOU can tell us why refurbished items are less than satisfactory by providing your proof? Well?