Refurbished personal computers, origins and uses of the PC
Refurbished or new personal computers are now essential parts of our offices, shops and homes . A "new" product (considering the entire span of human history) that has changed our habits in such a short time, to the point of becoming indispensable in many moments of the day.
But where does the term personal computer come from? What is meant by refurbished personal computers? Why are these words still used and despite the incessant technological progress there is still a large market for PCs and refurbished PCs?
Let's find out together.
Refurbished Personal Computers, origins of the term
Let's start with a simple grammatical analysis, like the one we did in elementary school. In Italian, "computer" means a calculator, of any type, from the mechanical one (like the slide rule) to the automated one; from the simple device that can perform mathematical calculations to futuristic solutions that deal with artificial intelligence.
Personal, on the other hand, means something for personal, non-corporate or public use.
Therefore, in Italian terminology , a personal computer is defined as any complete electronic computer in which data can be entered (input) and calculations or answers obtained (output). The term Personal Computer, "in jargon", identifies a desktop machine, equipped with a vertical or horizontal case, a monitor, keyboard and mouse. The acronym derived from these two words takes on the same importance, the acronym PC currently has the same search volume and interest as the extended name.
To end the "grammar lesson", let's dedicate a moment to the term refurbished PC or refurbished personal computer. This term refers to an existing computer, which has been completely regenerated and updated, to bring it back to "new life", a splendid opportunity, not only from an economic point of view, but also ecological to own a machine that is still highly performing at a extremely low price.
Can a term that is more than 40 years old still be relevant?
IT and new technologies have reduced the "useful life" of many products and terminologies. Terms that were common years ago are now destined for the IT museum (have you thought of the Floppy disk? Exactly, this diskette is just one of many!). But there are others who resist indomitable.
One of these is the term Personal Computer, a "generic" term that has been able to renew itself over time.
In fact, many variations of the personal computer have been created over the years. From notebooks to ultrabooks, from all-in-ones to convertibles, from workstations to tablets, but the charm has remained unchanged and so has its usefulness.
Personal Computer Parts
But, aesthetically, how can you define and recognize a Personal Computer? Having said that over time it has undergone notable evolutions in terms of design, aesthetics and ergonomics, there are some parts that have remained, at least conceptually the same over time:
Homes. It is the container that houses the power supply, the motherboard, the processor and the hard disks. This "box" also houses any dedicated cards, such as the video card, the sound card or other peripherals.
Using a Personal Computer.
Any use that is not too specific or mobile is covered by the flexibility of a Personal Computer. The presence of a spacious external case in fact makes the Personal Computer cheaper to purchase compared to other solutions, given that no type of "miniaturization" of the components is required. The space present in the case is then fundamental for any upgrades of the computer, allowing this machine to last over time and always remain high-performance and up-to-date.
Why choose Refurbished Personal Computers.
The ductility of a Personal Computer makes it perfect for all those professional uses where high memory and calculation capacity is required . Companies and professionals who use these PCs periodically change them, both for tax purposes and because they need to always stay up to date.
These PCs therefore become perfect for becoming refurbished Personal Computers. We are faced with machines that are usually very high-performance, easily upgradable and perfect for almost all "generic" applications that a private individual or small professional might need to use.
Refurbished Personal Computers can be seen as zero mileage cars. Competitive and high-performance machines, like new, at much lower prices than new.
Possible uses of a refurbished PC
The hardware and software equipment of a refurbished PC makes it perfect for any type of work or application. In fact, these are machines equipped with high memory and processing capacity, which can carry out the classic tasks required of a Personal Computer without any problem.
Browsing the Internet, checking e-mail, storing and viewing photos and videos, all this and much more are the tasks that a refurbished Personal Computer can carry out normally, without any kind of problem.
To conclude
Almost 100 years of IT evolution have left many "victims" on the streets. Technologies that have completely disappeared or have been replaced by others, more performing, scalable and implementable. This is the case of the Personal Computer, which began as a simple "personal processing machine" has crossed the boundaries of the home to be used in the business, technological, scientific and medical fields.
A long tour that did not distance the Personal Computer from its natural location, the home desk, a place where it can still be found today.
In addition to total flexibility, the Personal Computer is also renowned for its elasticity and "recyclability". As a refurbished PC it is in fact increasingly present in our environments for a choice that "winks" at the same time to the environment and to our wallet.
