Sharjah’s “Used Laptop Market”
Release date: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 6:00 AM
With schools soon to reopen, there are plenty of parents out there looking for affordable gadgets for their children’s educational needs, and now you can find great deals on laptops and tablets.
Located at the intersection of Industrial Zones 2, 3, 5 and 6, the “Used Laptop Market” is the perfect place for those looking to buy tech products on a budget.
Shahnawaz, sales director at Royal Used Computers, highlighted the best bargains on the market. “The price of laptops here varies depending on the model, but the starting price is 50 dirhams,” Shahnawaz said. “For example, a second-hand Chromebook in good condition can be purchased for just 50 dirhams, but the price can go up to 300 dirhams depending on the brand, specifications and year of manufacture.”
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Branded products at affordable prices
Low prices aren’t limited to entry-level models, you can also find branded laptops for cheap.
“Prices for branded laptops start from 200 dirhams for 6th and 7th generation devices. If you are looking for 8th generation models, the price starts from 300 dirhams depending on the specifications. For 9th generation laptops, the price starts from 350 dirhams depending on the specifications and manufacturer. The price of 12th generation laptops is 900 dirhams.”
“Apple MacBooks manufactured in 2014 can be purchased for as little as 300 dirhams, while newer models manufactured between 2020 and 2022 can be purchased for more than 1,200 dirhams,” Shahnawaz said.
For parents looking for a quality device for their child’s learning, there are some great products on the market.
Abdul Rahman, from Giant Used Computer Sales, said demand was on the rise as parents prepare for the new school year: “A lot of parents are buying laptops from us for their children’s school.”
“We provide all kinds of laptops and tablets suitable for students and professionals alike. We have even had parents who bought laptops from us last year sell the devices back to us and pay a little extra to buy new ones,” Abdul Rahman said.
“These laptops are in very good condition because they have not been used much,” he said. “We got them in perfect condition and they don’t need any refurbishing or repairs.”
Where do gadgets like this come from?
Saleem Kotammal, owner of Unique Used Computers, explained where he gets these affordable gadgets: “We source these laptops from Europe and the US. In the West, laptops are often only used for a year and then replaced with newer models. These gadgets are then exported to other countries. We often receive devices in brand new condition and sell the same second-hand laptops at 50 to 70 percent off the original price.”
“A Lenovo Thinkpad E16 that sells for 3,200 dirhams new in the outlets can be found here for just 900 dirhams, even though it’s only three months old.”
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