refurbished device

[rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃt dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: refurbished devices
dispositivo recondicionado
1. An electronic device that has been returned, inspected, repaired if necessary, cleaned, and restored to working condition, then resold at a lower price than new units
I bought a refurbished device from the official retailer and it comes with a one-year warranty.
Comprei um dispositivo recondicionado do varejista oficial e ele vem com garantia de um ano.
2. A second-hand electronic product that meets manufacturer standards after quality control testing
The refurbished device was indistinguishable from a brand new one.
O dispositivo recondicionado era indistinguível de um novo.
In Brazil and Portugal, refurbished devices are increasingly popular due to their lower cost and environmental benefits. Major retailers and official brand stores prominently advertise refurbished products. In the USA, especially NYC, the term 'refurb' is commonly used in tech communities. There is growing consumer awareness that refurbished devices from certified sellers are reliable alternatives to new purchases, particularly in emerging markets where cost is a significant factor.
NYC Slang
used tech, off-lease device, refurb
Synonyms / Sinônimos
certified pre-owned devicereconditioned devicerenewed devicerestored devicefactory refurbished device
Antonyms / Antônimos
new devicebrand new deviceused device

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivo recondicionado
Standard term widely used in retail and e-commerce
Rio de Janeiro
aparelho recondicionado
Common alternative using 'aparelho' instead of 'dispositivo'
São Paulo
dispositivo recondicionado / produto recondicionado
Tech hub terminology, more commonly used in corporate and retail settings
Portugal
dispositivo recondicionado / equipamento recondicionado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with occasional preference for 'equipamento'

Related Words

refurbishmentwarrantyquality controlelectronicssecond-handopen-box devicecertified

Related Idioms & Phrases

like new
certified pre-owned
open-box item
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