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At first glance, you might be thinking, “New is always better.” And in certain situations, when the use case demands cutting-edge technology, you’d be right. But in many cases, “like new” hardware offers the same performance, reliability, and warranty coverage as brand new, with some surprising advantages. By the end of this short read, you may find yourself rethinking what “better” really means.
Where Does “Like New” Come From?
Like-New hardware isn’t secondhand, it comes straight from the manufacturer. In fact, major OEMs like Dell and HPE have dedicated programs for it: Dell Outlet and HPE Renew. These products are typically sourced from demo units, short-term rentals, or excess inventory that’s returned to the OEM. From there, each system goes through a rigorous remanufacturing process to meet the strict “like new” standards. The hardware is repackaged in official OEM packaging and shipped with a full manufacturer warranty. That means when support is needed, you’ll call the same Dell or HPE support line you would for brand-new equipment, getting identical service and peace of mind.
What Does “Like New” Really Mean?
Dell Outlet and HPE Renew hardware isn’t second rate, nor has it been integrated into an environment. It’s enterprise grade technology that has been:
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Factory Tested and Certified – to the same standards as new products.
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Fully refurbished – using OEM parts, tested, and updated firmware
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Same as New Warranty- backed by the same manufacturer warranty as new hardware
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You’re not compromising quality when using Like New hardware, you are getting hardware that looks, feels, and performs exactly like new.
Why Does This Matter to My Customers?
1. Significant Cost Savings
Budgets are tight, and IT teams are under pressure to do more with less. Like New hardware often comes at a deep discount to new, with no sacrifice in performance. That means your customers can stretch their budgets further, or just get those budgets approved so they can get their projects done.
2. Faster Availability
V3 is a stocking distributor of HPE Renew and Dell Outlet, which allows for faster availability to you and your customers. With 5-8 million dollars of inventory in our Grand Rapids MI warehouse, we are able to custom configure and same day ship in urgent situations to get your customers up and running faster, and those projects completed on time.
3. Sustainability without Compromise
It is HPE and Dell’s mission to have a sustainable and clean planet. By extending the lifecycle of enterprise hardware, organizations reduce e-waste and support corporate sustainability goals. For companies committed to ESG initiatives, this is a meaningful step that doesn’t compromise IT performance.
The Bottom Line
Brand-new hardware will always have its place, but forward-thinking IT leaders are realizing that “like new” delivers the same reliability, warranty coverage, and performance, with the added benefits of lower costs, faster deployment, and improved sustainability.
At V3 Distribution, we partner with Dell Outlet and HPE Renew to help customers maximize their IT investments without compromise.
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