Second-Life Hardware®

When you buy refurbished computers you save up to 60% vs. the cost of new and retain all the same capabilities. We procure, recondition, and redeploy Dell, Lenovo, HP, Microsoft, and Apple used PCs and restore them to first-class technology. These aren’t “used computers”— they’ve been refreshed and renewed to meet your needs.

The current chip shortage crisis has impacted the supply chain for new devices. Manufacturers such as HP and Lenovo are struggling to keep up with the demand for new hardware, with some industry leaders estimating that the shortage could last all the way through 2023. This means fewer new devices available for K-12 schools and districts. Refurbished hardware is a great way to bridge this gap, solving both the lead time and budget problems that many districts face.

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UsedComputer.com

UsedComputer.com is now the official refurbished e-commerce partner of STS EDUCATION. Through this partnership, you can purchase top-quality refurbished laptops, desktops, and all-in-ones at highly competitive prices. So, if you are looking for a reliable and affordable source for your computer needs, look no further than UsedComputer.com. Visit their website today, explore their extensive range of products, and checkout with a purchase order!

Save Up to 50% versus Brand New

Purchase Orders Accepted

Lifetime Parts Replacement Warranty INCLUDED

Have Questions? Call Us! (866) 499-2580

Why overspend on brand new devices? STS EDUCATION provides you with options.

our process

STS Second-Life Hardware:
Nine-Step Certification Process
for Refurbished Computers

01.

Exterior Inspection

Visual inspection of exterior of device

02.

Internal Audit

Visual inspection and catalog of internal components

03.

Detail Cleaning

Thorough cleaning

04.

Benchmarking

Testing and Recording System Specifications

05.

Drive Formatting

Wipe and format existing hard drive(s)

06.

Imaging

Deployment of software via system image

07.

Customization

Protective Cover (if applicable) applied

08.

Quality Assurance

Expert QA check

09.

Green Packaging

Packed with a minimum profile

In addition, we have our own proprietary nine-step process which includes an exterior inspection, internal audit, detail cleaning, benchmarking, drive formatting, imaging, customization, quality assurance, and green packaging. All our Second-Life laptops and desktops have a Lifetime Parts Warranty, and all Second-Life Chromebooks have a Limited Parts Warranty through the Chrome OS expiration date.

Why Choose STS Second-Life Hardware®?

Second-Life doesn’t mean second class. Call it refurbished, call it reconditioned, pre-owned, or used— Second-Life Hardware is great-looking hardware that’s up to the teaching and learning demands of modern classrooms.

Setting the record straight

ASSUMPTION: THESE REFURBISHED COMPUTERS ARE JUNK THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE TO TURN A QUICK BUCK.

FACT: Most of the PCs STS procures for Second-Life come from corporations with well-developed IT programs that have cared for the devices properly since they were originally purchased. We’ve been assisting schools with these programs for 20 years and we don’t cut corners.

ASSUMPTION: THESE ARE UNDERPOWERED PCS AND THEY WON’T BE UP TO THE TASK.

FACT: While it’s true that the latest hardware has more processor cores, faster RAM, and better CPUs, most applications used by students in schools don’t require a device’s full capabilities. When we look at gaming PCs as an example, people often spend three times more for a 5% to 10% improvement in performance. That sort of over-the-top hardware configuration isn’t needed for most applications in a school or Esports program.

ASSUMPTION: REFURBISHERS USE INFERIOR HARDWARE TO RECONDITION THESE MACHINES.

FACT: All our devices are tested and must be certified to meet the same performance standards as new hardware before they are sold. Or, simply choose the custom configuration option if your school or district needs larger hard drives, more memory, or more powerful video cards.

We take great pride in being an education-focused company.

our benefits

Why Partner with STS EDUCATION?

STS EDUCATION follows Microsoft’s rigourous Third Party Refurbisher guidelines. This means that we only sell devices that:

Have genuine Microsoft Windows products installed

Been appropriately refurbished and tested

Hard drives that have been wiped

Reuse beats Recycle

Refurbished hardware is an environmentally-friendly option, as well. It’s estimated only about 25% of all e-waste in the United States is recycled. The remaining 75% (approximately 50 million tons annually) often ends up in landfills where heavy metals like mercury and beryllium can leach out of the hardware and into the soil and water table over time. But, when you choose STS Second-Life Hardware, you can ensure students and educators have the hardware they need while helping to reduce e-waste.
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