brett wrote:

> I bought my laptop in August 2004. It's been running fine but I'd
> like to have a mirrored HD. The harddrive for this machine is $180 -
> $210. However, I can get a refurbished for $135. The brand new HDs
> are probably three years old since I have to buy the same model. Will
> a refurbished HD last as long as a new one or longer?
>
> Thanks,
> Brett
>

It might be better to ask the question whether or not even going this
route is worth it. The laptop is already 3 years old and should other
significant components break, it will be replaced. Why bother with even
a refurbished hard drive? It would be better to save up for a replacement
laptop whilst keeping good backups of all important files, data, etc.