What is laptop.com.au and what does it sell?

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laptop.com.au is an Australian online retailer specialising in cheap laptops — primarily refurbished/used machines and bargain ex-demo stock — alongside Apple MacBooks, gaming and CAD-capable laptops, touch screen models, and accessories. It suits buyers who want a working laptop at a low price and are comfortable with refurbished or ex-demo hardware rather than brand-new retail stock. The site states it has operated for 25 consecutive years, served over 50,000 customers Australia-wide, and includes a 1-year warranty with its machines.

What the site sells

The catalogue is organised into these main groups:

Category What's in it
Cheap Laptops (All) The full budget range, split by screen size: 13", 14", 15", 17-inch
Apple MacBooks MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Pro 15 Retina
Gaming & CAD Enabled Machines Higher-spec laptops for gaming or design work
Touch Screen Laptops Convertible/touch models
Accessories Carry cases, storage, mice, MS Office, printers

The site says it lists more cheap laptops daily, so the featured items on the homepage are a sample rather than the whole range.

Example listings and pricing

Homepage examples show the kind of stock and price points on offer:

  • HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT — i7-4790s 3.20GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, USB 3, Win 11 Pro, DVD-RW — $189.00
  • Acer Aspire A315-41 — AMD Ryzen 3 3.20GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6" HD (1366x768), Win11 — $199.00
  • Dell Vostro 15 3000 — Core i5-10210U turbo 3.20GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), Win11 — $349.00
  • MSI CX62 6QD — Quad Core i7-6700HQ turbo 3.50GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6" FHD, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 940MX, Win10 — $499.00

Note that the first listing is a desktop (USDT = ultra small desktop), not a laptop, so the range isn't strictly limited to portable machines. Prices shown are those listed on the page and can change.

Trust and purchase protections

The site's own claims, which you can weigh when deciding:

  • 25 consecutive years in business, serving over 50,000 customers Australia-wide
  • Full 1-year warranty on machines
  • 30-day money back guarantee
  • Free express post delivery Australia-wide (described as a limited-time offer)
  • "Fast secure delivery" and an "exceptional product range"

These are seller-stated figures, not independently verified here. If warranty terms, return conditions, or delivery timeframes matter to your decision, check the site's Delivery Information, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policy pages before ordering.

Who it's for

This site fits you if you want a low-cost laptop for everyday tasks — browsing, documents, light work — and are willing to buy refurbished or ex-demo rather than new. The sub-$500 pricing and included warranty are the main draw. It's less suited if you need the latest model, sealed retail packaging, or a specific current-generation spec, since the stock is older hardware running Windows 10/11.

To decide, compare the listed specs (CPU generation, RAM, SSD size, screen resolution) against your actual needs, and confirm the warranty and return terms on the site before adding to cart.