We've been refurbishing computers since
Over two million machines later, we still ship from the same Austin bench, still answer the phone ourselves, still take it personally when something goes wrong.
Quality refurb, before refurb was cool.
Founded in Austin, Texas. Family-run. 22 humans deep.
In 1997, buying a refurbished computer online was a real gamble. Photos lied, warranties were paper-thin, and nobody picked up the phone when something broke. We started Discount Electronics because that wasn't good enough — not for our neighbors, not for businesses, not for anyone.
Twenty-nine years and over two million refurbished machines later, the mission hasn't moved an inch. Every laptop, every desktop, every monitor we ship still passes through the hands of a real technician in Austin. We're proud that almost every machine we touch comes with a year of warranty and support backed by people that you can actually call — and for those that don't, we'll make it very clear to you so there are no surprises.
We've grown into the nation's largest dedicated refurbisher of pre-owned Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, and Microsoft hardware. We've earned the A+ from the BBB, made the Inc 5000 list seven years running, and been voted Best Computer Store in Austin by the people who actually shop here. We're proud of all of it. But mostly we're proud that, after almost three decades, you still get the same shop you'd have gotten in 1997 — just with a much bigger bench.
Twenty-nine years, in seven moments.
1997 → todayFounded in Austin
Started in a one-room shop on Anderson Lane. Mission: make refurbished tech you could actually trust.
First 100,000 machines
Crossed our first six-figure milestone and moved to a real warehouse.
Recycling program launches
Begin taking back end-of-life equipment for secure data destruction at no charge.
Inc. 5000 — first time
Named one of America's fastest-growing private companies. We've made the list every year since.
B2B + government accounts
Open dedicated Net-30 program for schools, fleets, and public sector buyers.
One million machines
Refurbished and shipped our 1,000,000th computer.
One Store. One Warehouse. One bench.
Parmer Lane storefront + Pflugerville warehouse. 22 humans. Same mission as day one.
Four things we won't compromise on, even when it costs us.
Refurbished, not refurbished-ish
Every machine passes a 41-point bench inspection before it ships. If we wouldn't take it home, we don't sell it.
Real prices, no theater
No fake MSRP markups, no countdown timers we reset every Monday. The price you see is the price that's fair.
Real humans on the phone
Call us. You'll get someone in Austin who can actually open the chassis on the laptop you're asking about.
Built for the long haul
We've shipped over a million machines. We plan to ship the next million the same way: slowly, carefully, by hand.
Come visit. We don't bite.
Two locations. Both Austin-area.
Parmer Lane Store
4005 W Parmer Ln, Suite D · Austin, TX 78727
(512) 983-9989
Mon–Sat · 10 AM – 7 PM CT
Sun · 12 PM – 5 PM CT
Pflugerville Warehouse
1007 S Heatherwilde Blvd, Suite 500 · Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 637-5226
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 4 PM CT
Sat · Closed
Twenty-nine years of "actually, this is a good laptop."
Browse our floor of refurbished machines, or call us and we'll match you to the one that fits.