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Originally Posted by HarryT
Buying a "new" device that's been lying around for several years carries a high risk of major battery problems, as stated. If the charge on a lithium battery falls too low, it can adversely affect the battery's capacity.
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Yes, if I were to buy new, I would prefer the current model rather than a device that has been sitting in a warehouse for the last two years. It almost sounds though, that you and I are talking about something different when you talk about buying new. I would never buy a "new" device from a third party unless they were an authorized dealer. Otherwise, you could be in a situation where that the warranty started when they bought the device, so there would be no warranty. I have had a bit of luck buying refurbished.