Buying guides

What to check before you buy, written for the trade: repair shops, resellers and exporters buying from Burnley Computers.

• 22 Oct 2026AMD Ryzen or Intel: choosing business laptops for resaleHow Ryzen and Intel business laptops compare for resale: AMD model numbers, Windows 11 support, Thunderbolt, memory, and how to price a mixed lot fairly.Read the guide
• 27 Oct 2026Intel Core 8th to 12th Gen explained for laptop buyersWhat changed in Intel laptop processors from 8th to 12th Gen: cores, graphics, Thunderbolt and Windows 11, and how to read a model number on a lot sheet.Read the guide
• 30 Oct 2026BIOS passwords and management locks: checks before you buyThe firmware passwords, drive locks and enrolment locks that turn a working laptop into parts, how to spot them on a lot sheet, and what to check on arrival.Read the guide
• 2 Nov 2026Buying desktops and mini PCs in bulk for offices and schoolsTower, small form factor or mini PC: how to choose refurbished desktops for an office or school, with the specification, power, cable and Wi-Fi checks.Read the guide