i5/i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14–15”. SSD, Win 11 Pro, 12-month warranty.

Yes. 20-point inspection. ISO certified.

12 months. CLS pays shipping both ways.

Unit 25, 16 Loyalty Road, North Rocks. 1300 724 968.

UNDER $1,000 · i5/i7 · 16GB · BUSINESS-GRADE

Best laptops under $1,000.

At $1,000, refurbished competes with — or outperforms — new laptops at the same price. i5/i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, business-grade build. Exceptional value.

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WHAT YOU GET

Under $1,000 at CLS.

Typical specs: i5/i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14–15”. All tested, graded, warranted.

i5 or i7 processor

Choose i5 for most use, i7 for heavy workloads. Both stress-tested during 20-point inspection.

16GB RAM standard

16GB handles everything — 20+ tabs, video calls, Office, creative apps simultaneously.

512GB SSD

Plenty of space for OS, apps, and files. SSD is 5–10x faster than HDD.

Premium build quality

Dell Latitude, HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad. Originally $1,500–$2,500 new. Same hardware, 50–70% less.

12-month warranty

Full coverage. CLS pays both ways. Assessment in 2 days, repairs in 5–8.

All grades available

Premium to Acceptable. At this budget, Premium and Excellent are common.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What specs can I expect under $1,000?

Typical specs: i5/i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14–15”. All CLS devices include SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and 12-month warranty.

Are these laptops tested?

Yes. Every device passes a 20-point inspection. ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 certified.

What warranty is included?

12-month hardware warranty. CLS pays shipping both ways. Battery: 1 month. Full details.

What condition grades are available?

Premium, Excellent, Good, Acceptable. All same inspection and warranty. Grading details.

Who is this price bracket best for?

Professionals, power users, creative work.

Do these come with Windows?

Yes. Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and updated. Not Home — Pro edition with BitLocker and enterprise security.

Is shipping free?

Yes. Free tracked shipping Australia-wide. No minimum order.

Can I visit the store?

Yes. Unit 25, 16 Loyalty Road, North Rocks NSW 2151. Mon–Sun 10am–6pm. Phone 1300 724 968.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 2026 · PRICES BASED ON CURRENT STOCK

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