Geeks.com is well known for having some smoking hot deals, but this time they just may have outdone themselves. For a limited time Computer Geeks is offering a nice combo deal that includes an HP Digital Camera, GoGo Photo Printer, 512 MB Secure Digital card, digital starter kit, and a tripod. You get all of this for just $175! I had to look myself just to be sure, but the HP Photosmart M517 camera alone retails for $199 on the HP website. Okay, so how in the world can Computer Geeks offer such a huge package like this for just a fraction of the suggested retail price? I've got one word for you: REFURBISHED. A product stamped "REFURBISHED" isn't a bad thing as long as the consumer knows the product has been refurbished and is not new.

     So what does it mean when a product is stamped "refurbished"? A refurbished product is simply an item that was damaged or defective and sent back to the factory for repairs. However, not all refurbished products were damaged or repaired. Many times these refurbished products were sent back because the customer either changed their mind or was not satisfied. Regardless, these products are repaired, inspected, repackaged, and resold at a discount. Sometimes refurbished products are sold at a HUGE discount like the combo we have here today.

     Let's get to the point of today's project. ComputerGeeks.com contacted us and asked if we would help them promote this particular combo. After being very satisfied with their last refurbished special, the Magellan GPS, I said absolutely! After all, if I hadn't known the GPS was a refurb, I would have never known. Other than the packaging, the Magellan GPS was like brand new and in perfect condition. So for this project I had Computer Geeks send over the HP Photosmart M517 Camera and HP Photosmart 335 GoGo Photo Printer.

     Let me point out something about this special combo Computer Geeks have put together. Their special states the items are NEW & REFURBISHED. From what I gather from that statement, some items are new, some are refurbished. There is nothing stating what is new and what is a refurb, so I'm under the assumption that it's pretty much luck of the draw. As for the combo I received, the printer was a refurb but the camera was brand new. Luck? Maybe. Regardless, if I was the average consumer I would have picked up the entire combo for only $175 which included a brand new camera worth 199 bucks!

Package Includes:

• HP Photosmart M517 5.2MP 3x Optical/8x Digital Zoom Camera
• - Power Adapter (100-240V 50/60 Hz) with power cord
• - USB cable
• - Two (2) NiMH rechargeable batteries
• - Wrist strap
• - User's Manual
• - Quick Start Guide
• - HP Image Zone Software CD
• HP Photosmart 335 Compact GoGo Photo Printer
• - HP 95 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge (7 ml)
• - Power adapter (120V ~ 60 Hz)
• - 4 x 6-inch photo paper
• - Index card kit
• - User’s guide
• - Setup poster
• - CD-ROM with HP Image Zone software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh including HP Instant Share Software
• 512 MB High-Speed Secure Digital Memory Card
• HP Photosmart Y1789B Digital Camera Starter Kit
• - Four (2) AA 1800 mAH NiMH rechargeable batteries
• - Quick charger with manual
• - AC power adapter for quick charger (120 AC, 60 Hz, 0.15A, 12V DC 500mA)
• - Universal expandable padded camera case
• Aluminum Mini Tripod