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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:24:11 AM EDT
[#1]
what's the cost of extending the warranty?
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:24:59 AM EDT
[#2]
I would probably let it expire, how much does it cost to extend it?
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:26:58 AM EDT
[#3]
I wouldn't, but then I have dissassembled and repaired my old notebook computer twice, so I'm comfortable about doing my own repairs. A lot of it depends on your degree of expertise in diagnosing and fixing problems.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:29:34 AM EDT
[#4]
Not sure, doesn't say on the website how much it costs. Have to call this phone number to find out...1-877-585-7477 (Mon. - Fri. 8am - 10pm, Sat. 10am - 8pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm EST)
Great another call to India! Anyone with previous Dell experience know how much this costs? |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:29:46 AM EDT
[#5]
I wouldn't buy one, but then again I don't like extended warranties.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:30:00 AM EDT
[#6]
Do you intend to use the computer for a couple of years? If so, EXTEND THE WARRANTY. If you intend to get a new one, don't. Initial quality problems are usually evident within the first year. But LCDs blow out and other major pieces can die after a couple of years. |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:30:41 AM EDT
[#7]
0 Skill at diagnosing and fixing problems. Changing out the harddrive myself was like brain sugery for me. |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:30:49 AM EDT
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Depends on the model, but usually a couple of hundred bucks. Well worth it if you ever have to replace something like the LCD screen. It is not so much replacing the parts (that is pretty easy on most Dell laptops) but the cost of replacement parts that will get you. |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:41:28 AM EDT
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On a side note I don't buy the ext. warranties on anything. I've found that they rarely get used and are pure profit for the businesses, that's why they push them so hard. I bought two in the past and never used them so for me they were a waste of money. |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 9:57:42 AM EDT
[#10]
Yes, go ahead and get another warranty. Mine went out and they never called me about getting a new one. I had to fight the people in India and they wouldn't let me buy another one. They finally sent me to a America caller who let me buy one.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 10:01:02 AM EDT
[#11]
Just put it in the microwave for 3 seconds and send it back for warrenty repair
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Posted: 3/2/2006 10:02:00 AM EDT
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This is a fairly misleading statement. Most computers fail within a short break-in period or years later. As to whether or not you should buy the warranty I guess the answer is what level of risk are you comfortable with? Personally, if the extension is more than say 200 dollars I would just save the money and keep it as a down payment on a new laptop if your current one breaks. |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 10:04:03 AM EDT
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yup. next time do NOT buy anyone cheapest line of laptops.. get the medium level and buy the extended warranty. also buy the apc surge protection devices for the ac adapter. and don't leave the ac adapter plugged into the wall all the time. UNPLUG it from the wall and let it discharge occasionaly |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 10:06:54 AM EDT
[#14]
Yes! You really can't go wrong with a 3 year warranty for a notebook.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 10:45:55 AM EDT
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Wave: I would read up on lap tops in Consumers Reports, they did an extensive report on them. I believe they say don't buy the extended warrarnty most of the time, BUT, computer parts are expensive, especially for laptops. I forget what CR's recommendation is. I think something like 1/3 of the cost of a lop top is in the screen, so DON'T BREAK THE LCD SCREEN. I would strongly recommend that you look at the repair history that should give you an important clue whether you want to buy the extended warranty. Also are you planning to carry it around? If so the HD unit takes a pounding, so you also may want the extended warranty.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 10:49:05 AM EDT
[#16]
Laptops and high end digital cameras are the only things I'd get extended warranties for.
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Posted: 3/3/2006 5:45:06 AM EDT
[#17]
Thanks for all the input so far, I'm leaning towards taking my chances w/o the extended warranty.
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Posted: 3/3/2006 5:47:56 AM EDT
[#18]
Always get an extended warranty on a laptop. Most people can work on their home computer if it drops the power supply, etc, but laptops are a different story. I had an issue with my Thinkpad right at the time the warranty was getting ready to expire. I purchased another year, and right after I did the problem came back. I sent it in and they replaced the motherboard, which would have cost me more than the laptop was worth. The extended warranty was about $100 IIRC.....
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Posted: 3/3/2006 5:49:31 AM EDT
[#19]
Warrenty from them was about useless in my opinion. Most the issues I see are windows problems that can be fixed with a reinstall.
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Posted: 3/3/2006 5:54:08 AM EDT
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if the warranty is under 2/3rds of the cost of replacement and you expect to keep the laptop for more than one more year buy the warranty.
laptops <dell in particular> suffer from extreme lack of airflow throught the case. this causes them to run hot and thus shorten component life. couple this with accumulation of debris in the fans/colling ducts and the situation gets worse with time. also the cost of replaceing a broken LCD panel will more than cover the cost of the warranty. That said, insure they cover breakage and not just failure. laptops due to their portablility are just prone to accidents. they WILL fail eventually. in the second year of ownership you can expect a drive,keyboard/mouse/touchpad, lcd problem if not a system board on low end dell machines. |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 4:04:24 PM EDT
[#21]
Also hard-drive based MP3 players. |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 1:03:49 PM EDT
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Update -
1 year extended warranty - $90.00 2 year extended warranty - $170.00 Not as bad as I thought it would be and I spoke to an someone who spoke perfect English!!! |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 8:13:22 PM EDT
[#23]
I went for the 2 year extension.
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