Re: Extended warranty on electronics

On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:13:27 -0800 (PST), CCBlack
<ccblack120@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Back in 2003 ( or so ) I purchased a laptop computer for use at home
and in my truck. I purchased it at a local Fry's electronics. It's a
Fujitsu. I've had stellar performance from the thing and never a
problem with it. It's been bouncing with me in an 18-wheeler along
the nations interstates for the past 4 years.

Now keep in mind I do baby the thing. It's always in it's case when
not in use. But it makes me wonder why in the heck I got the extended
warranty from Fry's. The warranty added about $ 200 or so to the
overall cost.

I'd recommend anyone purchasing a laptop NOT to get the extended
warranty. It's a waste of money. And don't let the salesperson try
to talk you into one no matter what. I've heard from Clark Howard's
show that some stores once they find out you don't want the extended
warranty will all of a sudden tell you the item you want to purchase
is no longer in stock.

Just turn around and walk out if they try to pull that crap.

Chris

Interesting. I agree with you for about everything *except* expensive
portable electronics like computers and some of the audio stuff. The
basic reason is cost of repair. Most laptop computer failures
requiring service are either a motherboard or LCD replacement. It
will usually happen after the 90 day - 1 year warranty. The cost will
be $500 and up for a service tech to do the work, you void the
warranty if you do it yourself. This is for Dell, HP/Compaq, Gateway,
and Lenovo/IBM. That's all I work on.

;-)

PS. BTW, if you buy a business class Dell and get the extended on
site warranty with accidental damage you can have a tech meet you with
parts wherever you will be on the next business day if you call before
5 PM local time.
.

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