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more about #warranties soggy_cheerio: I guess I should mention that I have been pleased with Dell's support. Recently, I had some problems with my almost 3 year old laptop(end of life as ... more » bnetter12: hmm might need to get a thinkpad do they still do that little ball in the keyboard i'd love that more » HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: We use nothing but Lenovos in our office, and our service experience is exactly why. I've had to call them out numerous times (which happens when you... more » Dafrety: The fact that so many PC manufacturers offer accidental damage and will come out to your house/office to repair your computer makes me wonder why Appl... more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: Anyone buying a laptop or LCD monitor should get some extra coverage. Check your creditcard if they offer extended coverage. Accidents happen. You ne... more » Wburg: We almost always get the warranty, at least for laptops. I can't tell you how many free replacement (upgraded) laptops we've gotten from best buy. The... more » Chuck: Only AppleCare (and only for computers, not ipods or iphones) -- it's more than paid for itself on several Powerbooks and one MacBook Pro so far. more » FooSchnickens - Full of SCAR: I only get extended warranties on laptops and cars. more » FrankenPC: I only do it on electronics which cost more than 500$ and have a 90 day warranty. If they have a one year warranty, I never get an extension. I know... more » Bigbadbikernerd: Used the extended warranty (Target) on a pair of DVD players in the car. While changing a DVD in a snowstorm, apparently some snow got inside the pla... more » dingus: Back when the laptops I purchased were >$1000 I would get the 2 year warranty. Nowadays I can get something workable for a price that I'm not uncomfo... more » philibuster: American Express increases your warranty by 1 year on any purchase, unless the original warranty is greater than 4 years, I think. It's been a while s... more » OrbitalGun: I purchased AppleCare for my first iPod, but only because it was $30, and doing so enabled my account rep (I used my company's purchase account) to kn... more » Kaiser-Machead: Once have I ever purchased an extended warranty, and like many here, it was AppleCare. If it's not too late, I may purchase it for the iPod touch, but... more » OMG! Ponies!: I never buy warranties. I threaten litigation. No company wants to take a verdict on its products or on whether its disclaimers are, in fact, valid.... more » EBone: Laptops only. My MacBook Air would not boot after about 14 months of ownership. Diagnostic beeps said bad RAM, which is part of MB. Called Apple on W... more » IN THE FACE!: Only for very large purchases, or items that have a reputation for going DOA right after the mnfg warranty term... more » Geisrud: Buying extended warranties on electronics is like buying insurance in blackjack. Rarely, if ever, pays out. more » nutbastard: No, but I wish I had on my shitty, shitty xbox. It’s pure excrement. Fecal matter. A turd among turds, a loaf among logs. more » gadam07: Actually, now that I think about it, I did get one once. It wasn't for electronics, but whatever. I was buying a used car that I had a bad feeling ... more » -
#warranty
ThinkPad's $100 a Year Warranty Service is Actually Pretty Good
Boing Boing Cory relates this tale using his $100/year global support service for his Lenovo laptop and actually liking what eventually happened. Wha?? More » -
#questionoftheday
Do You Ever Get Extended Warranties On Electronics?
When it comes to extended warranties, we have always recommended that they be avoided. However, I am curious to know what percentage of you have actually purchased an extended warranty and why. More » -
#warranties
News Flash: Best Buy's Extended Warranties Are Rip Offs
Most savvy gadget shoppers know that extended warranties at places like Best Buy are the equivalent of lighting money on fire, but now HD Guru Gary Merson has done some investigating to show just how bad they are. More » -
#warranties
SquareTrade's iPhone 3GS Warranty Covers Clumsiness, Stupidity, and Human Nature
If you're picking up a 3GS and like to buy a warranty, Apple will extend coverage to two years for $69. It's good for if/when the phone spontaneously combusts without human intervention. But what about just dropping the thing? More » -
#gadgets
Your Gadgets Don't Break As Soon As Your Warranty's Expired - Your Brain Is Just Wrong
Wired takes a look at the "phenomenon" of your gadgets breaking just after the warranty on them expire. A conspiracy? No. More » -
#xbox360
Microsoft Offers Comfort, Warranty Coverage To Xbox E74 Error Victims
For dazed, RRoD-weary Xbox users, hearing that there's one more way that your console might die on you was almost too much to bear. Thankfully, Microsoft has announced that these latest victims are covered, even retroactively. More » -
