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more about #warranty more comments → RainyDayInterns: We take stuff apart all day long...we don't go all whiny about having just voided the warranty and no longer being able to get support. Did we let so... more » tamoko: What the hell is a warranty? Love Apple, but screw them... I bought the hardware I can do what I like. more » HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: So, they filed a patent for... folding a sticker in half? I've been doing this for gift-wrapping purposes since I was a child. I'm claiming prior art. more » Mikestan: Bastards! more » Kaiser-Machead: The patent suggests only handhelds. As far as I can tell their handhelds are some of the hardest damn things to open up nowadays. So long as they stay... more » RainyDayInterns: Not sure why folks are up in a huff. If we are going to open it...we are not really going to care if we had void the warranty or not. Can't really b... more » ninjagin: Actually, I just made a complete switch to all-Apple personal computing with the purchase of a 13in MBPro this past weekend, and I was surprised and d... more » OCEntertainment: The anti-tampering stickers are fine by me. As long as the only thing they're interested in is protecting the warranty, not preventing me from opening... more » 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 » ThadineCachudo: I'll agree with the JB Weld. I have a big glob of it holding the oil inside a cracked engine case. Close to 40,000 miles since. Holding up fine. JB ... more » Thangka: Super glue?! That'd flake off way quick. Try some JB Weld. I had a kayak paddle with an oversized button hole, made the paddle halves wiggle. Put some... more » LPAkira: Why in the world would you void your warranty to keep the Pre from twisting when Palm will replace twisting units for free? more » -
#apple
New Apple Patent Prevents You From Screwing With the Hardware
The latest patent from Apple reveals ways in which their products could be fitted with a simple label or tag that provides evidence of tampering. If the strip is compromised, it gives Apple leverage to void your warranty. 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 » -
#palmpre
DIY Fixes for the Palm Pre's Unfortunate "Oreo" Effect
The Pre Oreo effect—as in, twisting an Oreo—is definitely an unwanted and unpleasant flaw some have experienced in the Pre's hardware. Pre Central has a few DIY, probable-warranty-voiding methods to fix the problem. 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 » -
#verizon
Verizon Blocks Warranty Telemarketers, Receives $50,000
Those lousy auto warranty robo-dialers are finally going to stop calling Verizon customers as a result of the settlement of Verizon's lawsuit against the two companies. More » -
#robocalls
No My Warranty Isn't About to Expire, Stop F*cking Calling Me!
These ridiculous people at National Auto Warranty Services (US Fidelis) are the only people to ever spam-call me on my cellphone. Now I know why. More » -
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#extendedservice
Off-Brand HDTVs May Not Be Such A Bargain After All
With the glut of off-brand HDTVs from Vizio, Insignia, Dynex, and more flooding the market, HDGuru did a little legwork and found the real price of these sets lies in their often inadequate extended service. -
#circuitcity
If You Get Screwed By Busted Gear at Circuit City, American Express Might Save You
While Consumerist wasn't terribly optimistic about your credit card company helping you out if you bought a shattered HDTV, the HD Guru and a Giz reader note American Express specifically will save your ass. More » -
#xbox360
Microsoft Allegedly Knew Xbox 360 Was Scratching Discs
Unsealed documents in a lawsuit over an Xbox 360 that repeatedly scratched a dude's games suggest that Microsoft knew all about the problem, but rejected all three possible solutions prior to the 360's launch. More » -
#warranty
Green Umbrella Gives You One Extended Warranty For Almost All Your Gadgets
Green Umbrella has a very interesting service plan: a all-in-one extended warranty plan that covers all your gadgets for three years. You pay $9.99 a month, and it'll cover most of your home electronics (TVs, Computers) and appliances (Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Microwaves) as long as they come with at least a 90 day warranty if you purchase after you sign up, and 1 year if you purchased before. The downside is that they don't cover cellphones, and they don't cover accidental damage. More »
