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    G53SW-XN1 - Good idea to invest in extended warranty?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Spiritus777, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. Spiritus777

    Spiritus777 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I just bought a G53, which comes with a 1 year global + accidental warranty. I'm considering if it's worth it to buy an extended warranty either through ASUS or through a third part (e.g. squaretrade). My laptop arrived with some of the backlit keys not lighting up all the way so I had to sent in right away. I've also heard so many horror stories about the laptop having power button, power plug, LCD, and heating issues. Do you guys think it's worth it to invest in one? This laptop will have cost me ~1100 after rebate. Squaretrade 3 year warranty is around 159.99 though I have heard of coupons that might be able to bring it lower.

    Thanks.
     
    Spiritus777, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. Yiddo

    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    If you intend to keep the laptop more than a year for that price being only 10% of what the laptop is worth for an extra 3 years that is not a bad price at all.

    If after a few years it conked out as well you may be able to get a replacement to a newer model so warranties do have up sides as well as coming with inconvenience waiting for it to be repaired.
     
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  3. freshass

    freshass Newbie

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    i paid 180 for a 3 yeard adw... well worth it
     
    freshass, Aug 24, 2011
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  4. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    from what dallers said its very tempting :D
     
    long2905, Aug 24, 2011
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