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    Dell Warranties

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ladyatakari, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. ladyatakari

    ladyatakari Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering but is it worth it to get a 3 yr warranty for an inspiron 1420? I was thinking of getting a 1 yr warranty and then renewing it if I think I need to but now I'm not so sure anymore =/ Does anyone know if it's more expensive for renewal or what their policy is? I tried looking it up but it said I had to enter some sort of code which I didn't have...

    -is in college and would like her laptop to last the next 3 yrs-

    I think I'm pretty careful with a laptop myself, but as a friend pointed out someone else is just as likely to spill a drink on my laptop or some such....

    Thanks in advance for the help. :)
     
    ladyatakari, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. joseyu

    joseyu Notebook Consultant

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    I have extended my 1 year warranty to 3 years for $129 before. So it is probably about the same.
     
    joseyu, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. ladyatakari

    ladyatakari Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah okay cool thanks. =)

    Did you happen to have accidental damage with that too?
     
    ladyatakari, Jul 22, 2007
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    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    warranties are NECESSARY if you want this laptop last more than one year.

    Let me tell you my story on my old notebook from 2004. A month before the 1 year ran out I called and they said a 2 year extension would be $129 or something. So I saved up $129, called back in 3 weeks and they were like "Ok sir that'll be $300" I'm like WHATTTT???!?!?! and complained my ass off and got the original price
     
    lottdod_1999, Jul 22, 2007
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  5. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    Yes it is worth it to get the warranty :) Do a search on this forum and you will find out everything you need on this subject
     
    HCW, Jul 22, 2007
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    My 3yrs total coverage warranty on my Dell 700m has currently saved me $1600. So for me it was worth it 5 times over!
     
    jimmy_simms, Jul 22, 2007
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    I wouldn't say they're completely necessary if you want a laptop to last more than one year. I know I had my former laptop for more than 2 and friends have had theirs for 3 years and counting - no accidental coverage required.

    On the other hand, college/university is a pretty hectic place, especially in residence. My friend had someone spill their drink on his Dell XPS a year ago and he ended up paying $550 or so to get a replacement motherboard.
     
    chuck232, Jul 22, 2007
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  8. ladyatakari

    ladyatakari Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the input guys! I've read through some other threads about warranties and some are all out don't get one and some are do. Considering this is college though...^_^;

    Trying to speak with a sales rep to see how much an extended warranty would cost.... =) Not sure if I'd be willing to sacrifice specs vs. warranty at the moment, heheh. Thanks again guys!
     
    ladyatakari, Jul 22, 2007
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  9. HCW

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    They are flexible with the price of the warranty
     
    HCW, Jul 22, 2007
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  10. ladyatakari

    ladyatakari Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's good to know.

    I just spoke with a rep about the warranty and she said she didn't know.... Lovely. =(
     
    ladyatakari, Jul 22, 2007
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