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    Why,? And How?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Photoguy30523, Apr 16, 2006.

  1. Photoguy30523

    Photoguy30523 Notebook Consultant

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    I called dell so I can have the complete service on my system but they tell me that since I live in Florida they won’t give me the complete service so I only have the normal warranty.


    How can I insure a 3k laptop?
     
    Photoguy30523, Apr 16, 2006
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    DCSE_1234 Notebook Geek

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    Well it is dell policy not to offer Complete Care in Florida since the insurance company that handles the complete care issues for dell doesn't want to mess up with all the natural disasters that Florida might have.... who knows...
     
    DCSE_1234, Apr 16, 2006
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    You can always try a third party insurance agency. Google for laptop insurance and I'm sure you'll find more than one company willing to offer you some insurance.
     
    kegobeer, Apr 16, 2006
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    Ninefoot3 Notebook Geek

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    homeowners insurance may cover it.

    my bass player dropped his laptop (some time ago) that he had recently (at the time) acquired for $2000. The lcd broke and was a $1300 repair. His homeowner's insurance covered it. He told them he slipped on a step while going up his stairs from the ground floor to the upper floor (where the main part of the home is) and this caused him to drop the laptop.

    They paid him for it and he says his premium shows no changes since the claim.

    Dell sucks for not offering accidental coverage in FL. They offer it in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama, all of which had hurricane damages of record numbers in 2005. Oh well. I'm a Florida resident myself. If I can't afford to replace it on my own, I don't purchase it. Hence, I purchased the XPS 140.
     
    Ninefoot3, Apr 16, 2006
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    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    You can set up a rider on your Home insurance policy. It is significantly less than paying a manufacturer for insurance.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 16, 2006
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