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    Testing Open Box Notebooks in store.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Arngrihm, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. Arngrihm

    Arngrihm Notebook Geek

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    I hope this is the right forum to post this topic.

    I'm looking at a certain notebook available as a 'open box' namely the LG P300.

    What steps can I take to ensure I'm buying something that's in order or not technically flawed/heavily abused?

    I'd very much appreciate your thoughts.
     
    Arngrihm, Oct 8, 2008
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  2. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    Look on the case itself for signs of abuse, and make sure you have a good return policy and full warranty.

    If it's a P300 and discounted, I'd grab it, because it might go quick.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Oct 8, 2008
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  3. Arngrihm

    Arngrihm Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the tip.
    Actually, I found that this company has no physical retail store, everything is ordered online and picked up at a partner location. Products have a 7 day return policy.
    Another question here. Why would a new lappie like the P300, though it's open box, have no manufacturer's warranty and only store warranty?

    Here's the site:
    http://www.esng.ca/productDetail.php?category=Notebooks&subcategory=Intel%20Processor&pid=719300035006&isid=8640

    Would I be right in thinking it's a little fishy? I'm starting to believe going to future shop and paying with my visa for +1 year of manufacturer warranty is the best solution.
    Is trading peace of mind for $300 worth it?
     
    Arngrihm, Oct 9, 2008
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  4. Lattice

    Lattice Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess it depends on when the laptop was initially sold, since a manufacturer's warranty is only valid from the initial sold-date? I've always been a bit unclear on manufacturer's warranties, especially on open box or refurbished items.

    I personally would try for a longer warranty period. The 8600M are part of the defective nVidia mobile GPU line-up, and the LG P300 is known to get very hot while gaming. I would be very worried that it might fail if it goes through too many heat cycles. (By the way, considering that the LG P310 is going to be released soon, if you don't need a laptop right away, it might be worth waiting for?)
     
    Lattice, Oct 9, 2008
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  5. nrguser

    nrguser Notebook Enthusiast

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    You might just ask them if you can mess around with it and maybe do some of your own testing in the store. Usually they don't have a problem with it... Usually.
     
    nrguser, Oct 22, 2008
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  6. alphazex

    alphazex Notebook Enthusiast

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    i agree i would just be sure to test it out as much as possible before you settle on it. Its not gonna do you much good to save money on a open box that might give you more trouble.
     
    alphazex, Oct 28, 2008
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