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    2 seconds away from buying a HP DM4/warranty advice

    Discussion in 'HP' started by selvage, Jun 3, 2010.

  1. selvage

    selvage Notebook Geek

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    should i get a warranty? and if so, which one? i want to save as much money as possible...

    if i dont buy an extended warranty right away can i buy one later?

    this is my configuration:

    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-430M Dual Core processor (2.26GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz
    4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5450 switchable graphics
    14.0" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768) -For HP Mobile Broadband WWAN
    SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    HP TrueVision Webcam + Fingerprint Reader + Digital Microphone
    Intel Wireless-N Card
    Full-size island-style keyboard
    High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard)
     
    selvage, Jun 3, 2010
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  2. d3adpix3l

    d3adpix3l Notebook Guru

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    If you have a costco membership you can purchase a 2 year warranty w/ accidental damage from handling and lo-jack for only 100 bucks.
     
    d3adpix3l, Jun 3, 2010
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  3. nikeseven

    nikeseven Notebook Deity

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    Just get the 1 year included warranty and use NBR if something goes wrong after your 365 days of free disrepair repairing.
     
    nikeseven, Jun 3, 2010
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