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    HP warranty if they quit making computers?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by HPfans, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. HPfans

    HPfans Newbie

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    We want to purchase a new HP laptop, but wonder what will happen if we purchase a 3 yr warranty and they stop selling laptops? Maybe a silly question, but it does concern us that they may not provide good service if they don't have to keep selling computers.
     
    HPfans, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    HP will honor all warranties.
     
    V_Chip, Oct 17, 2011
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  3. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    They aren't going to stop making computers. They are considering spinning off the personal computing business. Regardless, HP will still be around and honoring warranties.
     
    hockeymass, Oct 17, 2011
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  4. xAcid9

    xAcid9 Notebook Deity

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    Recent news stated they might cancel spinning off their PC division.
     
    xAcid9, Oct 18, 2011
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  5. chucko83

    chucko83 Notebook Consultant

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    what do you mean by spinning off? were they going to create another company with another name?
     
    chucko83, Oct 18, 2011
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  6. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's basically what happened when IBM shed its personal computing business and sold it to Lenovo. Package up the assets, intellectual property, etc. of the business and sell it or keep it under a different name. There are several possibilities, but as long as HP doesn't fold entirely, your warranties will be honored.
     
    saturnotaku, Oct 18, 2011
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