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    Which service plan should I get for a laptop?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pacers721, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. pacers721

    pacers721 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking about buy a dv9500t laptop, and I'm wondering which service plan i should get. I've never owned an HP computer, so I dont know much about the quality of their computers. Also, I'm going to college this year, so I'm trying to keep cost down, but I will be depending on this computer a lot.
     
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    are you planning to buy it online or through CompUSA, CircuitCity, Costco or other stores?

    CompUSA has an excellent hardware service plan of 2 or 4 yrs which covers 1 time screen replacement and 1 time battery replacement. You can change your battery just before your service plan expires.
    I got the 2 yr plan and will use it well :D

    I had bought a Toshiba laptop from CircuitCity previously and opted for their 4 yr hardware service plan. They were pretty good too.

    HP direct service sucks big time and a lot of users on this forum had bad experiences. This does not mean HP direct service is bad 100%.

    Not sure about the service plan from Costco. All I know is that you can return your laptop in 6 months for full refund if you don't like it.
     
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    jerswe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Costco return policy is only for 90 days now.
     
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    If you are buying it from HP (such as customized), do NOT buy the plans that they show as options. All of these are the 'All-In-One' plans which cover 3 peripherals. Instead, order the plan separate as an express repair plan. It will save you $100 - the only thing you lose is the coverage of the peripherals. Here is the plan I would recommend.
     
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    pacers721 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, iwas ordering a customized laptop from the HP site. Thanks for the link, that looks like a good deal.
     
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    Ohh yes. I forgot about that. Thanks for reminding.
     
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    What about the upgrade to next day on site? If I remember right it wasn't that much...maybe $75 on top of the extra for the 3 year. Sounds like a good idea, but haven't actually -ever- had to call service for repair on anything (and those are dells) but I've never owned an HP so I'm a little more skeptical.
     
    mbuckingham, Jun 13, 2007
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