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    Question about Default Thinkpad Warranty

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by axskkyline, Oct 25, 2006.

  1. axskkyline

    axskkyline Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't seem to find this any where. If i were to configure a Thinkpad on Lenovo.com without selecting any warranty, are there any Default warranty that come with the system? Like a 3 year warrant or pay a fix cost to get it repair when something happens to it?
     
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    If I remember correctly, every Thinkpad comes with a base 1-year depot limited warranty. What this means is that if there is a manufacturing defect with your Thinkpad, you are allowed to send it in to be repaired free of charge. I hope this helps!
     
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    Depends on the model. Which model # were you going to configure. Some come with default 3 year warranties.
     
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    axskkyline Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am configuring a T60
     
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    axskkyline Notebook Enthusiast

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    by the way, vespoli, where did you get your T60 at that price??
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The default for the ThinkPads when configuring is one year depot warranty. There are pre-configured models that come with more than one year. My guess is that that deal comes from EPP.
     
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    I purchased my computer through www.universitycomputers.com I am a student, that's how I got the price break.

    Mine came with the 3 year warranty.
     
    vespoli, Oct 26, 2006
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    You know, if you want a good deal... I just bought a T60 with the following specifications:
    1 year warranty
    Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz (T5500)
    Windows XP Pro
    14.1'' SXGA+ screen with 128MB Radeon x1400
    100 GB 5400rpm hard drive
    CD/DVD Burner with dual layer
    9 cell battery
    1 GB RAM
    Also, all the standard things... blue tooth, wireless card, fingerprint reader, etc.

    All it cost me was a paltry $1300 + $100 sales tax (stupid New York). I got it right off of the Lenovo website. When you call up the people and order your laptop, make sure to tell them up front that you want a discount. This could be a credit card, consumer, student, or employee. The representative I had was nice enough to check all of them for me to see which one would be best.

    However, you might need to call a few times since the first two people I talked to "never heard of such a discount". I would also suggest doing it now since Lenovo has the "three upgrades for free/greatly reduced price" deal going on right now.
     
    CptProletariat, Oct 26, 2006
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