T61 and warranty & Battery ?s PLEASE ANSWER ASAP

This could be my last post before I take the plung in
mere minutes and my last decision is on warranty.
I had just a couple responses on whether or not to
purchase the extended warranty.

Given the quality of the T61 should I buy an extended
warranty? If so should I add one additional year for $69
(2 yrs total) or two for $119 (3 yrs total).

I plan on using this notebook mainly as a desktop
replacement. I probably won't use the battery very much,
is it worth buy the 9 cell for $30 for the rare
occasions I may need it at an airport or trade show?
I also keep reading abouta 7 cell but don't see it
listed anywhere.

Thanks for all the advice. I want to order this tonight
as I believe all the specials end June 30 and I want to
make sure I get the specials.

 

Warranty decision right now is not critical. If you're undecided at this point, just get the basic, you can upgrade any time w/in the first year.

Most here will tell you get the biggest battery period, but my theory is if you are always on AC, why bother? I say no, but only you know how rare that is and how important life is when you need it vs cost. Plus a little heavier, bigger,and awkward for cases. I like flush fit. ymmv.

 

9 cell is max for 15" and 7 cell is max for 14". I didn't get any warranty outside of the one they just give as basic warranty. I have never bought any extended warranties and I've never had the need for one. everyone is different though, so judge your risk aversity and lifestyle.

 

for a notebook it might be a good idea to get an extended warranty in my opinion. my sony laptop had its share of problems after about 8 months of ownership...battery not holding a charge, charger with no power, dead pixels, keyboard space bar not working......etc

Sony fixxed all of the problems in a timely manner, but a few weeks after my warranty ran dry my battery wouldnt take a charge at all anymore. Naturally I didnt take the extended warranty and repairing this laptop will cost atleast 200 bucks.

Bottom line, if you actually use your laptop as a laptop, something is bound to happen to it, but then again, I dont know about thinkpads, they seem pretty robust.

 

Some credit cards like American Express extend the warranty an additional year. Perhaps you should look at the warranty guide.

 

Thanks.

I read that and checked with my credit card company.
My Master Card adds 1 year to my existing warranty. I bought the year 2 for $58 anyway so I have 3 years coverage for $58.

Better safe than sorry.

My computer is supposed to be shipped 7/14/07

 

This isn't correct...Lenovo will only allow you to upgrade your warranty within the first 21 days after purchasing the machine. I know because I'm fighting this battle with them right now. I tried purchasing it at 25 days and they said NO can do. They said they are very strict on not allowing you to purchase a warranty upgrade if you're one day over the 21 days.

 

WOW.

If what you say is true, this makes lie three sals has told me (#1 yes we cancelled your order, #2 yes your z 60m's optical will fit in the t 61).


Apologies for spreading lies, and good luck w/your battle.