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    warranty vs warranty

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by keltix, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    what's the difference between the "Warranty service upgrades plus Accidental Damage Protection" and the " Warranty service upgrades"??
     
    keltix, Aug 11, 2008
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    SneakR Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Accidental Damage Protection version adds protection for certain drops, liquid spills and other "accidental damage" not normally covered by a regular warranty. Worth the few extra $$$'s if you have kids around or are generally a heavy (and not so careful) user. (just my opinion on it's value)

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    From Lenovo's Site on the Thinkpad Protection...

    What�s covered?

    * Damage from drops and falls under normal use
    * Damage from electrical surges
    * Liquid spills
    * LCD damage
     
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  3. keltix

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    ok that makes sense

    so it would be stupid to buy both plans
     
    keltix, Aug 11, 2008
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    i doubt u can.. it one or the other
     
    JTM0320, Aug 11, 2008
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    Correct, if you select the upgraded plan (additional years) WITH the accidental protection it automatically removes any selection you may have made for the "normal" warranty upgrade.
     
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    there are huge discounts on them now FYI...completely worth it IMO...a lot less than any other accidental plan from anyone else
     
    gogo2390, Aug 11, 2008
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    If you just opt for 1 year of thinkpad protection, is it possible at a later date, say 6 months from now to extend it?
     
    yankcrime, Aug 12, 2008
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    hmm anyone
     
    keltix, Aug 12, 2008
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    No, you can only buy a warranty within the first thirty days.
     
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    Is motherboard failure, HD (or SSD) break down all covered by regular warranty?

    I'm thinking of purchasing 2 or 3 yr regular warranty when it's available, but not sure which one is more worth it.
     
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    Yeah, problems like that are covered under warranty (cept for battery of course).
     
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    Thanks, I should get one then. My previous laptop's motherboard died (Vaio SZ :( ) so I'm getting X200 this time.

    Well, with not just motherboard, but SSD, I definitely should get one then.

    But what do you think? 2 yrs or 3 yrs? Does regular warranty count from day 1 I purchase the laptop or once 1 year depot warranty ends?
     
    strangesweet, Aug 12, 2008
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    The difference in price between 2 and 3 years (if they still have that discount on the 3yr) would almost dictate you go ahead with the 3 year warranty.

    I went 3 on my T400, was only like $20 more than the 2 year with the student discounts and "special" going on for the 3 year.
     
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