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    which warranty to upgrade to? and whats the difference?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by afhstingray, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    hi, just checked the warranty upgrade for the x201 i bought, these are the options:


    None £0.00
    ThinkPlus ThinkPad 3 Year Onsite Repair 5x9/Next Business Day Warranty Upgrade £66.96
    WAMO 4 yr carry in £68.04
    WAMO 4 year courier collect £76.68
    WAMO 3 year onsite repair 5x9/next business day + HDD £82.08
    ThinkPad Upgrade to 3 Year Customer Carry-In Repair £110.16
    ThinkPlus ThinkPad 4 Year Onsite Repair 5x9/Next Business Day Warranty Upgrade £111.24
    ThinkPad Upgrade to 3 Year Courier Collect Repair £120.96
    ThinkPad Upgrade to 3 Year On-Site Service Next Business Day £133.92


    what is WAMO? and what is the difference between the 66 pound thinkplus warranty and the 133 pound 3 year on site service next business day?

    thanks in advance
     
    afhstingray, Mar 24, 2011
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    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    *bump*

    any help please?
     
    afhstingray, Mar 25, 2011
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Warranty and maintenance options. I wouldn't get bogged down in the wordage. There's three types of warranty - mail in, on-site and accidental coverage. They seem pretty self explanatory. If you got a used machine, accidental coverage is probably out. You need to decide whether you want depot or on-site warranty, then just the length of coverage. It's really a personal preference. I got the three year with accidental, but only because my notebook via eBay came with it. I wouldn't have paid extra for it. If you're somewhat handy, I'd opt against extending the warranty. About the only thing that would cost more than the warranty extension would be the board. The chances the board will go are small, though not zero. Plus, ThinkPads are pretty easy to take apart. If you're not too handy and want the peace of mind, then perhaps it's worth it.

    P.S. - No bumps for 24 hours, per the forum rules.
     
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    sorry i posted it yesterday, i didnt really think about 24 hours lol, just that its a day.

    i suppose since its not my primary computer i can go without the onsite service. i was just wondering why there were two types of onsite, i cant tell the difference between them, and the prices are different too.

    i bought it on ebay and it came with a 3 year depot warranty (9 months already over)
     
    afhstingray, Mar 25, 2011
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