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    Whats the difference?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by aznron911, Jul 5, 2006.

  1. aznron911

    aznron911 Notebook Consultant

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    Whats the difference between PowerPro and Crown at powernotebooks.com? They both have the Hel80, and the only thing I see different on that website is the warranty. Some help please!
     
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    What Does The Iomp Mean?
     
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    Sharkfin Notebook Enthusiast

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    The warranty is the only difference really, looks like they have one of their "Elite" series configurations under Crown, but I think thats it. PowerPro and Crown are both PowerNotebooks brands.

    IOMP - Instant On Media Player. As far as I know, it doesn't really work on the HEL80. The buttons just launch something like Windows Media Player and control the playback.
     
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    The difference between the PowerPro and Crown models is the warranty coverage. The PowerPro models come standard with a 3 Year Warranty where we pay for Next Business Day shipping both ways. The Crown models come standard with a Manufacturer’s One Year Parts and Labor Warranty with “Match” shipping (you pay to ship it in to our repair center, and we match the shipping method you use to send it in when we send it back to you.) In addition, the Crown line offers On-site and Accidental Damage Protection warranties. You can get the Crown warranties for 1 or 3 years.

    So, if you like the 3 Year Warranty, but don’t care about On-site or Accidental Damage Protection, the PoPowerPros the best deal. However if you don’t care about a 3 Year Warranty, or you do want On-site or Accidental Damage Protection for either 1 or 3 years, the Crown is the best deal.

    Also, as Sharkfin says the "Elite" version with the one year no defective pixel guarantee, free Arctic Silver 5 and free case upgrade is only available in the Crown line.
     
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