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    Recommendations for a 3+ year 'accident' warranty on Sager-NPV8150/Clevo-P150HM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nodoze, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. nodoze

    nodoze Newbie

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    I am looking for a vendor recommendation that provides a 3 or 4 year warranty (including accidents/spills).

    I am not looking for the cheapest vendor per se as I already had a laptop die right after a shorter warranty and don't want that again...

    The laptop I am leaning toward is a on a Sager NP8150 / Clevo P150HM.
     
    nodoze, Jul 8, 2011
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  2. Patrck_744

    Patrck_744 Burgers!

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  3. nodoze

    nodoze Newbie

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    Thanks Patrick. I missed that in the thread (eyes are bleeding from all the reading)...

    Is Origin a seperate vendor from Mythlogic?

    Unfortunately it looks like even Mythlogic doesn't cover accidents, spills, etc... I haven't found any that also cover accident/spills for any period of time for Clevo/Sager laptops let alone 3+ years.
     
    nodoze, Jul 9, 2011
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  4. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    Origin is completely different than Mythlogic. Origin way over-prices their tech because people who aren't enthusiasts have heard of them.

    You're not going to get an accidental warranty on a Clevo/Sager laptop. And, if you do, you're probably going to pay as much as buying this laptop and one to replace it after this one breaks.
     
    ElBlufer, Jul 9, 2011
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  5. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    The best you'll get is 3yr + accidental coverage on the LCD alone, which I'm only seeing on XoticPC's site.
     
    Kevin, Jul 9, 2011
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  6. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The only way to get an accidental damage warranty is to purchase third-party coverage from someplace such as SquareTrade. I also found Worth Ave Group that offers insurance policies on electronics covering natural disasters, accidental damage, theft, and vandalism. They offer coverage for up to 3 years for notebooks valued up to $5,000 with deductibles of $0, $50, or $100.
     
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  7. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    That Squaretrade one actually isn't too bad...$300...
     
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  8. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The quote I'm getting is $350 for a $1,750 notebook with accidental damage. Now you can take 20% right off the top because SquareTrade frequently offers discount coupons.

    Interestingly, a 3-year Worth Ave Group policy on a laptop of similar value with $0 deductible $218.30. That's in Illinois, obviously the cost will vary depending on location. Worth also covers theft and vandalism, which SquareTrade does not.
     
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  9. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    I was talking with the malibal rep, and they said they could do other warranties past 4 years, if you send him a pm im sure you find what your looking for :D
     
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  10. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    I don't know how they can afford to pay out on 3 year accidental warranties. You'd think that a lot of people would just pour some water on their laptop after 2 years and 10 months, fry the MoBo and get a new one.
     
    ElBlufer, Jul 9, 2011
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  11. Mr_Mysterious

    Mr_Mysterious Like...duuuuuude

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    ^ If you turn off the laptop immediately, pull out the battery and AC adapter, let it dry for a couple of hours, most likely your laptop will be fine.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Jul 9, 2011
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  12. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    Yeah...but people wouldn't do that if they're intentionally trying to destroy their laptop. I guess I'm just taking a cynical view of what people would do here.
     
    ElBlufer, Jul 9, 2011
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