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    Warranty Question... (Limited vs. Extended)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by udflyer, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. udflyer

    udflyer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just picked up the Sony VGN-FW139E/H .


    It has a 1 year limited warrant.

    How does that work ?

    If there is a problem, do I just mail it in (paid by Sony ?) and they send it back.

    I am debating their extended warranty for 2 years but I am trying to keep costs down and understand the difference.

    Since I bought it with Amex, they double the warranty which basically means they will pay for any warranty work year 2.


    Thooughts ?

    How did you all go ?

    Any experiences with work done just with the basic 1 year limited warranty ?

    Thanks!
     
    udflyer, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. scottyinco

    scottyinco Notebook Evangelist

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    If you paid with Amex, I'd consider their doubling of the warranty sufficient, unless you happen to be accident prone, in which case you need coverage for accidental breakage. :)

    I make it a policy to NEVER buy extended warranties on ANYTHING. The money I save by never purchasing one MORE than pays for the few times I've had to get something repaired.
     
    scottyinco, Jul 27, 2008
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