Comments on: Three Simple Rules http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/ Tech Comics for Sys Admins, IT Professionals, Engineers and Computer Geeks! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:19:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Admiral MIchael http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/#comment-1273 Admiral MIchael Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:46:07 +0000 http://pcweenies.net/?p=721#comment-1273 I find that the manufacturer's extended warrantys are better then the store ones. I usually go for those unless the store one is cheaper. $40 for a 2yr on my 360 which covers everything ain't bad. I find that the manufacturer’s extended warrantys are better then the store ones. I usually go for those unless the store one is cheaper. $40 for a 2yr on my 360 which covers everything ain’t bad.

]]> By: Krishna http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/#comment-1272 Krishna Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:36:42 +0000 http://pcweenies.net/?p=721#comment-1272 I've had good experience with buying AppleCare - it's come in handy a few times. I’ve had good experience with buying AppleCare – it’s come in handy a few times.

]]> By: Theala Sildorian http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/#comment-1271 Theala Sildorian Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:14:01 +0000 http://pcweenies.net/?p=721#comment-1271 My best friend had just bought the Platinum Plan at CompUSA when she found out (thru me) that they were going out of business. These plans had already been announced months earlier, and they STILL pushed the extended warranty, knowing full well they would never have to fulfill it. When she called, they gave her a run around about fixing a Windows OS problem. My friend went to the media and got a written guarantee that a specific company would honor her plan, and they did help her with the problem, though it was not the quality of Apple's service. My best friend had just bought the Platinum Plan at CompUSA when she found out (thru me) that they were going out of business. These plans had already been announced months earlier, and they STILL pushed the extended warranty, knowing full well they would never have to fulfill it. When she called, they gave her a run around about fixing a Windows OS problem. My friend went to the media and got a written guarantee that a specific company would honor her plan, and they did help her with the problem, though it was not the quality of Apple’s service.

]]> By: Brendon http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/#comment-1270 Brendon Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:26:53 +0000 http://pcweenies.net/?p=721#comment-1270 I paid $200 for my 2 yr warranty with a hp notebook. Without that, I'd be without mine now. I sent it back for screen and cd burner replacement. I'm glad I got mine. I paid $200 for my 2 yr warranty with a hp notebook. Without that, I’d be without mine now. I sent it back for screen and cd burner replacement. I’m glad I got mine.

]]> By: Andrew Smith http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/#comment-1269 Andrew Smith Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:06:51 +0000 http://pcweenies.net/?p=721#comment-1269 I've found that the service plan on Speakers at best buy is a good deal. Other than that I'm with you. I get it on speakers because it covers them if you blow them even subs. That's pretty sweet. I used to work for geek squad years ago though and am all too familiar with the other shoddy warranty practices on computer products. I’ve found that the service plan on Speakers at best buy is a good deal. Other than that I’m with you. I get it on speakers because it covers them if you blow them even subs. That’s pretty sweet. I used to work for geek squad years ago though and am all too familiar with the other shoddy warranty practices on computer products.

]]> By: Bartimaeus http://pcweenies.com/2008/09/22/three-simple-rules/#comment-1268 Bartimaeus Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:51:49 +0000 http://pcweenies.net/?p=721#comment-1268 It depends. If you're buying an Apple laptop, I'd buy AppleCare (Apple's extended warranty plan)-- when your laptop starts to malfunction (which it will, after a while,) AppleCare pays for it-- otherwise, you'd have to pay the full cost. And when the full cost is $1000 for a new LCD panel, that $300 fee is looking pretty attractive! THAT SAID, however, I'd be more leery about major chains' warranties (though I've never had the good [or bad] fortune to sign up for one. It depends. If you’re buying an Apple laptop, I’d buy AppleCare (Apple’s extended warranty plan)– when your laptop starts to malfunction (which it will, after a while,) AppleCare pays for it– otherwise, you’d have to pay the full cost. And when the full cost is $1000 for a new LCD panel, that $300 fee is looking pretty attractive!

THAT SAID, however, I’d be more leery about major chains’ warranties (though I’ve never had the good [or bad] fortune to sign up for one.

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