Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That? by John San Filippo
Should you buy an extended warranty with your laptop? You may not want to think about it now, but sooner or later, something is going to break down on your laptop. When it happens, the big question will be who gets stuck with the bill, you or the manufacturer. ... Through extended warranty, you typically have the option to extend the duration of the standard warranty from one to three years. ... A shorter warranty is likely, at least in part, to be a marketing ploy to push you toward an extended warranty.

Extended Warranties and Notebook PCs by Joshua Feinberg
Unlike with regular desktop PCs, you should think about recommending that your clients buy the maximum extended warranty coverage on any notebook PCs they purchase. The cost of replacing any item on notebook PCs can be extremely expensive, and the financial threat of having to deal with a hard... If the extended warranty is given to a third party and the third party goes out of business, will the warranty be taken over by the PC vendor? ... Is the PC vendor the one that deals with the extended warranty?

Notebook PCs: Extended Warranties by Joshua Feinberg
In sharp contrast to warranty options on desktop PCs, consider advising your clients to purchase the maximum extended warranty coverage they can with a new notebook PC purchase. Even beyond a potential hard drive failure on a notebook, consider the cost of replacing the LCD screen. ... If the extended warranty is subordinated to a third party and the third party goes out of business, will your PC vendor still honor the warranty? ... Is your PC vendor the one selling and honoring the extended warranty policy?

3 Simple Ways To Save A Bunch Of Money When Buying A New Computer! by Kris Bickell
Looking to buy a new computer? Overwhelmed by all of the options available to you? Stressed by the high cost of computers today? For most people, buying a new computer does not have to be as stressful as buying a new car. Nor does it have to be as expensive. ... 3) Don’t buy extended warranty If you are not a computer “techie”, the extended warranties offered by the computer retailers often sound like a good idea. ... And, if you really feel you need the extended warranty, then ask to purchase it at a lower price.

4 Computer Money-saving Tips by Sharron Senter
Tip #1 -- Rebates: A rebate is not always a bargain. Computers with rebates are often close to being discontinued. You may pick up a good deal or purchase technology that's about to become yesterday’s news. What's more, stores will often package computers with a bunch of free items to make it... Most extended warranties have large gray areas, leaving the warranty provider a lot of room to reject claims. ... If you're purchasing a laptop and you plan to travel a lot, an extended warranty that covers replacement of the monitor/display can be a good gamble.

Notebook PCs: Warranty Enhancements by Joshua Feinberg
If you’re about to start recommending that your clients buy extended service plans for new notebook PCs, be sure to get a written statement detailing what’s included and not included. Unfortunately, PC vendors won’t always tell you specifically what’s not included. ... International Coverage Some notebook PC vendors include international warranty coverage in the base price of the extended warranty. ... Just as with a desktop PC, find out whether the notebook PC extended warranty is on-site, whether technicians come to your clients, or whether your clients will need to ship their notebooks...

Discount Refurbished Laptops by Jimmy Sturo
Refurbished laptop computers are a bargain compared to new laptops since they allow buyers to save up to 60% off the retail price and still get the same quality. Refurbished laptop computers are generally used with the manufacturers original standards. ... Some manufacturers offer a two-year extended warranty in many cases. ... Some of the manufacturers also offer an optional two-year extended Warranty. ... Also, reconditioned or remanufactured laptops and notebooks will often have a manufacturers warranty, though some do not have that option.

Computer Consulting Business: Know about Vendor Hard Drive Replacement by Joshua Feinberg
Many of your computer consulting business clients will come from non-technical, business backgrounds. As a result, many will not immediately grasp why a failed hard drive cannot "simply" be replaced by a new or refurbished hard drive. As part of managing clients expectations, it’s important to... The Bottom Line about the Computer Consulting Business The expense of recovering a crashed desktop PC hard drive tends to be more concentrated on soft costs, which most times aren’t covered by the PC vendor’s warranty, therefore we see more and more reason not to recommend purchasing extended...

Laptop Deals, Where and How to Find Them? by Brenda Moore
Finding a great laptop deal is within the reach of any shopper who knows where to look. This may seem simple in theory, but a great number of people shopping for a new or used laptop computer just do not know where to begin to look for that special laptop deal. ... However, be sure to get a warranty and to purchase an extended warranty if necessary. ... Just be sure to check out the seller’s past history before making your purchase, as a laptop computer is a rather expensive investment. ... EBay is also a great resource when you are looking for a deal on a laptop.

Laptop Travel Tips by Elizabeth Lord
Travel laptops require more consideration on top of the usual factors involved in buying a laptop, such as performance, price and warranty. Getting a system that is light is critical. With widescreen models becoming more popular, whilst great for viewing, it just adds weight to the system. ... The easiest way to do this is to buy a laptop with a built in DVD burner. ... Do a regular backup so if something bad does happen, you don’t lose too much data. ... As laptops are more likely to be damaged or stolen while on the road, it is a good idea to have a backup plan.