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    My 2 year old laptop is being warranty replaced

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by TheScreamingPlacebo, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. TheScreamingPlacebo

    TheScreamingPlacebo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everybody :)

    So my 2 year old G2S-B1 laptop stopped turning on awhile back, with one month

    left on warranty. I sent it in, and just received an email that they wouldn't be

    repairing it, but would instead send me a replacement laptop. I was just

    wondering if I could get some opinions on whether or not I should accept the

    upgrade, is it an upgrade? The specs look like it's a definite upgrade, I'd just

    like to hear from you guys :)

    Here is my old laptop http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-g2s-b1-core/1707-3121_7-32810326.html

    And here is what they said they would be replacing it with
    http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-g71gx-rx05/4505-3121_7-33695862.html

    Thanks for any help and opinions you share :)
     
    TheScreamingPlacebo, Sep 25, 2009
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    You'll be getting a brand new notebook with current components and technology, replacing a 2 year old machine.

    Asus is offering replacement because parts for your G2 (which probably means the motherboard) are in short/non-existent supply.

    Take it and say thank you :).
     
    ClearSkies, Sep 25, 2009
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  3. Warhammer40k

    Warhammer40k Notebook Evangelist

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    You win!

    It's much better imo than your prior unit. Say yes before they change thier minds. (not like they would but)
     
    Warhammer40k, Sep 25, 2009
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  4. TheScreamingPlacebo

    TheScreamingPlacebo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whaaaaaaa! I hope they don't change their minds lol xD. Pretty decent timing

    as my machine decided to die with one month left on my warranty :).
     
    TheScreamingPlacebo, Sep 25, 2009
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  5. ootz0rz

    ootz0rz Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's also probably a refurbished unit...they don't tell you that (mine was). The new unit will have a 3 month warranty from shipping date. Make sure you test it out to see if anything is wrong. And hope that you don't get ty service after that point, if there is...meh
     
    ootz0rz, Sep 26, 2009
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  6. L4d_Gr00pie

    L4d_Gr00pie Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you really getting a GTX 260M powered laptop to replace your 8600M GT notebook :eek:

    That's pretty awesome. Definitely take it! Go! Now! Go!
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, Sep 26, 2009
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  7. Solid71

    Solid71 Notebook Consultant

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    Same boat as you. I am still waiting on the replacement though.
     
    Solid71, Sep 26, 2009
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