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    Accidental Damage Protection

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dkosta, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. dkosta

    dkosta Newbie

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    After a bad experience with an consumer Acer I decided to go with Thinkpad. I abuse my laptop a lot so I decided to buy at least a 3 year Warranty.

    In the buying process i came across this options and I don't know what to choose (not a budget problem):

    3 year depot 9x5 Next Business Day @ $89.25
    3 Year Depot Upgrade with 3 Year ThinkPad Protection @ $209.25


    Is the Accidental Damage Protection worthed the price???
     
    dkosta, Oct 16, 2008
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  2. jmw03j

    jmw03j Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you feel like you are going to drop/step on/run over / spill liquids on / set fire to your laptop within those 3 years, then yes get it.

    If you are confident in your capabilities as a user and feel that there is a snowflakes chance in hell that you do any physical damage to it.. then do not buy the accidental damage plan.
     
    jmw03j, Oct 16, 2008
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  3. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree, but another factor is who else is going to be using your machine or who else will you be near while using it(ex: kids, pets, crazy college kids etc..) All things to think about.
     
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    The only time the accidental damage came in handy when I had a thinkpad was when I spilled acetone on the keyboard. They do come in handy sometimes.

    I've seen a few cases here at my college where people drop their laptop, etc and it saves them a lot of money.
     
    millermagic, Oct 16, 2008
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  5. SockMan!

    SockMan! Notebook Geek

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    Regular warranties usually don't cover cracked LCD screens so it might be worth getting - especially if the screen/lid looks like it has a bit of flex to it.
     
    SockMan!, Oct 16, 2008
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    vaughanbu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is your laptop covered by your home insurance? Im in the UK, covered my laptop with my home contents insurance cover for no extra cost.
    Spilled coffee on my last laptop a week ago, and have just brought my 1330 on the cover. Had to pay a £100 excess cover but definately cheaper than having to buy a new laptop from nothing.
     
    vaughanbu, Oct 16, 2008
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  7. zerosource

    zerosource Notebook Deity

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    UK insurance :p
     
    zerosource, Oct 16, 2008
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