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    International guarantee

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Cedricm, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. Cedricm

    Cedricm Notebook Consultant

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    I'm hesitating to have someone purchase a W510 or a W701 in the US because one can configure exactly the notebook one wants and the availability is shorter, but it would be used in Europe.

    Are the warranties (basic, onsite, priority) international?
     
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  2. erik

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    Cedricm Notebook Consultant

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    Indeed,

    After having read the Thinkpad sticky which I should have done in the first place, I have determined that both W510 and W701 are eligible for IWS.

    If someone can share her/his good/bad international warranty experience with a not too old Lenovo this would be great.
     
    Cedricm, Jun 2, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    no matter the level of coverage you get in the USA, you will only be eligible for the most basic warranty coverage in the Europe.
     
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    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why is that?
     
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    warranty support and coverage is different in every country due to local laws, regulations, restrictions, etc.
     
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    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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