2007-01-27 10:32:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Sometimes. Normally they are not worth it since if a computer has problems they are usually within the warranty period. My warranty for my laptop was $250 for three years but it came with one new battery each year. The batteries pay for the warranty.
2007-01-27 10:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. If a notebook has a hardware issue, it's most likely to go bad 16-26 months in to service. As the average life of a notebook as a primary system is about 3 years, it makes sense to have a 3 year warranty. In hind-sight I'm glad I have one, or I'd have a boat anchor on my hands, instead of waiting for the prepaid FedEx box, my friendly HP customer assistance person ordered for me last night. Seems my IDE controller developed an issue at 16 months. As the machine was around $1,700.00 the warranty was a good investment.
I have been using mainly HP products since 1995 and have had really good luck. My first HP computer was taken out of service simply due to obsolescence. It basically ran forever.
I don't bother with extra warranties for peripheral devices. Their costs are usually nominal and if they last over a year, they don't owe me anything. However computers, which cost anywheres from 500-2400 dollars, a longer warranty makes sense. HP's products are very reliable, but out of warranty repairs on PCs and especially notebook PCs can be rather costly.
This is the first HP PC that I owned that needed warranty service. The PCs that they sell are generally quite hardy. I have always been pleased with HPs products and support. All other HP products i have or have had lasted well past their warranty period. I'm glad this notebook I currently have is a HP, as i am getting quality service, and not the run around you get from alot of others. (like Dell)
Invest a little extra in the warranty for a notebook with HP. While you would hope you never need to use it, it's good peace of mind to know you have it.
I hope this helps. Good Luck.
2007-01-27 19:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Jack ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on getting a HP laptop then I would get the extended warranty. I did when I bought mine and it saved me from having to pay for it to get fixed. The motherboard kept going out and it was out of the normal warranty period. I had the motherboard replaced two times before they gave me a new laptop at no charge and transfered the extended warranty to my new one which I have not had a problem with yet. My first laptop was a ZD8000 and my new one is the DV8000.
2007-01-27 19:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much the extended warranty is verses how much the laptop cost. I have found most companies will sell you the extended warranty even after the factory warranty has run out. Dell sold me an extended warranty even tho my laptop was way out of the factory warranty and the laptop was broken.
Extended warranties are big money for anyone who sells them. Its where they make the most profit.
2007-01-27 18:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by Randy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having worked for a company that offered extended warrenties on computers (O##iceMax), I would actually recommend it. If the computer is being used in a situation that it mught get dropped or get infected with a virus or maybe even a power surge. These can all be covered by the extended warrenty. I saw many computers and other items like that come back to the store and the customer did not get the extended warrenty and basically they lost the money that they invested in it. It sucks to loose $1000, when you could have gotten an extended warrenty for a lot less. If you loose pixels in the monitor - without an extended warrenty - you would be screwed. Go for it - that is my response!
2007-01-27 18:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by typewithnospaces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I generally will not get an extended warranty on a computer simply because I plan on replacing the computer within a few years anyway.
2007-01-27 18:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually keep my laptops for 4 or 5 years, and I get the best warranty I can. Laptops take a lot more rough treatment than desktops, and desktop parts are usually generic and fairly easy to replace, while many laptop parts are model-specific and sometimes difficult to replace.
2007-01-27 19:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most electrical appliances (with a fault) crap out within a short period of time.
extended warranties are just another money-making ploy - that's why retailers are so keen for the customer to take up the offer!
2007-01-27 18:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by robsta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no there just a scam.
2007-01-27 18:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by peanut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋