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Free Notebook Every 3 years for ever...

smiffy
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Sound too good to be true... but apparently Fujitsu Siemens Computers are offering a new laptop every three years if you take our a 3yr warranty.

Full details here:

http://www.techdepot.co.uk/TD/campaigns/CAMP0011/default.aspx

Any thoughts?
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  • poet123
    poet123 Posts: 24,099 Forumite
    Looks good,but how much is the warranty? and are all the laptops on the link called"lifebooks"? as they are the ones covered by the offer but I cant see thatname in the descriptions.
  • norm_diploom
    norm_diploom Posts: 276 Forumite
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    wow - interesting idea. I had a quick look at the t&c's, and the one that concerned me the most is that if you don't have the replacement in 3 years you forfeit the right to do so in the future. I just wonder how strict they'd be on timing, would they give a reasonable window of time and would they remind you or would you have to remember to apply? Perhaps too many dodgy mobile phone cashback deals have made me cynical!

    The other assumption of 10% increase in value every 3 years could be a bit of a worry too - if inflation runs much above 3% in any year, then future purchasing power for replacements will be lost.

    I suppose as poet123 says, the cost of the warranty is the most significant detail. If that wasn't prohibitive, it might be pretty tempting, especially for a 16 yr old for whom a lifetime deal would hold real value!

    Only other thing that occurs to me is swapping over machines - would they let you have both old and new for a short period of time to transfer all software and data?
  • sharpe106
    sharpe106 Posts: 3,558 Forumite
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    sounds intresting maybe worth looking into and yes you would need both machines for awhile or you will have to buy an spare hardrive for your software
  • red
    red Posts: 666 Forumite
    v interested in this...if they are expecting a replacement every 3 years, the warranty would not need to be too high from their end to be able to fulfil at a fair price...it all depends on how fair they are willing to be!
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  • moneymummy
    moneymummy Posts: 49 Forumite
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    Lifebook Terms and Conditions

    Promotional period 01/10/08 to 31/03/09. Claims must be submitted online and received by us with a copy of the invoice within 21 days of the purchase date.
    1. This promotion is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 16 years and over only, excluding employees of Fujitsu Siemens Computers, their families or anyone else professionally connected with this offer. No third party applications permitted. We reserve the right to closely monitor usage of the promotional website, including users IP addresses, so that we may identify misuse, and disqualify applications if we have reason to believe the terms of the promotion have been breached.
    2. Fujitsu Siemens Computer customers are entitled to a replacement Lifebook every 3 years for the purchaser’s lifetime, at no cost, as long as they adhere to the terms and conditions of this offer. After completing the registration process it is not then compulsory for the purchaser to participate further in the offer, the purchaser can choose not to exchange their Lifebook after 3 years but will also then be excluded from any further replacements. There is no option for the purchaser to buy their original Lifebook from us at the end of this term after requesting a replacement.
    3. This promotion is only open and applicable to the purchase of specific qualifying products covered by a Fujitsu Siemens 3 year warranty, either included or purchased at the time of the product and therefore shown on the product purchase invoice; LIFEBOOK S, LIFEBOOK T, LIFEBOOK E, LIFEBOOK Q and LIFEBOOK P models. A maximum of 10 units in total may be registered per private buyer or company.
    4. A lifetime is determined by the original personal purchaser’s life, or the time in which a business trades in its original name under the original ownership. The offer is not transferrable to another individual or business, claims will only be accepted by the original purchaser.
    5. The replacement Lifebook value will be determined by the original purchase price shown on the invoice, increased by 10% every 3 years. For example; a Lifebook purchased for £1000 today would be exchanged for a model with a recommended retail price not exceeding £1100 in 3 years time.
    6. Only original Fujitsu Siemens accessories and upgrades should be installed during the period of ownership. The original Lifebook must be returned, in good working original order, with no damage or faults to the address provided in the claim pack sent to successful applicants. Returned Lifebooks will be examined before a replacement is issued.
    7. If a claim is refused the promoter’s decision is final and Fujitsu Siemens Computers will not enter into any correspondence once a decision has been made. Fujitsu Siemen’s promotions are executed fairly and honestly and with the best of intentions at all times.
    8. In order to qualify, you must submit your application within 21 days of purchasing your product, by submitting an application you agree to these terms in their entirety.
    9. The closing date for applications is 21st April 2009. Any applications received after this date will be deemed invalid.
    10. To qualify for the promotion you must send the following documents:
      • A fully completed claim form, printed after completing the application process online at www.lifebook4lifeclaims.co.uk
      • A copy of your purchase invoice clearly detailing the purchase of your product and dated within the promotional period - despatch notes etc are not acceptable.
    11. Applications will be screened for validity to ensure that the transaction made is a bona fide purchase of the qualifying product.
    12. Your proof of purchase will not be posted back to you - please do not send the original.
    13. Provided that the terms and conditions of this promotion have been met, you will be sent a claim pack by post, containing full details of the claim procedure. This should be kept in a safe place, as the original documentation will be required to complete a claim.
    14. Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of receipt. Fujitsu Siemens Computers cannot accept liability for any applications lost, damaged or destroyed in the post.
    15. Address for correspondence is Lifebook for Life Offer, PO Box 661, Harrogate HG1 9HN.
    16. This promotion is limited up to a maximum of 10 qualifying products purchased during the period of the promotion.
    Promoter: Fujitsu Siemens Computers, FSC Campus, The Boulevard, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 1HH - please do not send any applications or promotional correspondence to this address.

    These are the terms and conditions. Looking at point 6 you send back the notebook before they send you the new one out! This being the case you would need to have the external hard drive to save anything from it on and also you would be without a laptop for how ever long it takes them to 'check' the old one and send you a new one out! Not sure it would be worth the hassle?
  • smiffy
    smiffy Posts: 173 Forumite
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    The basic warranty seems to be only £55.

    Not sure if you have to buy the 3yr warranty for years 4,5&6 though.
  • Dustangle
    Dustangle Posts: 844 Forumite
    Fujitsu Siemens Computers won't be around for the rest of our lives, anyway.

    I just checked - it was only set up nine years ago. How long before it goes bust or gets bought up by someone else?
  • sharpe106
    sharpe106 Posts: 3,558 Forumite
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    probably not, seems a lot of hassle
  • hammodt
    hammodt Posts: 412 Forumite
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    David
    What shall I put here? :confused:
  • hammodt
    hammodt Posts: 412 Forumite
    More information:

    LIFEBOOK'4'LIFE

    Fujitsu Siemens Computers is delighted to be able to offer you a unique proposition - Buy any LIFEBOOK notebook at the moment and you will qualify for the LIFEBOOK'4'LIFE programme.996383797.jpgUnder this programme, should you purchase any notebook from our LIFEBOOK range you will be eligible to receive a brand new LIFEBOOK of like for like specifications every 3 years for the rest of your LIFE!

    It really is that simple - all you need to do is register your purchase of a LIFEBOOK and associated 3 years warranty upgrade on our registration pages within 21 days of purchase and then remember to claim your new LIFEBOOK every 3 years moving forwards!

    Did you know that you can also cover your LIFEBOOK against theft / accidental damage with our extremely competitive insurance pack! 99688572.gifInsure your notebookAlready purchased your LIFEBOOK and want to register it for the LIFEBOOK'4'LIFE programme? Simply click on the register now link to go to our registration portal.
    99688572.gifRegister nowTerms and Conditions

    Terms and conditions apply to this programme.99688572.gifMore details
    Taken from the official webpage:

    http://www.fujitsu-siemens.co.uk/lifebook4life

    I guess they sell on your old laptop, so make some money back from your old laptop. They must be hoping that the second hand laptops will fetch enough to cover the manufacturing price of the new ones.

    For instance, if a £1000 laptop actually costs £500 to make, and sells for £600 in 3 years time, they've actually still made £100 profit...

    David
    What shall I put here? :confused:
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