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Acer extended warranty

BarGin
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I'm thinking of purchasing an Acer laptop soon and would like to add an extended warranty. I've been looking around and the prices seem to vary wildly.

The cheapest I have found is: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000225LCS/qid=1147635091/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_0_1/203-6346052-4737553

Does this look genuine for 3 years onsite service?

BarGin

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  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,845 Forumite
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    You haven't said what the laptop costs, or how much the warranty would cost from Acer itself!

    You may be able to form a judgement by comparing what Dell charges on one of their cheaper laptops (Latitude D520, retailing about £800 inc VAT):

    * 1 Year European Collect and Return Service (included in price)
    * 1 Year International Onsite Service with Next Business Day Response (+£90)
    * 3 Year European Collect and Return Service (+£115)
    * 3 Year International Onsite Service Next Business Day Response (+£150)
    * 4 Year International Onsite Service with Next Business Day Response (+£210)

    John
  • Tharweb
    Tharweb Posts: 1,199 Forumite
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    BarGin wrote:
    Does this look genuine for 3 years onsite service?

    BarGin

    Seems a bit too cheap to me...Acer Advantage Warranties are usually around £50ish for the 3 years Light Collect and Return or £80ish for the same with included Accidental damage cover.

    I got one from R L Supplies but Ebuyer sell them for a similar price.
    This site has saved me a fortune :money: ...it's also cost me a fortune! :doh:
    © Tharweb 2006 :D
  • BarGin
    BarGin Posts: 982 Forumite
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    On reflection I think it's safer to stick with the £50 Collect & Return.

    BarGin
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