These days, when you buy an electronic item or computer you will likely be asked that question. It’s like the tech version of “Would you like fries with that?”
It depends what I’m buying. When purchasing any computer related – monitor, computer, laptop or any accessories I usually decline because the moment my computer leaves the store it’s already obsolete.
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These things are cheaper to buy again new vs the hassle of having it sent somewhere to be repaired. Some of the warranty companies know this and have opted to allow you to replace the unit instead of repairing.
That may not be such a bad deal yet… seriously, after a year maybe two of your computer you’re probably beginning to gripe how slow it is or how you wish it has this or that. I’m not one to keep up with the Joneses. In fact I have not bought a new car in over 10 years and my home is a modest one built in the 60’s. When it comes to tech though, after a year or more, if the thing breaks I’m a little happy for the excuse to upgrade.
Do you feel the same way?
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For me it comes down to the cost to replace the item versus the cost of the warranty, and how long I expect the item to last. On my $600 laptop the $200 warranty wasn’t worth it, considering the expected lifespan of a laptop is only about two years. It also depends on the PITA factor of returning the item. I bought an extended warranty on a treadmill just because they offered in home service. Who wants to lug that heavy thing back to the store?
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I’m pretty much the same way. My business doesn’t need large equipment so I normally turn them down. Now if we were purchasing a regular office copier or even large volume printer I might.