Toshiba Protection Plan Worth The Investment?

AshleyH_2005 · 04-16-2007, 02:57 AM

I plan on purchasing the Toshiba Satellite (A135-SS4527). I believe it is a Intel duo processor, 1GB Memory, and 120GB Hard Drive, loaded with Vista. I'm purchasing it through COMP USA. They have it on sale for $599 after a $150 mail in rebate.

The protection plan is $140 for 2 years, apparently it covers parts and labor, and in store diagnosis.

It sounds like a wise investment, but I'm a poor college student, so anywhere I can spare myself from spending funds, is great. Oh, and if you're wondering why I'm purchasing this laptop if I'm a poor college student - I'm giving my mother my desktop PC so she doesn't have to buy a new computer.

Anyways. It seems like computers don't start going wrong until AFTER two years. And I'd like to think that I'm moderately savvy (I'm no tech) when it comes to computers, so I don't feel that I'm prone to totally destroying my laptop.

So, is the protection plan really worth it, or can I get by without it? Also, can protection plans be purchased at a later date?

crazijoe · 04-16-2007, 05:36 AM

If this is a protection plan through CompUSA you may want to think about it again. About a month ago CompUSA made plans on closing half of their stores. And who knows what the future plans for the store.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/c...ted-239285.php
You may want to check and make sure that the protection plan is manufactured covered and not covered by CompUSA. Also look in depth to what it covers. If it needs to be sent off for repairs, what is the turnover time? Plus does it include accidental damage protection?

andyjimrod · 05-14-2007, 03:54 AM

if it includes battery replacement it's a good deal because your battery will mostlikely go out by then.

Also check Toshiba;s web site for their warrenty extention. You will find that it is mostlikely cheaper.

And remember, this store warrenty is really only for one additional year as the laptop should be warrenttied for one full year. Unless the manufacturerer has changed this policy.

Andyjimrod

RevHavoc · 05-14-2007, 04:41 AM

Manufacturer warranties are near useless to computer buyers - they cover VERY little and it takes a long time to get it fixed after sending it in. Nearly all manufacturer warranties are 1 year for parts and 3 months for labor.

Store warranties are generally overpriced and they make big money off of them. If that warranty covers accidental and/or battery replacement it is reasonable. It can still take awhile to fix as well, but not as bad as manufacturers. And as andyjimrod suggested, check toshiba's direct extended warranty.

04-16-2007, 02:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
AshleyH_2005 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7 OS: XP	Toshiba Protection Plan Worth The Investment? I plan on purchasing the Toshiba Satellite (A135-SS4527). I believe it is a Intel duo processor, 1GB Memory, and 120GB Hard Drive, loaded with Vista. I'm purchasing it through COMP USA. They have it on sale for $599 after a $150 mail in rebate. The protection plan is $140 for 2 years, apparently it covers parts and labor, and in store diagnosis. It sounds like a wise investment, but I'm a poor college student, so anywhere I can spare myself from spending funds, is great. Oh, and if you're wondering why I'm purchasing this laptop if I'm a poor college student - I'm giving my mother my desktop PC so she doesn't have to buy a new computer. Anyways. It seems like computers don't start going wrong until AFTER two years. And I'd like to think that I'm moderately savvy (I'm no tech) when it comes to computers, so I don't feel that I'm prone to totally destroying my laptop. So, is the protection plan really worth it, or can I get by without it? Also, can protection plans be purchased at a later date?

04-16-2007, 05:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Re: Toshiba Protection Plan Worth The Investment? If this is a protection plan through CompUSA you may want to think about it again. About a month ago CompUSA made plans on closing half of their stores. And who knows what the future plans for the store. http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/c...ted-239285.php You may want to check and make sure that the protection plan is manufactured covered and not covered by CompUSA. Also look in depth to what it covers. If it needs to be sent off for repairs, what is the turnover time? Plus does it include accidental damage protection? __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

05-14-2007, 03:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
andyjimrod Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: Toshiba Protection Plan Worth The Investment? if it includes battery replacement it's a good deal because your battery will mostlikely go out by then. Also check Toshiba;s web site for their warrenty extention. You will find that it is mostlikely cheaper. And remember, this store warrenty is really only for one additional year as the laptop should be warrenttied for one full year. Unless the manufacturerer has changed this policy. Andyjimrod

05-14-2007, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
RevHavoc Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: 127.0.0.1 ;-) Posts: 142 OS: XP Pro IT My System	Re: Toshiba Protection Plan Worth The Investment? Manufacturer warranties are near useless to computer buyers - they cover VERY little and it takes a long time to get it fixed after sending it in. Nearly all manufacturer warranties are 1 year for parts and 3 months for labor. Store warranties are generally overpriced and they make big money off of them. If that warranty covers accidental and/or battery replacement it is reasonable. It can still take awhile to fix as well, but not as bad as manufacturers. And as andyjimrod suggested, check toshiba's direct extended warranty. __________________ ~ RevHavoc ~ Universal PC Technician / Design Pro