Re: buying a computer on ebay?


"Karen C." <karenscribes@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> One thing about Dell laptop computers . . . Be sure you get the extended
> warranty. I usually don't buy extended warranties. I didn't get one with
> my $1,800 Dell laptop a few years ago. It went belly up on me this
> spring, after only 2-1/2 years of service. Come to find out, the problem
> was the motherboard (a common problem with Dell laptops, I've since
> learned). They said it would cost me about $800 to get a new motherboard.
> Laptops have come down since I bought the Dell, and I could have gotten
> another comparable Dell for about $900. However, I found a great deal on
> a Toshiba for $900, but, with rebates, it was only $529. Couldn't beat
> that price, for sure.
>
> Karen C.


At this point, I'm shopping for a desktop. New laptop will have to wait
till next year:).

ed


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