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Old 09-26-2013, 10:41 AM
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Can you give me a suggestion of where to buy a laptop PC? I am currently fighting with best buy re: new TV with maintenance contract but they can't seem to get it fixed! They are having trouble with their vendors, not a good sign for future of best buy

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Can you give me a suggestion of where to buy a laptop PC? I am currently fighting with best buy re: new TV with maintenance contract but they can't seem to get it fixed! They are having trouble with their vendors, not a good sign for future of best buy

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I've been searching myself and went to the HP website to see what was available and price. Then went to Amazon.com to read the reviews. I will probably buy on Amazon then buy a warranty from www.squaretrade.
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I just bought a laptop at Best Buy but I immediately got a warranty from Squaretrade.com for $70 for 3 years which includes accidental drops and spills. This way I don't have to deal with Best Buy if something goes bad. I insure everything with them including my big screen TV and washer and dryer.
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So many factors go into what people think is best......

I think it's quality & service. Price RARELY matters.


For computers in this area I use MMD.
Located on hwy 441/27 just south of hwy 466 on the west side of the road.


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I've had really great luck, and great prices buying refurbs on eBay.
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So many factors go into what people think is best......

I think it's quality & service. Price RARELY matters.


For computers in this area I use MMD.
Located on hwy 441/27 just south of hwy 466 on the west side of the road.


MMDComputers.com: Home
MMD gets my vote also.

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Hi,

If THEY are having trouble with THEIR vendors, then that's
THEIR problem, not yours.

If you have a maintenance issue with them and you have
a service contract, if they can't fix it, just tell them to
bring you a new TV. It never hurts to call their corporate
offices, keep notes on who you talked to, time and date.
Don't be afraid to ask for a new unit if they can't properly
fix the old one in a reasonable amount of time. That's part
of what you are paying for. Just my $0.02 ...
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I bought my last one at Sam's club. Best price around. I never buy a service contract anymore because I have never needed one. Sam's does offer one though. I figure a computer is only good for 3-4 years anyway then it's of of date. The one I just bought is an "All-In-One" type with touch screen and I love it.
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Costco is also good, they automatically add a year to give you a 2 year warranty and then as we recently found out, American Express adds a year on top of the Costco 2 years. We really lucked out with this recently when out TV started having problems about 3 weeks before the 3 years were up. Got if fixed for free and both the Costco and Amex service reps were extremely friendly and helpful.
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