My TF101 got run over by a School Bus a few days ago... My parents don't think it would be wise to get it replaced under warranty cause they think it would cost more than buying a new tablet like a Nexus 7.
What do you think? I really need the input...
What's the term of your warranty?
Deductible amount ect.? Can't answer without knowing a little more details.
Go for the nexus 7. It's got the tegra 3 and its a nexus device. So google updates as soon as they are available.
And all that for under 200 euros.
Plus you cannot have a device repaired under warrenty that was ran over by a school bus. Somehow I don't think that is covered by the Asus warrenty
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baseballfanz said:
What's the term of your warranty?
Deductible amount ect.? Can't answer without knowing a little more details.
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I don't know the deductible... I am only 15... It is a 1 year warranty and it is refurbished.
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I don't know the deductible... I am only 15... It is a 1 year warranty and it is refurbished.
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ok it's probably one of those in store warranty. I though you had purchase an extended protection plan or something. In that case being run over by a bus is not covered. Your parents probably right, cheaper to get a new one than to fix.
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ok it's probably one of those in store warranty. I though you had purchase an extended protection plan or something. In that case being run over by a bus is not covered. Your parents probably right, cheaper to get a new one than to fix.
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Thank you for the reply!
Yeah... I figured it probably would be cheaper... Now the only problem is... We don't even have enough money to buy a Nexus 7...
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I am looking for a Nexus One. I am going to root it and install Cyanogen or Sense. I look at all the ads and most of these phones are going for $50-$75 under what I can get a new phone for. At this point, I say screw it and just buy the new phone. As I am waiting around for that ultimate deal, I am wondering at what price do you guys consider jumping for the used unit without warranty.
I understand that if I root, I lose my warranty, but that is why I am looking for a used one. I guess if I bought new, I would not root for a while and get a good felling that the unit I have will not have any warranty issues.
Thanks for the replies.
i seriously doubt if youll find one under $475. i know i wouldnt sell mine lower than that. i say just get a new one.
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I just got one on ebay for 440 shipped from a guy in B.C. You just have to look around. I should be receiving it any day now.
I am about an hour away from getting mine for 450 off of criagslist. Soon after I verify all is good I'll take it root it, love it.
you just have to be patient and download the ebay and criaglist apps and troll there will always be deals out there. I saw a lady that had one for 400 but before we could meet some one offered her 475 for it and she dumped me.
Buy new. You will not loose the hardware warranty. You only loose the software warranty.
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Buy new. You will not loose the hardware warranty. You only loose the software warranty.
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I bought mine off craigslist, called HTC and they swapped the warranty over to me no questions asked.
less than 500 prolly.. I mean it's a new phone and people aren't selling it much at all.
Just get one =)
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I look at all the ads and most of these phones are going for $50-$75 under what I can get a new phone for.
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Somehow, I don't think you're factoring in tax.
I picked up my Nexus One for $325.00 off Craigslist. I couldn't pass up on the deal.
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I bought mine off craigslist, called HTC and they swapped the warranty over to me no questions asked.
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how did you swap warranty? did you need to give HTC any info from the original owner?
how did you swap warranty? did you need to give HTC any info from the original owner?
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it should be as easy as looking up or registering the s/n or IEMI number.
I thought about used but with the AT&T version being even newer it became an even riskier venture. Outside of the rare Craigslist super bargin, $450 isn't a shocker to find. Just expect any you find to be the original T-mobile variety if it matters.
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I am looking for a Nexus One. I am going to root it and install Cyanogen or Sense. I look at all the ads and most of these phones are going for $50-$75 under what I can get a new phone for. At this point, I say screw it and just buy the new phone. As I am waiting around for that ultimate deal, I am wondering at what price do you guys consider jumping for the used unit without warranty.
I understand that if I root, I lose my warranty, but that is why I am looking for a used one. I guess if I bought new, I would not root for a while and get a good felling that the unit I have will not have any warranty issues.
Thanks for the replies.
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Buy new, stay away from the dust!
no price it is too low for this. unless you want a phone that has been touched by a hand that just finished wiping a$$ with!!!
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buy new. You will not loose the hardware warranty. You only loose the software warranty.
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you will lose your warranty if you root. Period. Both hardware and software
Hey guys,
Not sure if it belongs here or should be in another section, basically I want to share my experience with buying a tablet from best buy with the black tie program. My asus tf101 stopped charging so, I was like aright time to head to best buy to get it repaired. But, They said we don't repair tablets can only replace it with another. I was okay with that too, then they said You got to buy a new warranty since you are getting a new tablet, the old warranty has been fulfilled. Now that's made me angry so you only get 1 replacement out of a 2 year plan.... Epic fail or what? Sorry for my rant....
i would have gone through asus not best buy to get it replaced or fixed as the device itsself comes with a year warrenty
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i would have gone through asus not best buy to get it replaced or fixed as the device itsself comes with a year warrenty
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That been awesome but I'm out of the 1 year warranty that Asus offers. Any way I just want to let users know that best buy don't repair tablets so kind of a useless warranty
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That been awesome but I'm out of the 1 year warranty that Asus offers. Any way I just want to let users know that best buy don't repair tablets so kind of a useless warranty
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The list of stuff that best buy actually fixes is quite small.
Think about it. I could buy a tablet & buy the warranty. Then I could conceivably keep going to best buy to get a newer tablet say one a month. That is the reason their warranty replaces the item once which isn't just unique to tablets.
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The list of stuff that best buy actually fixes is quite small.
Think about it. I could buy a tablet & buy the warranty. Then I could conceivably keep going to best buy to get a newer tablet say one a month. That is the reason their warranty replaces the item once which isn't just unique to tablets.
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Yeah, but mine had a legit problem and I was basically forced to get a different tablet....It was either take their replacement or leave with a broken tablet....
I don't care much for Best Buy either but I think you would have found this would of happened with most other stores as well. Best Buy is only obligated to replace your item for 30 days then it goes to the manufacturer warranty which I believe only last a year. After that, your item breaks then your out of luck, normally. However, you purchased an extended warranty from Best Buy which means they will replace it (If they can) long after the manufacturer warranty ran out. In that sense they're taking the hit for the manufacturer's defect. The extended warranty did it's job and saved you from having to buy a new tablet. Also, it's natural they couldn't replace an over a year old tablet, the mobile world moves fast and three other transformers have come out since the TF101. I doubt many (if any) Best Buy stores still carry brand new TF101's. I'm at least assuming they let you select a tablet that's worth what your TF101 was at time of purchase?
What's the problem you are getting a new tablet on the warranty past the year the manufacturer gives you.If the new warranty is less than full price of the tablet ok they have to make some money on the deal.I personally never buy the extended warranty on tech items under $500 usual if it breaks it's in the first year.That's why BB makes a lot of money on this most don't break. They never fix anything just replace it cheaper for them.
I don't think that is a bad deal.
- with warranty You waked out with a new tablet.
OR
- Without warranty You go home broken.
It is definitely different than PC warranties, my neighbor has been through 3 HP laptops on the same warranty and they keep extending it. She is definitely getting her money's worth but I'm sure that HP lost money on that deal. If you are still upset make sure you let best buy know about, and and not just verbally. It maybe worth writing or calling and trying get upper level support involved. Never hurts to read the fine print too if you still have the original paperwork
Just my 2¢
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It is definitely different than PC warranties, my neighbor has been through 3 HP laptops on the same warranty and they keep extending it. She is definitely getting her money's worth but I'm sure that HP lost money on that deal. If you are still upset make sure you let best buy know about, and and not just verbally. It maybe worth writing or calling and trying get upper level support involved. Never hurts to read the fine print too if you still have the original paperwork
Just my 2¢
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Yeah I didn't know that they don't repair tablets...I'm just piss I only got 1 replacement out of a 2 year warranty..anyway I learn my lesson thanks guys but I still feel ripped off
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Just got my Nexus 7 from Staples yesterday and the salesman offered me a 40 dollar protection warranty for a year. Do you guys think it's worth the 40 bucks? Doesn't Asus give u a one year warranty anyways? I didn't buy it but I'm wondering if I made a bad choice by not. Opinions please. Thanks
Edit. The salesman said the warranty covers everything and no questions asked. I just come in and get a brand new one. Just seems to go to be true.
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Best is to ask for a copy of the policy, and see what it really covers. $40 warranty covering screen breakage MAY be worth it.. I was gonna consider squaretrade
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Best is to ask for a copy of the policy, and see what it really covers. $40 warranty covering screen breakage MAY be worth it.. I was gonna consider squaretrade
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Yeah that's a good idea. It's hard to believe some sales people but I didn't know the screen issue was so bad on these devices
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Buy a Nice cover instead....
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So my question is I ordered at 9:08am PST and got a confirmation email right away. I still have the 13th as my date and preorder as status. I never received a backorder so I should be limbo level 2. Anyways CSR is no help as to why I never got tracking or a phone shipped. My question is if I cancely order and buy off craigslist or eBay through a 3rd party do I lose my warranty. How do warranty work when u buy this way. Thanks for any info and have a great Thanksgiving.
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What warranty? The manufacturer warranty, or did you get something like square.
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What warranty? The manufacturer warranty, or did you get something like square.
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The manufacturers warranty like if the glass was broke or 2 weeks from now the speaker stops working who is responsible for that. If I stayed with waiting and got my nexus from Google do I call them to use my warranty. If I buy it on craigslist unopened do I still get some warranty that's in the box that I call to register it.
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The manufacturers warranty like if the glass was broke or 2 weeks from now the speaker stops working who is responsible for that. If I stayed with waiting and got my nexus from Google do I call them to use my warranty. If I buy it on craigslist unopened do I still get some warranty that's in the box that I call to register it.
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I actually called yesterday and asked this exact question. I was told that everything (refunds/exchanges) is attached to the original purchaser. Perhaps the IMEI is associated with the original buyer email? *shrugs* this is exactly the reason I haven't purchased the phone off CL - as painful as it is to wait.....
I'm pretty sure LG will still honor their warranty as much as they usually do.
Google you likely won't be able to work with, though you could get a SquareTrade or similar warranty.
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I actually called yesterday and asked this exact question. I was told that everything (refunds/exchanges) is attached to the original purchaser. Perhaps the IMEI is associated with the original buyer email? *shrugs* this is exactly the reason I haven't purchased the phone off CL - as painful as it is to wait.....
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You sir are awesome as I was so ready to make the leap and cancel. I will wait now Thank you a million +1's
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Hey guys, help a noob out? I bought a Nexus 4 from craigslist for $650 because my order is in limbo level 3 right now. The phone was brand new, nothing was opened as far as I can tell. So after using it for a few hours I noticed the yellowish tint so many of you mentioned on here and now the phone won't even turn on. I called Google and they said they cannot honor the warranty since I didn't originally purchase it from the Google Play store and I should take it back to the person who sold it to me? Seriously, take it back to the craigslist guy? To my understanding when you purchase a product the remaining manufacturer's warranty transfers over to the person who bought it? Google has been such an arse about this whole Nexus 4 thing, I'm seriously considering sticking with Apple, smh! Any suggestions?
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Hey guys, help a noob out? I bought a Nexus 4 from craigslist for $650 because my order is in limbo level 3 right now. The phone was brand new, nothing was opened as far as I can tell. So after using it for a few hours I noticed the yellowish tint so many of you mentioned on here and now the phone won't even turn on. I called Google and they said they cannot honor the warranty since I didn't originally purchase it from the Google Play store and I should take it back to the person who sold it to me? Seriously, take it back to the craigslist guy? To my understanding when you purchase a product the remaining manufacturer's warranty transfers over to the person who bought it? Google has been such an arse about this whole Nexus 4 thing, I'm seriously considering sticking with Apple, smh! Any suggestions?
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You spent $650 because you could not wait another week? Not sure what to tell you but if you posted here first I would have told you not to do it.
As for the warranty maybe you can talk top the seller. I doubt he will give you your money back back maybe he can transfer the warranty.
Good lesson in life either way though about having a little patience.. Sorry friend. I hope it works out for you..
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I would call LG. Google may not do anything, but LG prolly will. Its thier warranty. Not Googlies.\
I don't get why you couldn't wait to own it. Its a cool phone. but really. Not worth 650.
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You spent $650 because you could not wait another week? Not sure what to tell you but if you posted here first I would have told you not to do it.
As for the warranty maybe you can talk top the seller. I doubt he will give you your money back back maybe he can transfer the warranty.
Good lesson in life either way though about having a little patience.. Sorry friend. I hope it works out for you..
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I tried to be patient, it was an impulse buy. I figured I'd make the money back by selling this one when my back ordered nexus comes in.
I tried to get in touch with this guy but he's not responding. He probably knew about the issue or no longer cares now that he has his money. I have the receipt that proves he bought it from the play store. But the problem is how do I get someone I can't contact to transfer the warranty over? I'm seriously considering calling google under the false pretense that I'm this guy and I want to transfer my warranty :/
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I would call LG. Google may not do anything, but LG prolly will. Its thier warranty. Not Googlies.\
I don't get why you couldn't wait to own it. Its a cool phone. but really. Not worth 650.
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Yeah I called them and they agreed to replace /service it. While that's good news, there is no express replacement service so I'll have to send the phone in and wait for them to mail out another one. It's e waiting game that I can't play
Im sure you could have made this Post without stating the price you bought it for.....now everyone has a reason to make fun of you...
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Yeah I called them and they agreed to replace /service it. While that's good news, there is no express replacement service so I'll have to send the phone in and wait for them to mail out another one. It's e waiting game that I can't play
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Well thats a personal issue. You chose to buy from a (IMO) horrible place (Craigs list) and now you get what that comes with. Horrible service.
Me, I'd just be glad 650 is not out the window.
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Im sure you could have made this Post without stating the price you bought it for.....now everyone has a reason to make fun of you...
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LOL and here I thought I'd get more sympathy for a more emphatic loss
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Well thats a personal issue. You chose to buy from a (IMO) horrible place (Craigs list) and now you get what that comes with. Horrible service.
Me, I'd just be glad 650 is not out the window.
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Yeah I guess I'll just have to suck it up and wait. Limbo level 4 anyone?
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Yeah I guess I'll just have to suck it up and wait. Limbo level 4 anyone?
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You'll be better off then limbo level. I am sure they have a service center in the states, and I bet they attempt to connect to it, Won't be able, stick it in the parts bin and then send you off a referb.
You at least "know" what is happening. Some them limbo's are clueless on what is happening.
I find this amusing. First AFAIK Google does not transfer warranties. In fact if you lookup the terms and conditions, you must have and "Maintain" a Google wallet account to get Google warranty. That said, when they sold out in 20 minutes, I looked on Ebay and there was a listing where in big bold red letters stated Google has a no questions asked warranty. I thought it was a horrible misrepresentation. ANyway...Good luck.
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LOL and here I thought I'd get more sympathy for a more emphatic loss
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Why anyone buys anything that might need a warranty from craigslist is a mystery to me.
Beating this to death....
But you seriously paid $650 for a $350 phone because you couldn't wait a little longer? Some people make ridiculous financial decisions.
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I tried to be patient, it was an impulse buy. I figured I'd make the money back by selling this one when my back ordered nexus comes in.
I tried to get in touch with this guy but he's not responding. He probably knew about the issue or no longer cares now that he has his money. I have the receipt that proves he bought it from the play store. But the problem is how do I get someone I can't contact to transfer the warranty over? I'm seriously considering calling google under the false pretense that I'm this guy and I want to transfer my warranty :/
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You planned to make $650 back? Where are you located that they're going for $650? A 16GB in Chicago is hardly fetching $495 on CL.
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I just bought mine off of Fleabay for $449.99 including shipping. I figured it was worth the extra $63.09 to get it a month and a half sooner.
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Yeah I called them and they agreed to replace /service it. While that's good news, there is no express replacement service so I'll have to send the phone in and wait for them to mail out another one. It's e waiting game that I can't play
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Hi there, I found your post on xda-developers forum and as I have the same issue - bought expensive phone from Kijiji and now have a brick, I want to see how to go about it. Google said they will 'transfer warranty' but then days later they said it was an error. LG is saying to call Google and are quite rude about it. The phone was new from never opened box bought in February?
How did you do? Did you get a repaired or a new phone? And do you have any advice in dealing with LG?
Thanks,
Bianca (I am in Toronto, Canada)