Should I get a new laptop?

Ojaser6 · 23-10-10, 01:38 PM

My current laptop, which is only 1.5 years old, is already going through a lot of problems. Here are my list of problems:

My battery's broken
The screen flashes
Sound is buzzy when played
Disc drive doesn't recognise some discs

What do you think? Should I get a new laptop? State your opinion!

**ryan1087** · 23-10-10, 01:44 PM

I think you just broke it

**the_icks** · 23-10-10, 01:45 PM

I don't know what Canadian consumer law is, but after 18 months I would certainly be in discussion with the manufacturer.

But with the Canadians being such nice polite people, consumer law probably says just apologise to the manufacturer and buy a new one!!

Ojaser6 · 23-10-10, 01:53 PM

I bought the dang thing in China, but it's HP though, not some stupid Chinese brand.

arcticfox · 23-10-10, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ojaser6

I bought the dang thing in China, but it's HP though, not some stupid Chinese brand.

the stupid Chinese brand would probably still be working, lol

**ryan1087** · 23-10-10, 01:59 PM

You gave me bad rep for saying that? wow!

**the_icks** · 23-10-10, 02:00 PM

I would certainly go down the customer service route..... there is the SADFART law in this country (google it) I would say 18months is unreasonable for laptop life, although you want to hope it has an international warranty!!

Ojaser6 · 23-10-10, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticfox

the stupid Chinese brand would probably still be working, lol

LOL

. Actually not, as the stupid Chinese brand netbooks cost about $70-100 USD, with specs like 2GB memory, 160GB HDD, and 1.6 Ghz Intel Atom, so they will probably last about a week if not less.

And also I have a price limitation here, as my parents are already unhappy about my laptop breaking after only a short 1.5 years of use. Their laptops have lasted for at least 3 years, so they think the problem is with me.

Plus, I need it for school, so I need one quickly. The new MacBook Air would be nice.

Ojaser6 · 23-10-10, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_icks

I would certainly go down the customer service route..... there is the SADFART law in this country (google it) I would say 18months is unreasonable for laptop life, although you want to hope it has an international warranty!!

It did, but please emphasize the past tense. Warranty's gone, only lasts 1 year.

**ryan1087** · 23-10-10, 02:03 PM

Why didn't you just use the edit button? *sigh*

**the_icks** · 23-10-10, 02:08 PM

why not drop it down the stairs anc claim it on house insurance?

**ryan1087** · 23-10-10, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_icks

why not drop it down the stairs anc claim it on house insurance?

Ha! Doubt he will get away with that.

rob110492 · 23-10-10, 02:14 PM

Or do my fave, drop it down the toilet

Ojaser6 · 23-10-10, 02:18 PM

Doubt any of them will work. Anyway, if I do get a new laptop (or netbook

), what do you recommend? It can't be pricy, because my parents won't accept it.

**the_icks** · 23-10-10, 02:29 PM

we talking $CAD?

Ojaser6 · 23-10-10, 02:37 PM

I prefer USD, but CAD is fine too. So is RMB (Chinese currency).

View Poll Results: Should I get a new laptop?
No, live with it!	0	0%
Yes, get a new one!	6	54.55%
No, just get it fixed!	2	18.18%
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23-10-10, 01:38 PM	#1
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	Should I get a new laptop? My current laptop, which is only 1.5 years old, is already going through a lot of problems. Here are my list of problems: My battery's broken The screen flashes Sound is buzzy when played Disc drive doesn't recognise some discs What do you think? Should I get a new laptop? State your opinion!

23-10-10, 01:44 PM	#2
ryan1087 What to put... Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9,071	I think you just broke it __________________ free ipad 3

23-10-10, 01:45 PM	#3
the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	I don't know what Canadian consumer law is, but after 18 months I would certainly be in discussion with the manufacturer. But with the Canadians being such nice polite people, consumer law probably says just apologise to the manufacturer and buy a new one!! __________________

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23-10-10, 01:53 PM	#4
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	I bought the dang thing in China, but it's HP though, not some stupid Chinese brand.

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the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	I would certainly go down the customer service route..... there is the SADFART law in this country (google it) I would say 18months is unreasonable for laptop life, although you want to hope it has an international warranty!! __________________

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the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	why not drop it down the stairs anc claim it on house insurance? __________________

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23-10-10, 02:18 PM	#14
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	Doubt any of them will work. Anyway, if I do get a new laptop (or netbook ), what do you recommend? It can't be pricy, because my parents won't accept it.

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the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	we talking $CAD? __________________

23-10-10, 02:37 PM	#16
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	I prefer USD, but CAD is fine too. So is RMB (Chinese currency).