Warranties for Business
Ever reached for the power button on your computer and nothing happens? You try again, still the computer doesn’t start. Blind panic sets in, questions race through your mind “what do I do?, who do I call?”.
It’s no secret that computers are not made to last forever. If a fault occurs on your machine within the standard warranty period you can be covered. If extended warranties are not in place after the standard warranty runs out, then there is the chance that you will have to fit the bill to get your computer repaired – that’s if it’s worth getting repaired.
Warranties vary on IT equipment greatly. Before purchasing a product it is vital to understand what standard warranty you have on a product and what options you have to extend the warranty. Also take into consideration the expected lifespan of the product in question, so you can be realistic about how long it will last.
It also matters where you buy the product from and for what purpose. If you are in business, get a business warranty to cover your IT equipment. Although an extra cost, this will appear minimal compared to the downtime and productivity loss experienced if you were to fail.
The short facts on warranties for businesses:
- Warranties on computers are usually for a standard one year period.
- Warranties can be extended to three years, sometimes four. Costs start at $170+GST for a 3 year notebook warranty.
- The benefits of a business warranty are huge. The typical turnaround on equipment can be one to three days as opposed to four to six weeks from a standard retailer.
- Warranties can include the pickup and delivery service of the faulty product.
- If you opt to finance your computer on a three year lease, you can simply upgrade your fully protected product after the term.
We regularly hear from business clients that have purchased laptops and peripherals from big box retailers that are disappointed with the warranty response when things go wrong.
If you are in business, take extra measures by first talking to your IT provider – let them advise you on the best products available for your needs and the warranty options when faults occur.
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