Sad Day For Bluray Turned MAGICAL! - Blu-ray Forum

onehothemi · 08-24-2008, 12:34 AM

My Sony Playstation 3 40GB model died today. It was a new 40GB series the quiet one, about 4 months old. It just stopped working. Red indicator light, unit would power on, and no video at all, under any circumstance, and or via any output method. Since Sony has just discontinued the 40GB model, and replaced it, in all stores with new stock, I got a brand new 80GB model in it's place. Sony has released an 80GB model for $399.99. I had the waranty from Best Buy, so for the few extra bucks, $60 I think for the two year complete coverage, I got a brand new PS3! So check out my poll and let me know what you think. Are extended service and replacment plans worth it?

SeahawxBlu · 08-24-2008, 01:49 AM

I got my 60 gb unit from Best Buy with the extended warranty. It expires in 2010. No problems yet, but I do worry if it ever does break cause the 60's are no longer made.

foots · 08-24-2008, 01:54 AM

You could have sent it to Sony under warranty and you wouldn't have had to spend $60. People are buying 320GB hard drives for approx $87. You paid for convenience I guess. I don't buy service plans personally.

Belloche · 08-24-2008, 02:05 AM

You got lucky. Extended warranties are not meant to work out in your favour, otherwise they wouldn't offer them.

Groo The Perverted · 08-24-2008, 02:18 AM

wait, so if my 40GB breaks, I can return it and get an 80???

That'd be cool cause it has at least LIMITED Backwards compatibility.

DeathByAsh'aman · 08-24-2008, 02:22 AM

The new 80's DO NOT have BC. Only the PS1 games work.

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-24-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SeahawxBlu

I got my 60 gb unit from Best Buy with the extended warranty. It expires in 2010. No problems yet, but I do worry if it ever does break cause the 60's are no longer made.

This is precisely why the manufacturer is the way to go. My launch 60GB kicked the bucket about 2 months ago. I sent it for repair through Sony and I got my original unit back with all new innards. The replacement plans are a waste because all that the reseller can do is offer you what is on their shelves... which is obviously not the same unit that you purchased.

onehothemi · 08-24-2008, 06:44 AM

Take into consideration, that I don't play any games on my PS3's so backwards compatability is not an issue at all. Free hard drive upgrade as far as I was concerned. The plan is a conveniance issue, I can go and swap it out for a new one that's all I want. Not having to pay to ship it, wait for the repair, pay if required for a repair out of waranty, and then pay for the shipping in return, and be out my Bluray player the whole time. I guess in my opinion it's worth the fast exchange. But I do value your opinions and def understand your issues. So COOL keep it up the more input the better!

MOONPHASE · 08-24-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeahawxBlu

I got my 60 gb unit from Best Buy with the extended warranty. It expires in 2010. No problems yet, but I do worry if it ever does break cause the 60's are no longer made.

when i got my 60 gb fixed they sent me a different 60gb because the serial number is different

View Poll Results: Are extended service plans, replacment plans, extended warranties, worth the extra $?
Yes! Protect Your Investment And Spend The Extra Money Just In Case.	15	31.25%
No! Save Your Money And Send It Back To The Manufacturer For Service.	33	68.75%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

08-24-2008, 12:34 AM	#1
onehothemi Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Stuart, Florida Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:1	A Sad Day For Bluray Turned MAGICAL! My Sony Playstation 3 40GB model died today. It was a new 40GB series the quiet one, about 4 months old. It just stopped working. Red indicator light, unit would power on, and no video at all, under any circumstance, and or via any output method. Since Sony has just discontinued the 40GB model, and replaced it, in all stores with new stock, I got a brand new 80GB model in it's place. Sony has released an 80GB model for $399.99. I had the waranty from Best Buy, so for the few extra bucks, $60 I think for the two year complete coverage, I got a brand new PS3! So check out my poll and let me know what you think. Are extended service and replacment plans worth it? Last edited by onehothemi; 08-24-2008 at 12:52 AM.

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08-24-2008, 01:49 AM	#2
SeahawxBlu Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Redmond, WA	I got my 60 gb unit from Best Buy with the extended warranty. It expires in 2010. No problems yet, but I do worry if it ever does break cause the 60's are no longer made.

08-24-2008, 01:54 AM	#3
foots Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Trading Score:17	You could have sent it to Sony under warranty and you wouldn't have had to spend $60. People are buying 320GB hard drives for approx $87. You paid for convenience I guess. I don't buy service plans personally.

08-24-2008, 02:05 AM	#4
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	You got lucky. Extended warranties are not meant to work out in your favour, otherwise they wouldn't offer them.

08-24-2008, 02:18 AM	#5
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	wait, so if my 40GB breaks, I can return it and get an 80??? That'd be cool cause it has at least LIMITED Backwards compatibility.

08-24-2008, 02:22 AM	#6
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	The new 80's DO NOT have BC. Only the PS1 games work.

08-24-2008, 06:44 AM	#8
onehothemi Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Stuart, Florida Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:1	Take into consideration, that I don't play any games on my PS3's so backwards compatability is not an issue at all. Free hard drive upgrade as far as I was concerned. The plan is a conveniance issue, I can go and swap it out for a new one that's all I want. Not having to pay to ship it, wait for the repair, pay if required for a repair out of waranty, and then pay for the shipping in return, and be out my Bluray player the whole time. I guess in my opinion it's worth the fast exchange. But I do value your opinions and def understand your issues. So COOL keep it up the more input the better!

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