for the most part it is the quality that has disappeared.
warranties are short but not quite as short as the useful life of the computer.
I just purchased an extended warranty for my notebook. It is a Compaq/HP and the screen has a 3 year which has 20 months left
The extended cost $75 and doesn't cover EVERYTHING.
the other night I spoke to 3 different people before I realised I was in INDIA.
shiite is loooong gone IMO.
gotta to be happy to be working the opposite of that issue.
i am not in business if I don't perform.
Estimated useful life doesn't mean a lot anymore. it seems to be warranty reliant and then still you get hassled
right Pete ? it sucks