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Razrsharp

November 29, 2004

Razrsharp

I was going to skip my traditional annual cellphone-contract-expiration-celebration this year. The Nokia 3650 that I got last year was doing me just fine, thanks. But that all changed when it completely died on me a couple of weeks ago.

Almost precisely a month after the manufacturer’s warranty expired.

Hurrah and huzzah, then, for my American Express card’s Buyer’s Assurance Plan, which refunded me the full $300 I paid for the phone, despite the fact that I got back $300 in rebates at the time.

So, with my free $300, I’ve dropped a re-diculous sum on the supra sleek-n-sexy Motorola RAZR(Amazon.com: Cell Phones: Motorola RAZR V3 Phone (Cingular))—which after rebates, will effectively set me back $70. (Yes, I’m aware that, opportunity-cost-wise, I’m spending $370. But don’t shatter the illusion, please).

The reviews looked positive, it’s got Bluetooth, and it passes the all important iSync test.

I’ll pass on a review once I get my grubby hands on it.


Comments

On Wednesday, December 1, 2004, Mark commented:

You lucky b*stard! I want one of those!
Good choice!

On Wednesday, December 1, 2004, Justin Mason commented:

wow -- is that warranty-extension thing automatic? do you actually *have* to register for the manufacturer's warranty to get it, provide proof of registration, or other such bureaucratic hoops? it sounds *excellent*.

On Wednesday, December 1, 2004, Rod Begbie commented:

Completely automatic. I just called up Amex and gave my account number, the date + location of my purchase (easy for me to lookup since it was Amazon), and the details of the phone. Within a week, they'd refunded the full amount to my card.

Mastercard and Visa offer similar automatic warranty extensions too. They just keep it quiet!

http://www.mastercard.com/cardholders... and http://usa.visa.com/personal/cards/be... for details.

Rod.


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