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AztecGold11
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514 Posts
8/05
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 8:51AM
I have an HP model 7130 Multifunction printer-flat bed copier-fax-scanner. It has 4 front slots for photo data cards. Cost with tx & cable $520.
I bought a 3 yr extended warrenty which expired on 6/11/06.
The damn thing broke on 8/13/06!!

QUESTION:
Get it repaired or buy a new Multifunction? The new HP's are smaller and seem to be better. The one I'm looking at costs about $200 (with tx & cable). It is the HP Photosmart model 2575.This has everything that mine does except fax (that I don't need). It has 4 photo data slots and a USB port next to them on the front.
I have to have a flatbed copier.

Jeff @ IAFD All-Star Supporter
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931 Posts
6/00
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 9:14AM
Do you really really love it?

If not, buy new.

Even if, you'll probably want to buy new, if you're shopping price.

I can't get a printer looked at for under $150 these days... I can't imagine a multi-function can be looked at for less.

These things are being priced (and built) to be damned near replacable. "Planned obsolesence" never seemed truer when talking about the printing industry these days...

BigBobxxx
Senior Member

2681 Posts
5/04
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 9:15AM
Treat yourself and get the new one.

I'm not a fan of extended warranties, though.
Maybe for a notebook computer. That's about it.

skronker
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Scopophiliac
9780 Posts
9/02
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 10:03AM
Basically, isn't almost anything like a computer or a peripheral only gonna be good for about 3 years – either it breaks or it becomes outdated?
Bornyo
Deactivated Member

803 Posts
12/04
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 12:42PM
Aztec- call HP about it first. I had a Jornada go bad (ran over it with a tractor) and they had a flat rate repair program at the time. I sent it in and basically they replaced it for 99.00 I don't know if it will work for you but it may be worthwhile to check.
 
croy
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Discovry
4574 Posts
3/04
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 10:23PM
I'm more curious about what AztecGold11 uses that scanner for.
Its always easier to replace if they won't give a really good price. It ends up being cheaper and more multi-funtional than the equivalent of a few years past.
Even if they won't give you the flat rate thing, if you are insistent enough they might give you a discount on a new replacement.



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