Back when he was a manufacturer’s rep, Homerjay met CompUSA employees who would rather not sell a computer than sell one without a service plan. If they knew a customer wasn’t interested in a CompUSA warranty… the salespeople would say the computer wasn’t in stock.

That got Homerjay thinking. We all know to avoid these in-store warranties, but which manufacturer warranties are up to snuff? Apple is famous for their level of service (as long as it’s not an iPod). Who else’s warranty wins it for you?

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