Buying an IPOD? Think again...

Hello to all would-be buyers of IPOD MP3 players. I’d like to share something about an after-sales policy of these products.

Did you know that when an IPOD konks out after its warranty period you cannot have it repaired, UNLESS the problem is only the battery? So if the IPOD dies because of other reasons, like the software/hardware crash/defective LCD/buttons or whatever, it CANNOT BE REPAIRED. Actually, it can be repaired… in the US only.

I just recently discovered this because my brother’s IPOD, which is 1.5 years old, suddenly had a stroke and wouldn’t restart. I had it received at the Apple Center in Power Plant and they told me what I’m telling you now. I can understand this if the IPOD got wet or fried or electrocuted. But other than these, I don’t this it’s acceptable that the product is irreparable.

So if you’re buying an IPOD, make sure it konks out within a year. Otherwise, parang nagtapon ka lang ng P15,000-20,000 thousand. [well, unless it’s easy for you to have an extra P15-20K every year…]

If you’re still buying, verify the after-sales/service terms. And pray that I’m wrong.

=)