8 Jan 2010 Posted in Computers, Tools and Resources

Thanks for buying, but your new mini notebook may not work

I bought a new mini-notebook, to replace the piece of junk I bought a year and a half ago. It has just arrived, and the label stuck across the opening to the box states, in part:

You must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the provided manuals and Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. If you fail to do so, this product will not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. EVEN IF YOU DO SO, TOSHIBA MAKES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. [Upper case in original]

Thanks, Toshiba, that’s very comforting.

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3 Responses to “Thanks for buying, but your new mini notebook may not work”

1. Julie says:

   8 January 2010 at 6:03 am

   Ouch!! Think I’ll steer clear of Toshiba when it comes to computers.
2. Carole says:

   8 January 2010 at 7:14 am

   I think they are all the same, it’s just that Toshiba is more upfront about it.
3. I love my new Toshiba mini notebook! | Carole's Canvas says:

   9 January 2010 at 1:01 am

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