Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports was in the news again and I'm really beginning to wonder about them. They were discussing extended warranties and how it's not necessary for most products. Fine, I understand how I have never used that with a microwave or bothered with one for a printer BUT they included the computers themselves!!!

Seriously? Can you name me more than three computers that didn't need to be serviced in their first three years?

For example, my computer recently went through its power supply within thirteen months of use BUT because I paid the $75 or so at the original purchase, my cost for the power supply and replacing it, which required the computer being sent away...ZERO.
My cost when my old computer needed a new power supply? $300

Hmm, $300 or ZERO, such a hard decision, I think I'll stick with my extended warranties. I also took out a three year warranty on my new iPod since I didn't renew my warranty this year for the first iPod and it broke, go me.

So, if it's something where the repair or replacement could easily be over a hundred? GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!

Here's the link to read for yourself.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/news/november-2006/why-you-dont-need-an-extended-warranty-11-06/overview/extended-warranty-11-06.htm

The Sorcerer's Apprentice Sequel

Jon Turteltaub said if they sell 100 million dvds, that The Sorcerer's Apprentice will get a sequel!

http://www.examiner.com/movie-in-phoenix/examiner-exclusive-director-jon-turteltaub-talks-sorcerer-s-apprentice

Ugh, I want a sequel so much! Or at least give us a book series like Michael Scott's novels.