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Originally Posted by tonyptony /forum/post/13821257
Yes, I have seen that. Certainly one point in favor of Mack. However, I've also read from others that the Mack may not cover damage caused by electrical surge while CPS does. Not sure if this is accurate. I do use a surge protector, but really that's no iron clad guarantee that it will stop all surges all the time. Although it certainly does help.
Tony,
That is correct. CPS covers surge protection. Your display has to be plugged into a surge protector. On the other hand, Mack will not cover your display in the event, if the cause was a power outage, even if your display is plugged into a surge protector.
CPS FAQ:
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Mack FAQ:
Summary of coverage
# Manufacturer covers first year
# Must Have Manufacturer's Warranty of 90+ Days
# Separate Bulb Contract Available
# Service Contract Covers Manufacturer's Defects Only on Registered Equipment
# Service Contract Valid Only Within The Contintental U.S.A.
# Service Contract Will Cover Only Manufacturer Defects on LCD Screens
The TV product registered below is guaranteed to operate properly according to manufacturer's specifications for a period of 3 additional years from the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty or we shall repair same to operate properly. This service contract must be purchased within thirty (30) days of the date the equipment hereunder is purchased. You must register this warranty within thirty (30) days with Mack Camera by visiting us at our website
www.mackcam.com or by calling us toll free at 1-800-252-MACK (6225) or 973-467-2291.
The equipment will be restored to proper operating condition at no charge to you (this includes warranted parts and labor for manufacturer defects). Such service, repair, adjustment of the equipment is assured the registered contract holder, provided the equipment has not been tampered with, modified, damaged as a result of
liquid, grit, power surge, burn-in, impact and physically broken parts. This service contract only covers a unit malfunction. Customer maintenance is not covered. Mack Camera & Video Service reserves the right to terminate service contracts if invoices are not paid within terms or are fraudulently altered by the dealers or service contract holder.
This limited service contract applies only to the product specified herein. It does not cover lamps, wall mounts, accessory speakers, wiring, remotes, dismount, installation and additional accessories or other expenses of consequential damages.
Mack Camera and Video Service will not be liable for loss of revenues or profits, inconvenience, expense of substitute equipment, loss of incidental or consequential damages. If the unit can not be repaired by Mack Camera or the Manufacturer for manufacturer's defects, replacement will be made with the same or equivalent model based on the contracted unit current market value at our discretion. This service contract is not transferable.
This service contract is not an insurance policy or a warranty. This service contract is only valid if positive identification of the unit covered hereunder is presented at the time of service.
This service contract is only valid in the continental U.S.A.
A separate bulb service contract is available
Thanks,
Chris