I agree that what they're trying to do isn't fair in many ways. However, it's important to read all the rules before making assumptions about the claims process. This is from the sample claim form:
"Proof of purchase can be a sales receipt, credit card or other account statement, shipping manifest, purchase order, proof of registration, or such other documentation that the Administrator deems ?. If you cannot locate a receipt, please provide the product identification number found on the back of your computer, along with the approximate date?"
I'm pretty sure most of us didn't pay cash, and credit card companies can get you statements from years ago. Also, it doesn't say that you won't get a reimbursement if you don't have that. And from what I can tell, they either approve or deny the claim before the computer is sent in. I'm guessing they will just look over the machines to make sure the numbers match up and that they weren't abused by "crushing, burning or malicious dismantling of components." Now I can't say if they'll stick by this or not, but that's what the website says. As far as the people who got rid of theirs, I'm not sure. But I would call the lawyers just in case there is an option for that.
I have just been notified of the Nvidia settlement regarding a laptop i have. The golden part of it is that the settlement is supposed to include REPACEMENT of the laptop. The settlement is because of a defective Nvidia Graphics Processor and/or Communications Chip.
I had a DV2100 laptop that had to be sent back to HP once for the wireless system crashing after it was out of warranty. Now the entire system is doing the same thing, not locateing a wireless signal, and when connected to a hard line will not aquire a I.P. address. Other computers companies are also haveing issues, but are only applying repair instead of replacement. From what i can find on the internet......this is because H.P. knew about the issue and tried to cover it up using a "bios" update, which made the systems overwork itself by running the fans faster, longer, and componets got hotter, thus the life of the computer went down.
Look at the website if you have a laptop with Nvidia equipment. Nvidiasettlement.com
Good luck to all,

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