Brand new things that break

[TransMando]

I got a 15" Macbook pro on November 27th for work and school. On December 26th I took it into the shop because the trackpad seized up and wouldn't respond. I was disappointed because my computer wasn't even a month old yet! However I do need to applaud Macs tech support, they are wonderful.

In light of this situation I am curious if anyone else has a story of something like this happen to a brand new piece of technology (computer, console, phone etc) that failed soon after purchase?

 

[Godavari]

Well you see, I bought an Xbox 360...

 

[DemonicVixen]

Huh i bought this laptop only 20 days ago and already it keeps shutting me down and freezing constantly. Im planning to go to the store i got it from and A) get the guarantee added and B) get a replacement

 

[TransMando]

Well you see, I bought an Xbox 360...

That just made my day! How soon after the release date of the console did you get it?

 

[SniperWolf427]

My Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse broke in about two months. It was $107 at that time.

Now, I'm using some mouse my mum got me for like 20 bucks, and it's the shit. I've had it for about two years now.

 

[Pimppeter2]

My friends XBox broke the day he got it *and also the release date of the thing*

Turns out Gamestop had fucked hum over and opened and played his system. Needless to say we thrashed them out and went home with a couple extra games for free

 

[BillyShakes]

Headphones. I can't seem to make headphones last. Lucky if a pair lasts out a week.

 

[Kuchinawa212]

I remember getting a robocop action figure back when I was ten. Soon as I get the twistties out. Plop. He's leg falls off. They got me a new one. but still. I was pretty sad

 

[Godavari]

Well you see, I bought an Xbox 360...

That just made my day! How soon after the release date of the console did you get it?

I got it in August 2008 if I recall correctly. I've been good to it, and haven't actually had any trouble at all. I just wanted to ninja everyone who says something about their 360 red ringing. It's obligatory in a gaming forum.

 

[Crossborder]

I know i'm not very original with this, but my Xbox 360 broke 5 minutes after i tried it out for the first time with my friend. 5 minutes! Luckily the store just gave me a new one. But still... 5 minutes!

 

[KP Shadow]

my DSi that I just got two days ago overheated today. It's working just fine now.

 

[The Anhk24]

I had my phone for a day and it wouldn't turn on....Then i read the instructions and learnded phones need charging...but then again I was like 12