Dropped my monitor :/ What to do

The Geezer · 13 Nov 2012 at 16:27

Dude put it down to experience.

Don't make a claim, as you will probably be hit with a excess fee plus your premiums will go up for the next few years. All insurance comapnies share claim information and you'll never escape the higher premiums since you made a claim.

Musty Pie · 13 Nov 2012 at 17:24

Diagro said:
Yea ok.. I have £800 to chuck around... I suppose you want to give that to me?

You threw £800 at a monitor in the first place, his assumption was hardilly out of context.

[TW]Fox · 13 Nov 2012 at 17:28

Diagro said:
Yea ok.. I have £800 to chuck around... I suppose you want to give that to me?

To be honest if you are able to justify £800 monitors in the first place I'd imagine you are not on the breadline but irrespective what else do you want people to suggest? If the monitor isn't covered by your insurance then you have no choice but to buy a new one. Only you and your insurer know if your monitor is covered or not so I'm not entirely sure what you are expecting us to tell you?

Malevolence · 13 Nov 2012 at 17:32

Diagro said:
Yea ok.. I have £800 to chuck around... I suppose you want to give that to me?

Here you go - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-017-HO&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat= I've just saved you £200. Thank me later.

RomanNose · 13 Nov 2012 at 17:40

dfarrall said:
Baffles me how a student can afford to spend £800 on a monitor alone :O

It's pretty easy to have an extra surplus of £800 if you don't drink or go out.
If I stopped going out, it would only take me 30 weeks to have surplus £800.

norm · 13 Nov 2012 at 18:57

I'm sure an adequate resolution can be found.

Jonnybmac · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:02

just go buy a £300 40" hd led tv to use as a monitor like i have

mrjagga · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:06

anticonscience said:
I hope he gets a quick resolution.

And next time don't be a dvi and leave it by the stairs!

Guys seriously no need to take the ****, hes obviously ****ed off as u would be, would love it if the shoe was on the other foot and it happens to you now

LordSplodge · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:06

Jonnybmac said:
just go buy a £300 40" hd led tv to use as a monitor like i have

Because that has totally the same resolution and DPI that the monitor in the OP has, doesn't it?

Why bother with one of those fancy 5 million pixel MacBook Pros when you can just get a tele. Amirite?

LordSplodge · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:07

mrjagga said:
Guys seriously no need to take the ****, hes obviously ****ed off as u would be, would love it if the shoe was on the other foot and it happens to you now

Please be quiet. Thanks.

mrjagga · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:08

LordSplodge said:
Please be quiet. Thanks.

wtf? them posts might seem funny to you but i don't think hes finding them pretty funny, thats the point im trying to make. No need to kick someone while there down.

Jono8 · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:09

mrjagga said:
Guys seriously no need to take the ****, hes obviously ****ed off as u would be, would love it if the shoe was on the other foot and it happens to you now

Well what did he expect us to say. He said he had contents insurance, and only he knows if accidental damage like this is covered. If not....well he will just have to suck it up and buy a new one.

craptakular · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:43

Diagro said:
Yea ok.. I have £800 to chuck around... I suppose you want to give that to me?

ahaha thats funny.

[FnG]magnolia · 13 Nov 2012 at 19:45

ITT : Guys, can you read my insurance policy because I can't be bothered.

LordSplodge · 13 Nov 2012 at 20:59

mrjagga said:
wtf? them posts might seem funny to you but i don't think hes finding them pretty funny, thats the point im trying to make. No need to kick someone while there down.

They don't seem to be funny to me, i'm indifferent to them. However, please see below.

Two things will happen. 1: OP has insurance, gets replacement monitor. 2: He doesn't and learns an expensive life lesson.

[FnG]magnolia;23160782 said:
ITT : Guys, can you read my insurance policy because I can't be bothered.

Westyfield2 · 13 Nov 2012 at 21:05

anticonscience said:
Let your insurance company know and then monitor the situation.

Diagro · 13 Nov 2012 at 22:30

Contacted Direct line, It is covered and i have a £50 excess to pay as it seems i put a low one on the policy.

They said i may have to pay slightly more next year but i dont mind because it will be far less than forking out £800

I have to wait for someone to come and inspect the damage and then they will sort me out a new one

I am a happy chap now.

Jonnybmac · 13 Nov 2012 at 22:34

Cosimo · 13 Nov 2012 at 22:37

Good news. Now you have a good reason to get drunk.

Diagro · 13 Nov 2012 at 22:38

simulatorman said:
Good news. Now you have a good reason to get drunk.

Its a shame i don't drink

I do have a lot of coca cola though

that will make me happy when it gets down to -1c