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Fix or Buy?

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 Dell D630 Screen      Products that have sales and service tags attached to them are often controversial subjects. This is especially true of consumer electronics. Most laptops and cellphones are covered by warranties if consumers choose to pay for them.  However,  some do not prefer extended warranties.  Also,  many used products, such as those sold online via classifieds, don't cover warranties. So when they malfunction, the consumer is often left to decide whether to repair the existing product or buy a new one.    First   of  all, repairing electronics comes with its do's and don'ts. Some repairs are rather expensive and time-consuming, while others may take a few minutes.  Screen  replacement, whether in  laptops,   tablets  or  cellphones , takes a few minutes based on expertise. With new and used screens readily available on websites such as Amazon, eBay and Newegg, technicians ...

Security products & Consumer Market Statistics

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       With a growing crime population, the consumer market for  security  products has never been lucrative. Here are some statistics related to  home intrusion ,  burglary ,  car theft , employee theft .... Burglary & Car Theft in the United States: " Every 13 seconds, a  home intrusion  is committed. 2.5 million+  home intrusions  are committed each year. Only 17% of the homes in the U.S. have a security system. 2,500+ cars stolen per day… almost 2 cars a minute. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. " ("Nexia Home Security",  http://www.nationalair.net )  Auto Theft  Stats for Canada: " It's more than a billion-dollar-a-year business in Canada alone, experts say...With a USB cable, he plugs it into the car's diagnostic system and punches some buttons. Then, trying the key, he hears the engine come to life. He backs out and drives away. Before the sun rises, he does th...