LAPTOPS AND SEVICE CENTRES There is a lacuna/ catch in the purchase of laptops and after sales service. Toshiba has a service centre at Panjim only It undertakes free service for one year during warranty period and exclusively caters to this need After the expiry of the warranty period , there is no accredited service facility of the company and one has to depend upon and forced to seek others for repairs. I understand that this is a normal practice with other brands of laptop manufacturers and one needs to weigh seriously before buying one. This aspect is hidden in the information essential to the buyer After sales service is an important consideration of any purchase. What is surprising is that Phone , mobile. TV and all types of dealers, companies have their own service centres manned by trained people to address the problems of their esteemed customers in convenient locations, easily accessible. How does one feel confident to entrust a non company centre for paid service? Nelson lopes Chinchinim 09850926276