I love credit cards so much! v6.0 - 2023 & 2024 (see first page for add'l details)

[AmyAnne]

Chromebook’s run on Google’s chrome OS. Real low end. They are really for those that run web based tasks - basically if you are fine running everything from the cloud. It’s what my kids have from school. They hate them, I hate them. Heck my older daughter got a new one when she started high school, and it still ran like a potato. The number of times they crash while they are in the middle of an assignment is outstanding.

I’d say save yourself some headaches, get a windows based laptop with decent RAM.

Thanks! Chromebook is off the list!

 

[afan]

Thanks for this. I've been lucky with my current MacBook--it's lasted 6+ years and is still mostly fine. It actually does a lot more than I need it to, which is why I am looking at a Dell. The reviews I've been reading comparing the different Dell models seem to be written for people who want to do gaming or numbers crunching or other demanding tasks, whereas I just want to edit my Word docs. I'm going to try to talk to an IT person at work tomorrow to see if I can sort out what I should be looking for.

I used to always get dell but when the last one died I didn't have the patience to wait to get one in the mail and ordered an hp for store pick up at best buy. Happier with it than I was my last Dell. I generally only use it once a week but it always boots up quick.

 

[trenty]

If I am paying for airline tickets, does it make any difference whether I use the CSP or any other card (that's the 'best' card I have). I don't need the spend toward an MSR at the moment (bad churner, I know... trying to lay low with Chase right now).

I always pay for airline tickets with my CSP for the travel protection benefits. Like you, it is the "best" card I have for this purpose.

https://account.chase.com/sapphire/preferred/benefits

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance​

If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per covered traveler and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.

Trip Delay Reimbursement​

If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per covered traveler.

Travel Accident Insurance​

When you pay for your air, bus, train or cruise transportation with your card, you are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in accidental death or dismemberment coverage.

Lost Luggage Reimbursement​

Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip.

Baggage Delay Insurance​

Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 5 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.

Travel and Emergency Assistance​

If you run into a problem while traveling away from home, this benefit provides legal and medical referrals and access to other travel and emergency assistance services. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)

 

[ten6mom]

I always pay for airline tickets with my CSP for the travel protection benefits. Like you, it is the "best" card I have for this purpose.

https://account.chase.com/sapphire/preferred/benefits

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance​

If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per covered traveler and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.

Trip Delay Reimbursement​

If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per covered traveler.

Travel Accident Insurance​

When you pay for your air, bus, train or cruise transportation with your card, you are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in accidental death or dismemberment coverage.

Lost Luggage Reimbursement​

Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip.

Baggage Delay Insurance​

Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 5 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.

Travel and Emergency Assistance​

If you run into a problem while traveling away from home, this benefit provides legal and medical referrals and access to other travel and emergency assistance services. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)

Thank you!

 

[hsmamato2]

Thanks! Chromebook is off the list!

IDK...I'm willing to give one a try, Costco had a good deal on one this week, I'm trying to replace my 15 yo macbook.... But it's an easy return if I hate it. My computing needs are pretty basic so we will see

 

[leeniewdw]

IDK...I'm willing to give one a try, Costco had a good deal on one this week, I'm trying to replace my 15 yo macbook.... But it's an easy return if I hate it. My computing needs are pretty basic so we will see

We've had a chromebook for years. It sits (unless we're entertaining) on our island and it's our go-to for quick Internet browsing and some Google sheets/docs usage. If it died tomorrow, we'd replace it with another Chromebook. I do have a Dell laptop that I use if I'm going to sit down and edit photos or video or want to use the larger keyboard (with separate num pad).

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

Rakuten has Dell at 15% today

 

[VGCgroupie]

Has anyone ever been able to get Amex to move an Amex offer to another card? I stupidly added a Dell offer to my Gold Card right before I got my Platinum card.

Just an update I chatted and didnt ask to move the offer to another card I just asked if they can remove an offer I added. They responded with "offers are card specific and cant be moved to another card or removed once added"

Had a new different Dell offer pop up and it's still not available on my Biz Platinum, only my personal blue Everday card.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Rakuten has Dell at 15% today

Do we think Rakuten or Retailmenot will bring back the 15% or even the elusive 20% around Black Friday? I have nothing specific to buy but have the Amex Biz 200 burning a hole in my pocket and I'm getting itchy to use it. But I'd rather wait for Black Friday as I know Dell usually has some good deals that may sway me in one direction or another.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Do we think Rakuten or Retailmenot will bring back the 15% or even the elusive 20% around Black Friday? I have nothing specific to buy but have the Amex Biz 200 burning a hole in my pocket and I'm getting itchy to use it. But I'd rather wait for Black Friday as I know Dell usually has some good deals that may sway me in one direction or another.

I cant decide what to do. Im wanting to wait and see if I get an offer on my platinum to stack. I saw some on FB saying Dell prices have went up recently, the item I have been looking luckily hasn't, but there is always a chance that will happen. If I buy today I just know I will get an offer on my platinum and regret it. Im not sure we will see a 20% before end of year but there was 20% back about 27 weeks ago per my research, 15% seems to come around frequently. They have the current best deals laid out through 11/21. Writing this I just decided to wait out and see what happens.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

I cant decide what to do. Im wanting to wait and see if I get an offer on my platinum to stack. I saw some on FB saying Dell prices have went up recently, the item I have been looking luckily hasn't, but there is always a chance that will happen. If I buy today I just know I will get an offer on my platinum and regret it. Im not sure we will see a 20% before end of year but there was 20% back about 27 weeks ago per my research, 15% seems to come around frequently. They have the current best deals laid out through 11/21. Writing this I just decided to wait out and see what happens.

I do have the Amex offer as well but again not sure what to buy. Don't need any computer or computer related products so I've narrowed it down to a Canon mirrorless camera, or a vlogging camera (not that I vlog lol) or perhaps treat myself and my kid to an Arcade1Up machine (and incur the wrath of my wife who already says I have too much junk). I think I too am waiting till BF.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I do have the Amex offer as well but again not sure what to buy. Don't need any computer or computer related products so I've narrowed it down to a Canon mirrorless camera, or a vlogging camera (not that I vlog lol) or perhaps treat myself and my kid to an Arcade1Up machine (and incur the wrath of my wife who already says I have too much junk). I think I too am waiting till BF.

This is super cool! Im buying an Xbox, will be my sons 1st console.

 

[AmyAnne]

IDK...I'm willing to give one a try, Costco had a good deal on one this week, I'm trying to replace my 15 yo macbook.... But it's an easy return if I hate it. My computing needs are pretty basic so we will see

We've had a chromebook for years. It sits (unless we're entertaining) on our island and it's our go-to for quick Internet browsing and some Google sheets/docs usage. If it died tomorrow, we'd replace it with another Chromebook. I do have a Dell laptop that I use if I'm going to sit down and edit photos or video or want to use the larger keyboard (with separate num pad).

Please let us (me!) know what you think. The primary thing I need is to be able to edit docs in Word. I like having a separate mouse (rather than just the mousepad) to be able to move around without using function keys.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

For those interested in Chase business cards DPs…Reddit has a survey and they posted the results so far in the 11/13 news and updates thread…DOC also posted about it

 

[trenty]

Please let us (me!) know what you think. The primary thing I need is to be able to edit docs in Word. I like having a separate mouse (rather than just the mousepad) to be able to move around without using function keys.

I use a chromebook at work and a dell laptop at home. I dislike the chromebook, but it does the job. When I need to make pdfs of google docs (I don't use word) and save them, it it more complicated on the chromebook and so easy on the laptop.

I don't use Word anymore so can't comment on that on the laptop. But I do use a basic wireless mouse on both the chromebook and the laptop.

 

[Twilghtsprkle]

For those interested in Chase business cards DPs…Reddit has a survey and they posted the results so far in the 11/13 news and updates thread…DOC also posted about it

I suspect that they deployed a new AI process. Most people think of ChatGPT when someone says AI. That’s not what these big corporations are working with. They build models that figure out what does not make money by processing more data than a person could possibly work with.

I do foresee AI to make churning more difficult as time goes by.

 

[wanderlust7]

Got an e-mail that Chase increased my CIP credit limit. I don't want/need that!

The r/churning survey is showing maybe lowering CL is bad for approval odds. Not sure what to make of it. What if I move some of it to the card I'm going to close instead lol.

 

[georgina]

It's a bit depressing! DH has 3 open Inks - CIC 12/23, CIU 5/24, and CIC 8/24. Had been hoping to get him a CIP in early December, but with 3 open Inks it looks dismal. With my denial a few weeks ago with only 2 open Inks (no other Chase biz cards), not sure what's up. Have a lot of upcoming spend, but if I go to 5/24 I'm locked out of future tries for a while.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

It's a bit depressing! DH has 3 open Inks - CIC 12/23, CIU 5/24, and CIC 8/24. Had been hoping to get him a CIP in early December, but with 3 open Inks it looks dismal. With my denial a few weeks ago with only 2 open Inks (no other Chase biz cards), not sure what's up. Have a lot of upcoming spend, but if I go to 5/24 I'm locked out of future tries for a while.

I didn't check the Reddit info, but I am nervous PC'ing my CSR in preparation for a new application at the end of December (48 months since my dd). I am okay with a denial since I can PC back to a CSR so I will go ahead with it, esp since my chances for a new CIP are dicey. Will post my decision in early January (last application Dec. 28, 2020, so will apply December 29, 2024 and request expedited shipping since I need the card before Jan 21st).

Dd and I have tickets for the TS show on the 21st. I have been getting nervous about taking the subway home since the crowds are going to be insane, so I was looking at hotels. Of course the prices for hotels close to Rogers stadium are insane ($1,000.00+ per night) so I was thinking we'd just walk 10-15 mins to the furthest taxi/rideshare pickup point. But then I thought I'd check to see if Hyatt had any rooms on points....and guess what? The HR downtown has rooms for 15k points (9 min walk to the stadium) and the PH has rooms for 25k points. I wouldn't stay at the HR because it was due for a refurb in 2009 (it looks positively dismal) and the PH is a good 50 min walk. Plus we live in the city so it seems insane that I'm even thinking about a hotel. But I *hate* crowds, our subway system here is not the best and doesn't have the capacity to handle the massive crowds (apparently 50-60k people gather outside the arena when she performs + 60K inside = probably 1.5 hours just to get to the subway platform).

I went to the merch pre-sale on Tuesday morning. Parked at the subway and walked to the stadium an hour before the store opened. There was a pretty big line, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. At 10am the line started moving; I was in the store within an hour and got everything that dd and I wanted. Which was good because around noon the blue crewneck was sold out (it is much nicer in person -- quality is very good). So I don't have to worry about lining up for merch at the concert and taking it home with us with the insane crowds on the subway!

 

[VGCgroupie]

I didn’t get the 10% Chase Office Depot offer when others got it last week, today it popped up on one of my Freedom cards max $10 back. 5% offer on my Disney card.