Anyone Here Used Amazon Visa For Financing? (I Got The Card!)

[RossMAN]

Edit: I got approved for the card! They said it should be delivered in 7 business days. 😁

Are you an Amazon Prime customer?

Assuming you're an Amazon Prime member and applied in time, you did receive a free $250 Amazon GC, yep or nope?

 

[pete6032]

Anyone familiar with the brand "Thunderobot"?

It's the cheapest laptop I can find with a RTX 5070ti but I've never even heard of this brand before.

I asked Chat GPT if it could tell me about Thunderbot.

Thunderobot is a Chinese gaming‑laptop brand that's been steadily building its presence since its founding in 2014. It's owned by Haier Group and OEMs its machines from companies like Quanta, Blue Sky, Clevo, or Tongfang.

What they offer

They have three main laptop series:

ZERO (high-end flagship) – top-tier components and performance.

Radiant (mid-range) – balanced specs and value.

Storm (entry-level) – designed for budget-conscious gamers.


Besides laptops, Thunderobot also produces gaming mice, accessories, mini-PCs, and is dipping into smart glasses.
Wccftech

They’ve recently made their global debut at CES 2025, launching the ZERO series with Intel Ultra processors, AMD Ryzen 9000, and RTX 40/50-series GPUs.

 

[nakedfrog]

I'll be honest, I'm not sure why you're asking because nothing we say seems likely to change your decision, you know?

 

[IronWing]

I'll be honest, I'm not sure why you're asking because nothing we say seems likely to change your decision, you know?

This is the ATOT way.

“Should I set my nuts on fire 🔥?”

“NO!”

“Help! My nuts look like burnt marshmallows!”

 

[nakedfrog]

This is the ATOT way.

“Should I set my nuts on fire 🔥?”

“NO!”

“Help! My nuts look like burnt marshmallows!”

 

[Gizmo j]

I just got the card! 😍

I'm on the verge of buying the laptop below, I'm just waiting to confirm what's the warranty, I tried calling the company a couple times but they didn't answer.

I DEMAND at least a 1 year warranty.

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

www.amazon.com

 

[nakedfrog]

I just got the card! 😍

I'm on the verge of buying the laptop below, I'm just waiting to confirm what's the warranty, I tried calling the company a couple times but they didn't answer.

I DEMAND at least a 1 year warranty.

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

www.amazon.com

LOL, part of the reason you stick with known brands is for warranty service. That's part of the dice roll when you buy from an unknown brand.
IIRC buying on the Amazon Visa should double the warranty (you should be aware of the other benefits of a credit card if you're going to have one).

 

[dullard]

LOL, part of the reason you stick with known brands is for warranty service. That's part of the dice roll when you buy from an unknown brand.
IIRC buying on the Amazon Visa should double the warranty (you should be aware of the other benefits of a credit card if you're going to have one).

Close, but not exactly correct. The Amazon Visa adds 1 year warranty if there was a warranty and if that warranty was 3 years or less.

https://www.chasebenefits.com/K113-001/pdf/BGC11359_v2.pdf

This benefit extends the original manufacturer’s U.S. repair warranty coverage by one (1) additional year. If You received a store provided warranty or purchased a service contract, this coverage begins at the end of the cumulative warranties and service contract. If the original manufacturer’s U.S. repair warranty or a combination of the original manufacturer’s U.S. repair warranty, store provided warranty and a consumer purchased service contract exceeds three (3) years there would not be coverage under this benefit. In no event will coverage from the original manufacturer’s U.S. repair warranty, store provided warranty or consumer purchased service contract and this coverage exceed four (4) years from the purchase date

 

[manly]

BBB Rating F . 🤣

PCOnline | BBB Business Profile | Better Business Bureau

Not BBB Accredited. Online Retailer in Newark, DE. See BBB rating, reviews, complaints, and more.

www.bbb.org

 

[dullard]

I DEMAND at least a 1 year warranty.

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

www.amazon.com

Best that I can tell is that the company says to contact the regional distributor. https://www.thunderobot.com/global/service.html
"If the product was purchased from a third-party ThundeRobot reseller, please refer to the regional distributor for warranty services."

That would be PCOnline US which has a $45.99 fee for a warranty: https://pconlineus.com/warranty/ which seems to cover accidental damage and battery failures only. "The plan covers the following product-specific enhanced coverage:
Laptops:

• Accidental Damage from Handling Breakdowns
• Battery Replacement:"

 

[RossMAN]

I just got the card! 😍

I'm on the verge of buying the laptop below, I'm just waiting to confirm what's the warranty, I tried calling the company a couple times but they didn't answer.

I DEMAND at least a 1 year warranty.

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

Amazon.com: Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop, 16" QHD+ 300Hz 2.5K Display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home : Electronics

www.amazon.com

Did you also receive free $250 Amazon GC?

 

[Gizmo j]

Did you also receive free $250 Amazon GC?

I got $60, not $250.

 

[RossMAN]

I got $60, not $250.

 

[Gizmo j]

It might be because I don't have Amazon prime.

 

[RossMAN]

It might be because I don't have Amazon prime.

You could have joined Amazon prime for $14.99 for one month and received $235.01 (after deducting $14.99) instead of $60.

/double picard

 

[manly]

[snipped]

Frankly the least of his many sins in this thread. He's considering buying a Chinese brand that has no U.S. service, from a reseller that can't even be bothered to pick up the phone. It takes just a bit of research to see this is a terrible idea just to save a little money vs. a reputable brand/reseller.

#WhatCouldGoWrong

Unfortunately the HP OMEN MAX 16 with 5070 Ti option isn't currently sold in the U.S. Street price would be around $2000.

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/mdp/omen-max-3074457345618018169--1

Smaller screen and different merchant, but this is a winner. (Assuming ASUS still isn't out to punk customers. )

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14: 14" OLED 3K 120Hz, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB LPDDR5X

Best Buy has ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop (GA403WR-G14.R95070TI, Platinum White, 2025) on sale for $2049.99. Shipping is free. Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for finding this deal. Specs

slickdeals.net

 

[nakedfrog]

It might be because I don't have Amazon prime.

Probably would have been worth signing up for a month, especially if you have SNAP EBT and can get it for $7/mo.

 

[nakedfrog]

Frankly the least of his many sins in this thread. He's considering buying a Chinese brand that has no U.S. service, from a reseller that can't even be bothered to pick up the phone. It takes just a bit of research to see this is a terrible idea just to save a little money vs. a reputable brand/reseller.

#WhatCouldGoWrong

Oh, I think we might just find out...

 

[Red Squirrel]

Here is an upgrade of that facepalm as I think this situation calls for it.

 

[RossMAN]

#WhatCouldGoWrong

100%

 

[Gizmo j]

I'm now considering this MSI laptop, I was able to get a hold of customer service and they confirmed this laptop has a 1 year warranty.

But the resolution and refresh rate is a little low at 1200p+144hz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDWQ6H6V/?coliid=IC8ODCYXF7V1G&colid=9KRE6O2JE6FJ&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[nakedfrog]

My MSI GT70 laptop is still mostly working well, the sound has started crackling in the last year, but it's also 13 years old.

 

[sdifox]

My MSI GT70 laptop is still mostly working well, the sound has started crackling in the last year, but it's also 13 years old.

External speakers or headsets exist

 

[dullard]

I'm now considering this MSI laptop, I was able to get a hold of customer service and they confirmed this laptop has a 1 year warranty.

But the resolution and refresh rate is a little low at 1200p+144hz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDWQ6H6V/?coliid=IC8ODCYXF7V1G&colid=9KRE6O2JE6FJ&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

If you can do with a smaller hard drive, this is the same computer but $200 cheaper by cutting out the middle man and buying direct from MSI.

Amazon.com: MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16” 144Hz FHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070Ti, 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home: Cosmo Gray A2XWHG-212US

Amazon.com: MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16” 144Hz FHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070Ti, 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home: Cosmo Gray A2XWHG-212US

www.amazon.com

 

[Gizmo j]

If you can do with a smaller hard drive, this is the same computer but $200 cheaper by cutting out the middle man and buying direct from MSI.

Amazon.com: MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16” 144Hz FHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070Ti, 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home: Cosmo Gray A2XWHG-212US

Amazon.com: MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16” 144Hz FHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070Ti, 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Home: Cosmo Gray A2XWHG-212US

www.amazon.com

I wanted at least 1tb.