UL v Q Ltd [2023] NZDT 383 (29 August 2023) [pdf, 181 KB]
...reinstalled the software. He said that was why it was sold for less than a brand new one. As a consequence, it would not have the same lifespan as a brand new laptop, which ordinarily would be between 3 to 7 years, depending on how it was used and cared for. The laptop was therefore sold with only a one year manufacturer warranty. 5. UL provided an article from Consumer NZ concerning the reasonable life expectancy of household goods. It found that “while we expect a laptop or d...