Are warranties necessary?

PoisonWolf · 09-23-2010, 07:53 AM

Hi folks,

I was wondering, is it necessary to go for 3 year warranties like Squaretrade?

Just wanted to see what people thought of stuff like this.

Cheers.

TheKindleWorm · 09-23-2010, 08:22 AM

I guess it depends on what you can potentially afford to lose. If one of my gadgets broke I'd just go out and buy a new one - most of the time I've sold them on long before they get that old. The only item I've ever had where I wished I had paid for a warranty was my apple mac which died after 18 months - so I ended up buying a new windows laptop.

The Kindle screen can be fragile so I can see why some people feel the need to insure them. For me personally at this price level and the fact that I treat mine with kid gloves, I won't bother.

PoisonWolf · 09-23-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

I guess it depends on what you can potentially afford to lose. If one of my gadgets broke I'd just go out and buy a new one - most of the time I've sold them on long before they get that old. The only item I've ever had where I wished I had paid for a warranty was my apple mac which died after 18 months - so I ended up buying a new windows laptop.

The Kindle screen can be fragile so I can see why some people feel the need to insure them. For me personally at this price level and the fact that I treat mine with kid gloves, I won't bother.

Thanks KindleWorm for the input.

I guess my fear stems from the fact that the DXG is so big...and I'm worried that I might break it over time, or that family members might break it over time.

Couple that with the fact that a three year warranty from Squaretrade is currently only $67....it's insanely hard to resist.

But I get your point. Hmm...decisions decisions decisions...

HarryT · 09-23-2010, 09:05 AM

If you plan to keep your DX for three years, then it probably is worth buying, just for peace of mind, if nothing else. I tend to get new reading devices at least once a year, so for me it wouldn't be worthwhile.

TheKindleWorm · 09-23-2010, 10:12 AM

Well $67 doesn't sound like much actually if it gives you peace of mind and if, as Harry said, you're planning to keep it for 3 years. That sounds good if it covers accidental breakage which I guess is the most likely scenario!

darknessangel · 09-23-2010, 10:27 AM

Warranties are one of the nicest inventions out there. Normally for the usual gadgets I am fairly satisfied with the typical warranty but with things that I tend to love (computer) 3 years is not so bad. Or if you're on the clumsy side (ebook).

I give myself satisfied with the 1 year, a good cover/sleeve and good care. If it dies... well, we all have to die some day =P

RonF · 09-23-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by darknessangel

If it dies... well, we all have to die some day =P

I'm still trying to find a warranty that covers that

I've been looking at the SquareTrade for the K3 Wifi, it's not too bad with the coupons that are floating around the net...

Quake1028 · 09-23-2010, 11:09 AM

How much Ron?

RonF · 09-23-2010, 11:20 AM

$31.99 for 3 year warranty, $23.99 for 2 yr (after coupon). You can regularly get a 20% off coupon just by any quick search. They will throw a 30% coupon out every couple of weeks, but it is usually only good for that 1 day, then it reverts to a 20%. Current code is "FALL" for 20% off.

It covers:
* Damage from drops & spills
* Mechanical & Electrical Failure
* Other accidents from handling

The 3 year for the 3G is $39.99 after 20% coupon. The DX is $67.99 after coupon.

I have heard good things about Squaretrade, but I have also read some negative reviews. As with anything, it's all subjective.

IntegrityWolf · 09-24-2010, 12:50 AM

I'm planning to get a warranty from SquareTrade on my K3 when I get it. I think it's 49.99 or 39.99 for 3 years coverage and includes "accidental damage" as well as stuff like battery failure. I think it's worth it.

paperwastage · 09-24-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonF

$31.99 for 3 year warranty, $23.99 for 2 yr (after coupon). You can regularly get a 20% off coupon just by any quick search. They will throw a 30% coupon out every couple of weeks, but it is usually only good for that 1 day, then it reverts to a 20%. Current code is "FALL" for 20% off.

It covers:
* Damage from drops & spills
* Mechanical & Electrical Failure
* Other accidents from handling

The 3 year for the 3G is $39.99 after 20% coupon. The DX is $67.99 after coupon.

I have heard good things about Squaretrade, but I have also read some negative reviews. As with anything, it's all subjective.

any deductibles/shipping fees?

otherwise, it's not really worth it

clintbradford · 09-24-2010, 10:50 PM

If my Kindle3 needs a new battery in the next three years, my SquareTrade warranty will cover it. If I drop and break my Kindle accidentally ... or spill a Pina Colada onto it - my Square Trade has me covered. At ten bucks a year, that runs me about 83 cents/month.

You tell me - is it worth it? If you live in a vacuum/bubble with absolutely no other objects in the bubble and have zero gravity so that nothing accidentally drops to the ground, then maybe it is a waste of money. But for the rest of the world ... ?

marty888 · 09-24-2010, 11:39 PM

Doesn't it come with a 1-yr warranty from Amazon?

09-23-2010, 07:53 AM	#1
PoisonWolf Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 34112 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	Are warranties necessary? Hi folks, I was wondering, is it necessary to go for 3 year warranties like Squaretrade? Just wanted to see what people thought of stuff like this. Cheers.

09-23-2010, 08:22 AM	#2
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	I guess it depends on what you can potentially afford to lose. If one of my gadgets broke I'd just go out and buy a new one - most of the time I've sold them on long before they get that old. The only item I've ever had where I wished I had paid for a warranty was my apple mac which died after 18 months - so I ended up buying a new windows laptop. The Kindle screen can be fragile so I can see why some people feel the need to insure them. For me personally at this price level and the fact that I treat mine with kid gloves, I won't bother.

09-23-2010, 09:05 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you plan to keep your DX for three years, then it probably is worth buying, just for peace of mind, if nothing else. I tend to get new reading devices at least once a year, so for me it wouldn't be worthwhile.

09-23-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	Well $67 doesn't sound like much actually if it gives you peace of mind and if, as Harry said, you're planning to keep it for 3 years. That sounds good if it covers accidental breakage which I guess is the most likely scenario!

09-23-2010, 10:27 AM	#6
darknessangel Addict Posts: 297 Karma: 1018140 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505, iPad	Warranties are one of the nicest inventions out there. Normally for the usual gadgets I am fairly satisfied with the typical warranty but with things that I tend to love (computer) 3 years is not so bad. Or if you're on the clumsy side (ebook). I give myself satisfied with the 1 year, a good cover/sleeve and good care. If it dies... well, we all have to die some day =P

09-23-2010, 11:09 AM	#8
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	How much Ron?

09-23-2010, 11:20 AM	#9
RonF Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 306 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Device: Sony PRS-300, K3 WiFi, K4 NT, PW2	$31.99 for 3 year warranty, $23.99 for 2 yr (after coupon). You can regularly get a 20% off coupon just by any quick search. They will throw a 30% coupon out every couple of weeks, but it is usually only good for that 1 day, then it reverts to a 20%. Current code is "FALL" for 20% off. It covers: * Damage from drops & spills * Mechanical & Electrical Failure * Other accidents from handling The 3 year for the 3G is $39.99 after 20% coupon. The DX is $67.99 after coupon. I have heard good things about Squaretrade, but I have also read some negative reviews. As with anything, it's all subjective.

09-24-2010, 12:50 AM	#10
IntegrityWolf ^_^ Posts: 43 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Touch (Wi-Fi)	I'm planning to get a warranty from SquareTrade on my K3 when I get it. I think it's 49.99 or 39.99 for 3 years coverage and includes "accidental damage" as well as stuff like battery failure. I think it's worth it.

09-24-2010, 10:50 PM	#12
clintbradford Older ... slower ... Posts: 450 Karma: 1924 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jurupa Valley CA US Device: Kobo, Kindles 2/3/Keyboard/Fire/Fire HD, HDX.	If my Kindle3 needs a new battery in the next three years, my SquareTrade warranty will cover it. If I drop and break my Kindle accidentally ... or spill a Pina Colada onto it - my Square Trade has me covered. At ten bucks a year, that runs me about 83 cents/month. You tell me - is it worth it? If you live in a vacuum/bubble with absolutely no other objects in the bubble and have zero gravity so that nothing accidentally drops to the ground, then maybe it is a waste of money. But for the rest of the world ... ?

09-24-2010, 11:39 PM	#13
marty888 Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Times Square Device: kindle 3 - wifi + 3G	Doesn't it come with a 1-yr warranty from Amazon?

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