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Originally Posted by dki
Hi Robert,
I have one additional question. Are you planning on offering an insurance on one or more of your devices (the way Sony does)? I have been very badly burned on Cybook, and would really like something more open-format than Sony, but the insurance on the device right now seems really tempting.
Well, my Dell Axim, RCA 1100 and laptop survived numerous mishaps. iPod was stepped on once. Not even mentioning the cell, which is dropped on a regular basis, and makes nothing of it, working without problems. My Cybook did not survive regular use, well, not even regular, because it was always in its covers and was never dropped, and was cared for way more diligently than any other device I own. I would say eink devices are about 5 times more sensitive and fragile than any other electronic device currently used. Protecting it the same way as iPod, laptop or cellphone will only result in a very early demise.
Dorota
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Dear DKI:
I have to be honest and say I had not even thought about insurance yet. I think Sony likely does not do the actual ensuring themselves; but has someone do it for them. Also... realize that we do not have the numbers yet to attract anyonewho would offer us insurance to sell to you.
All I can say is I will look into this and see what is feasible. I personally, (only me) have bought insurance once or twice in the past and then could never find the receipt when needed. I am open to discussion on insurance here. I kind of feel it is a waste of money on electronics... but am open totaslly to other views.
Robert B