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InlawBiker · 03-09-2009, 02:17 PM

We're missing the data on how long a Kindle should last (on average) before a warranty problem arises. In any event, nobody sells a warranty that gives the advantage to the buyer. They always favor profit to the manufacturer, otherwise they wouldn't sell them.

I even went so far as to read the extended warranty info - the battery is not covered.

Personally I would be inclined to not buy the warranty, unless I had a habit of breaking things or had small curious children around. Eventually, when the battery dies (and it will) it will probably happen outside of the warranty period. At that point you can attempt to open it yourself and replace it without fear of voiding your warranty. By then there will probably be a bunch of "how to" web sites as well.

03-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#29
InlawBiker Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 544 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle WA Device: Kindle 1.0	We're missing the data on how long a Kindle should last (on average) before a warranty problem arises. In any event, nobody sells a warranty that gives the advantage to the buyer. They always favor profit to the manufacturer, otherwise they wouldn't sell them. I even went so far as to read the extended warranty info - the battery is not covered. Personally I would be inclined to not buy the warranty, unless I had a habit of breaking things or had small curious children around. Eventually, when the battery dies (and it will) it will probably happen outside of the warranty period. At that point you can attempt to open it yourself and replace it without fear of voiding your warranty. By then there will probably be a bunch of "how to" web sites as well.