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07-31-2007, 12:33 AM
dmano wrote:
just remembered I had my Ipod replaced for FREE because of that stupid contract I paid for. I dropped it in the rain one day and it stopped working go fiqure!!!
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smankow wrote:
In dropping an iPod in water you were very lucky, as this is what is called user error and is not covered by the vast majority of warranties. Warranties usually cover equipment failure, not the carelessness of the owner. I've known of people in exactly the same situation who were told that their equipment would not be replaced.
You know that there's a reason that most cellphones have water detecting stickers on the inside - just so the company can say that you invalidated your warranty by getting it wet.
...and as for the comment about cars, well this would be why the instruction manuals of most consumer electronics state that you should not leave them in cars.
I'm not telling you what to spend your money on, but just pointing out that in the vast majority of cases your money is better spent on other things than a warranty that is pure profit for the company that sells it to you.
I'll go back to my earlier comment - insurance is all about probability. The company selling it is willing to sell you coverage for an event that is highly unlikely. The more likely the event becomes, the more you pay for coverage. Typically, low cost coverage can be given on things like this because the chance of is being used is low and the vast majority of users will have no issue - that's how they make a profit.
Many people buy this coverage for peace of mind and that's fine. I choose not to buy it, as I know that probability is on my side. In the end we're typically talking about disposable electornics anyway - I have a 4th gen. iPod, it cost $500. If it broke tomorrow it wouldn't phase me, as I've gotten years (beyond an extended warranty) of good use out of it. I'd happily go out and buy another.
Anyway, this has been beaten to death.
just remembered I had my Ipod replaced for FREE because of that stupid contract I paid for. I dropped it in the rain one day and it stopped working go fiqure!!!
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smankow wrote:
Quote:and aren't cars subjected to extreme heat and humity on a daily basis during the summer months?
In dropping an iPod in water you were very lucky, as this is what is called user error and is not covered by the vast majority of warranties. Warranties usually cover equipment failure, not the carelessness of the owner. I've known of people in exactly the same situation who were told that their equipment would not be replaced.
You know that there's a reason that most cellphones have water detecting stickers on the inside - just so the company can say that you invalidated your warranty by getting it wet.
...and as for the comment about cars, well this would be why the instruction manuals of most consumer electronics state that you should not leave them in cars.
I'm not telling you what to spend your money on, but just pointing out that in the vast majority of cases your money is better spent on other things than a warranty that is pure profit for the company that sells it to you.
I'll go back to my earlier comment - insurance is all about probability. The company selling it is willing to sell you coverage for an event that is highly unlikely. The more likely the event becomes, the more you pay for coverage. Typically, low cost coverage can be given on things like this because the chance of is being used is low and the vast majority of users will have no issue - that's how they make a profit.
Many people buy this coverage for peace of mind and that's fine. I choose not to buy it, as I know that probability is on my side. In the end we're typically talking about disposable electornics anyway - I have a 4th gen. iPod, it cost $500. If it broke tomorrow it wouldn't phase me, as I've gotten years (beyond an extended warranty) of good use out of it. I'd happily go out and buy another.
Anyway, this has been beaten to death.
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