Insurance vs. Warranty replacements

[bjb_nyj101]

Hello all

I have three days left to decide if I want to add insurance to my Evo. I am debating whether or not it is actually worth it.

I am not concerned with damaging the phone myself. I have had 8+ smart phones, and I haven't lost / broken / soaked any of them. The only reason I would be considering the insurance is for hardware defects. Based on experiences with my friends' Evo's, the two main things I am concerned about are
a) a future loose / malfunctioning charger port
b) blown earpiece speaker

For these two things, I am guessing that the 1-year warranty will cover them, correct? If so, how does that process work? Do I have to deal with HTC directly, or can I get all my exchanges, repairs, etc. handled at a Sprint store?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jerzyiroc]

Hello all

I have three days left to decide if I want to add insurance to my Evo. I am debating whether or not it is actually worth it.

I am not concerned with damaging the phone myself. I have had 8+ smart phones, and I haven't lost / broken / soaked any of them. The only reason I would be considering the insurance is for hardware defects. Based on experiences with my friends' Evo's, the two main things I am concerned about are
a) a future loose / malfunctioning charger port
b) blown earpiece speaker

For these two things, I am guessing that the 1-year warranty will cover them, correct? If so, how does that process work? Do I have to deal with HTC directly, or can I get all my exchanges, repairs, etc. handled at a Sprint store?

Thanks in advance.

The warranty should cover any defects. Just bring it to Sprint. I think you should still get insurance though. You can go 8 years without getting into a car accident but that doesn't mean you wont get into one in the future. As careful as you may be it's still possible And as long as it's possible I say make sure your investment is covered. Just my opinion.