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Its called the Geek Squad Black Tie Protection Plan!
Its only $10 a month and provides unlimited replacements for your device if it is damaged due to dropping it, water, etc. Now thats one heck of a case and you can't even feel it when its on the phone!
But seriously, I usually put cases on my phones because I am worried about damage. But for $10 a month (the cost of 2 drinks at a coffee house) you can stop worrying about getting a case for your device and just use it as the companies intended: naked. This was an offer I just couldn't pass up.
Has anyone else gotten the protection plan from Best Buy?
On a side note, when I was picking my device up from Best Buy the sales person said "What, you want me to price match AT&T? OK!" I didn't even ask him but he just said that and did it for me anyway, saving me $30! Usually the people at Best Buy are annoying crabby stuck-up brats but this guy was very helpful and saved me some cash.
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Its called the Geek Squad Black Tie Protection Plan!
Its only $10 a month and provides unlimited replacements for your device if it is damaged due to dropping it, water, etc. Now thats one heck of a case and you can't even feel it when its on the phone!
But seriously, I usually put cases on my phones because I am worried about damage. But for $10 a month (the cost of 2 drinks at a coffee house) you can stop worrying about getting a case for your device and just use it as the companies intended: naked. This was an offer I just couldn't pass up.
Has anyone else gotten the protection plan from Best Buy?
On a side note, when I was picking my device up from AT&T the sales person said "What, you want me to price match AT&T? OK!" I didn't even ask him but he just said that and did it for me anyway, saving me $30! Usually the people at Best Buy are annoying crabby stuck-up brats but this guy was very helpful and saved me some cash.
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I have it, too, but there is a downside - at least there was with my iPhone 3GS when I had to use the protection plan. During the first 30 days of owning a phone they'll replace it in-store. After 30 days, at least for the iPhone, they gave me a crappy dumb-phone loaner, and it took almost a week to get a replacement in.
I still have it on my captivate, but hope I don't have to use it. Having a plain phone for a week after being used to something better is a hard transition.
will they replace it if it still works but just looks fugly?
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will they replace it if it still works but just looks fugly?
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Yeah, you could throw it on the ground and shatter it to pieces and get it replaced.
And about the dumb phone, I have a Nexus so I can always fallback to that.
do you have to buy the phone through them to qualify?
This couldn't possibly sound like more of a paid advertisement.
Its not advertisement. I have it. Though i did get my captivate on release date from them so as far as i know u have to buy phone from them. May be wronge because.it is a monthly pay service i dont see why where u get the phone mattering.
Only thing sucks is it is another bill. U can't have taken out ur cell bill.
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do you have to buy the phone through them to qualify?
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Yes you need to buy from them just like any warranty that is purchased through a store.
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This couldn't possibly sound like more of a paid advertisement.
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Er, its not. I hate Best Buy with a passion. I never shop there unless its something like a cell phone where you can't find it for less anywhere else. I'm simply saying that their cell phone protection plan is better than any one I have ever seen. Unlimited replacements for $9 a month is a heck of a deal.
I could argue that 99% of the posts here about people drooling over their devices sound like advertisements. Maybe I just like the service offered?
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Its not advertisement. I have it. Though i did get my captivate on release date from them so as far as i know u have to buy phone from them. May be wronge because.it is a monthly pay service i dont see why where u get the phone mattering.
Only thing sucks is it is another bill. U can't have taken out ur cell bill.
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It does suck that you need to pay for it separately but oh well, its automatically deducted from my checking via by debit card.
Isn't the accidental insurance thought AT&T like $6 / mo?
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That's exactly what I thought when I read this.
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I think you need to pay like 100 or 150 dollars to replace with ATT.
This is not about cases! but stupid insurance.
your post amused me.
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I think you need to pay like 100 or 150 dollars to replace with ATT.
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it's $125 deductible. i got that insurance from ATT, and for 5 a month for 2 years and 125, it would be like paying the "discount" 200 for another brand new phone! which isn't too bad if i kill it within the first few months
I got mine from BB 2 days ago and I am thinking on getting the insurance indeed...this things are awesome but oh so delicate but I want to get ALL the details before commiting.
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it's $125 deductible. i got that insurance from ATT, and for 5 a month for 2 years and 125, it would be like paying the "discount" 200 for another brand new phone! which isn't too bad if i kill it within the first few months
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True, and the BestBuy deal is not much better. $10 per month for 2 years is is $240. The only reason these insurance plans are worth it at all, is because you can't go buy a new one at the subsidized price again - not until about month 18. And at month 18 you can get anything you want for $200.
It is gambling - they are betting you won't break the phone, and you are betting you will. They win most of the time, or they wouldn't be offering this insurance.
SquareTrade covers smartphones for $6 per month with a $50 deductible if your claim is damage related. No deductible for other claims.
Me, I use Amex card to buy my phone. I get double the warranty and 90 days accident coverage. Oh, and cash back too. Good enough for me.
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Its called the Geek Squad Black Tie Protection Plan!
Its only $10 a month and provides unlimited replacements for your device if it is damaged due to dropping it, water, etc. Now thats one heck of a case and you can't even feel it when its on the phone!
But seriously, I usually put cases on my phones because I am worried about damage. But for $10 a month (the cost of 2 drinks at a coffee house) you can stop worrying about getting a case for your device and just use it as the companies intended: naked. This was an offer I just couldn't pass up.
Has anyone else gotten the protection plan from Best Buy?
On a side note, when I was picking my device up from Best Buy the sales person said "What, you want me to price match AT&T? OK!" I didn't even ask him but he just said that and did it for me anyway, saving me $30! Usually the people at Best Buy are annoying crabby stuck-up brats but this guy was very helpful and saved me some cash.
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You coulda saved more cash if you had to pricematch walmart. I got mine for 100 and some change.
$240 instead of $20... Makes sense to me!
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$240 instead of $20... Makes sense to me!
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Lets see, a $20 case makes your phone larger, doesn't give it 100% protection against dropping it, or damaging it with water. Or for $10 a month (which I can cancel at any time) I can get protection from dropping my device, spilling water on it, or "accidentally" throwing it under a car to get it replaced due to bricking the device. Hm, seems like my $120 a year (which is nothing if you think about it being as it is paid at $10 a month) goes a lot further than your $20 case which *may* protect your device from damage while at the same time adding bulk and not really being a guarantee.
Yeah, I'll take my $10 a month insurance. Did you cancel your car insurance and instead just cover it with a thick foam too?
BTW, I'm still annoyed you never answered me in that previous thread about how much of an iFanboy I am
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True, and the BestBuy deal is not much better. $10 per month for 2 years is is $240. The only reason these insurance plans are worth it at all, is because you can't go buy a new one at the subsidized price again - not until about month 18. And at month 18 you can get anything you want for $200.
It is gambling - they are betting you won't break the phone, and you are betting you will. They win most of the time, or they wouldn't be offering this insurance.
SquareTrade covers smartphones for $6 per month with a $50 deductible if your claim is damage related. No deductible for other claims.
Me, I use Amex card to buy my phone. I get double the warranty and 90 days accident coverage. Oh, and cash back too. Good enough for me.
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With the Best Buy plan you pay $10 a month, no deductible, and cancel at any time. So I could destroy the device in 3 months and get it replaced and in the end it will cost me $30. I can also then cancel my contract with them. Seems like a $30 well spent when you consider that this device is $500 out of contract.
Can you get insurance through Tmobile with this phone?
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Nope. I just ordered mine and talked to T-Mobile about insurance, as of right now they are not covering the NS. Maybe later they will...?
Thanks, I'll hold off on it for now then.
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I did mine through Best Buy. They cover everything but loss. Should be enough. I hope....
Insurance from Best Buy
Offered at $10/month. Not worth it, IMHO.
I already had the $4.99 insurance on my line for the mytouch 4g and called t-mobile to see if it would transfer. The rep told me it would automatically cover the new phone including theft and loss. $120 deductible if theft or loss and free replacement for hardware and other warranty issues.
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Offered at $10/month. Not worth it, IMHO.
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I was thinking to same since it didn't cover loss, but the t-mobile one was 4.99 so its not that much more...
Cheeze[iT] said:
I was thinking to same since it didn't cover loss, but the t-mobile one was 5.99 so its not that much more...
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I went ahead and got the bestbuy insurance
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I already had the $4.99 insurance on my line for the mytouch 4g and called t-mobile to see if it would transfer. The rep told me it would automatically cover the new phone including theft and loss. $120 deductible if theft or loss and free replacement for hardware and other warranty issues.
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Good call, just confirmed this with T-Mobile as well. Now I'm worry free.
Will T-Mobile handset insurance still apply for this handset?
"T-Mobile will not be selling the phone so they will not be offering their insurance. We recommend Best Buy's Geek Squad Black Tie Protection ($9.99 per month)."
http://www.bestbuymobile.com/article/google-nexus-s-faqs
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Will T-Mobile handset insurance still apply for this handset?
"T-Mobile will not be selling the phone so they will not be offering their insurance. We recommend Best Buy's Geek Squad Black Tie Protection ($9.99 per month)."
http://www.bestbuymobile.com/article/google-nexus-s-faqs
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time to call t-mobile, again to confirm. maybe if I get 5 yes's its gotta be true right?
Weird just got off the phone with assuron (spelling?) and they said that it will probably be covered, similar to the nexus one, but what was weird was when he said that with the nexus one, when people said their phone broke, they would send a comparable phone ie. vibrant....
Id be careful with the best buy insurance, i bought it a long time ago once on my iPod which ended up breaking which they had to send it in and have them look into the issue to see if they would cover it, 3 weeks later i get it returned to me saying they would not cover the problem. I believe it won't cover a LOT of things that the T-Mobile like lost or water damange, so i would be careful getting the best buy "insurance" plan for this phone.
Also T-Mobiles insurance website, w**.phoneclaim.com/t-mobile does not list the Nexus S as one of the items they will be covering and i spoke with two T-Mobile reps in stores that said that it would not be covered, this is the main reason i am holding off on getting the phone.
Best of luck to all and i hope none of you need to worry about it anyways!
Best Buy Mobile offers $10/month for any accidental damage including water. NO DEDUCTIBLE, UNLIMITED claims. 48-72 hour rapid exchange process.
does not cover lost/stolen
I purchaed my insurance through squaretrade.com.
I have used them before with no problems on a claim. $100 up front, $50 dollar deductable if you break it.
Best option, as always, is to claim it through your home or renters insurance. It barely touches your policy and is much easier to file a claim, provided you have a solid insurance company.
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I purchaed my insurance through squaretrade.com.
I have used them before with no problems on a claim. $100 up front, $50 dollar deductable if you break it.
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^This. $100 is for 2 years, which comes to $4.17/mo
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^This. $100 is for 2 years, which comes to $4.17/mo
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I'll wait until the 25th. They'll probably release coupons that can get you can extra 10-20% off.
Cheeze[iT] said:
I did mine through Best Buy. They cover everything but loss. Should be enough. I hope....
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I got it too. No questions asked and no deductible for $10 is alright to me..
I also called T-Mobile to confirm and my rep said yes, my insurance will transfer over to the new phone.
there are many who can offer insurance for the at&t One X ........I am wondering who provides the best insurance to cover the device ? ? ?
It depends where you get your phone from. That's why I'm getting mines from Best Buy. $9.99 per month and covers everything except lost or stolen without a deductible and as many claims as you like. My wife dropped her gs2 and it was replaced 2 days later.
I used ensquared for my other phones. $65 or $75 for one year and covers everything and up to 3 claims per year with a $75 deductible for the first one and $25 after that
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AT&T gave me complete coverage for $6.99 a month because Im a premier member... it covers accidental damage, water damage, lost, stolen, and what sounds like deliberate damage.
Deductible is $200 though.
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AT&T gave me complete coverage for $6.99 a month because Im a premier member... it covers accidental damage, water damage, lost, stolen, and what sounds like deliberate damage.
Deductible is $200 though.
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I think best buy is $10 a month, no deductible but doesn't cover lost/theft. I pay $15 for my iPhones and I recall the other phones being less.
Plus they don't mind deliberate damage
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It depends where you get your phone from. That's why I'm getting mines from Best Buy. $9.99 per month and covers everything except lost or stolen without a deductible and as many claims as you like. My wife dropped her gs2 and it was replaced 2 days later.
I used ensquared for my other phones. $65 or $75 for one year and covers everything and up to 3 claims per year with a $75 deductible for the first one and $25 after that
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Ensquared's deductible is $75 plus an ADDITIONAL $25 for second and third claims... so that'd be 100 bucks a pop if you had to replace your phone more than once. At least, that's what it is currently on their website... don't know if you were perhaps grandfathered in under older, more generous terms.
$75 deductible fee per claim
All 2nd and 3rd claims carry a $25 additional deductible for admin charges.
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I only know this because I was checking them out earlier today! Just curious, has anybody actually had to file a claim (or multiple claims) with ensquared? It seems like a pretty good deal, but I am extremely weary of any insurance/warranty type service - it's been my (limited) experience that they try to squirm out of their contractual obligations. As they say: once bitten, twice shy.
I use the Best Buy protection.
- $9.99
- No deductible
- Doesn't cover loss or theft, but you can run it over with a car, and they'll replace it no questions asked.
I'm gonna get a warranty from these guys: http://www.squaretrade.com
2 years comes out to about $5/month and the deductible is only $99
I like my phones to be naked, never broke my nexus one, but you never know...
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So even if I get phone through Att I can get insurance through someone else?
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So even if I get phone through Att I can get insurance through someone else?
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Of course.
The reason I'm getting it from AT&T is the turn around time for getting a replacement is usually quicker.
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I'm gonna get a warranty from these guys: http://www.squaretrade.com
2 years comes out to about $5/month and the deductible is only $99
I like my phones to be naked, never broke my nexus one, but you never know...
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FWIW, SquareTrade has a pretty good reputation, however there are some caveats ... for example, it's another 30 bucks for loss and theft coverage, which is included with the $99 2 year Ensquared coverage. SquareTrade's warranty is also only good for 1 claim with a $599 limit(I think), where as Ensquared covers up to 3 claims with a per claim limit of $1000.
Ensquared sounds like a really good deal with the included loss and theft coverage, plus up to 3 claims. But you know what they say about things that sound too good to be true...
I'll never get insurance for the device unless I can't get a warranty.
I'm pretty careful with my electronics so accidental damage has never been an issue.
And I have AT&T/HTC if anything goes wrong with it for a year.
I got some GWG Wireless Protection plan. $80 flat for two years (25 months actually) and $50 deductible on the claim.
http://stars.wirelessprotectionprogram.com/tc/WPPParrot2YTCsAllStates.pdf
It's pretty sweet because now that it's paid for, I already count the money as spent, there's no monthly fee I'm stuck with. $80/25 = $3.20/mo. so it's better than any other insurance plan I've ever had on a phone. Claims can be filled out online I believe or I can just go into the store and they'll help me.
I recently discovered that, if I automatically pay my cell phone bill with my Wells Fargo credit card, they automatically enroll me in their cell phone insurance program. The coverage is up to $600 and only has a $25 deductible! You might check and see if your bank/credit card company has something similar!
Billy
Third-party insurance
gunnyman said:
So even if I get phone through Att I can get insurance through someone else?
Of course.
The reason I'm getting it from AT&T is the turn around time for getting a replacement is usually quicker.
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Woah, hold on there.
You could get third-party insurance, such as SquareTrade or Ensquared. But you would NOT be able to get insurance from Best Buy if you bought the phone at an AT&T store.
(Of course, Best Buy also sells AT&T contract phones, and if you bought it there, you COULD get Best Buy insurance).
My question is this; if I buy a phone with contract from Best Buy, or Amazon Wireless, can I sign up for insurance from AT&T?
Yes. I added insurance on a phone I bought from Amazon on contract.
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It depends where you get your phone from. That's why I'm getting mines from Best Buy. $9.99 per month and covers everything except lost or stolen without a deductible and as many claims as you like. My wife dropped her gs2 and it was replaced 2 days later.
I used ensquared for my other phones. $65 or $75 for one year and covers everything and up to 3 claims per year with a $75 deductible for the first one and $25 after that
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I went best buy. I paid the 2 years up front instead of monthly. Like $160 for 2 years. Unlimited claims. No deductible. I'll never lose my phone. I grab it before my wallet.
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I have a friend that has nothing but good luck with Ensquared. Here's the story.
My friend bought an unlocked Galaxy S, and had it insured with Ensquared. A couple weeks after she buys the phone, the mic stops working. She gives them a call and complain, and they told her they will send her out a replacement phone BUT it won't be a Galaxy S, free of charge.
She waits a couple days, and they sent a Brand new LG Thrive (3D) phone and told her to go ahead and keep her old Galaxy S.
My friend then goes out and buy an unlocked Samsung Infuse, insured with Ensquared. The speaker doesn't work as it should. They then send out an BRAND NEW (unlocked) Galaxy S II, back when they were just released last year. It was worth at least $500 back then. They tell her to keep the Infuse, and again refused to charge her for the replacement.
Corporate Discount?
Slightly off-topic, but my company has a corporate deal with ATT, which gets me a % off my bill each month. But I also found out when buying the HOX that with my corporate discount, I can actually buy any phone off-contract at 50% off retail, which means the HOX would be $300 out of contract. I had no idea this was part of our discount and would have never known unless I asked since not ATT nor my company would ever volunteer the info. Anyway, if you have a company discount, check into what it gets you. For me, this makes going w/o insurance a lot easier.
Bought mine at best buy. There insurance is 10 a month with no deductible. If I'm not mistaken att was 8 a month with 100 deductible.
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If I'm not mistaken att was 8 a month with 100 deductible.
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Deductible for the One X on AT&T's insurance is $199.
Hey guys,
I currently have a Moto D3. I like it, but I have oil under the screen, leaving a huge black spot on my screen. It's transparent, but it makes things pretty difficult to view... And insurance replacement is apparently $100 US... (this is BS)...
So for a few hundred more I'm considering just paying full retail for a better phone.
I love my physical KB but I think it's about time to let it go, lol.
My question to you guys, as I've been in and out of things in the Android community lately, where should I look towards for my new replacement?
Anything in the near future I should just wait a month or two for?
Thanks guys!
Seirÿu
Razr HD, SIII should be landing relatively soon.
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And insurance replacement is apparently $100 US... (this is BS)...
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You didn't know that? Read your contract before signing up for ANY insurance. Verizon insurance is $7 a month and depending on the plan you have a $99 deductible. For long time good customers att lets you upgrade your phone before 24 months. So really unless you are in the habit of destroying phones on a regular basis if you damage your phone it makes sense to forgo the insurance and limp along with a damaged phone for a few months and then upgrade as usual. I have never irreparably damaged a phone. So $7 month for five years is $420 saved. Add $100 for the deductible and now you are talking $520. I can get a pretty nice brand new phone for that much.
If you must get a warranty check out Squaretrade.
When I originally signed up it was only $50.
I replaced my D1 for $50... but yeah, you're right, I didn't really think twice about it when I upgraded.
ive had to use the insurance a few times (once stolen, once screen just went dead, once phone would not boot anymore). its more than paid itself off for me over the years.
Friend of mine bought his epic 4g touch from best buy and got their insurace. Months later he cracked the screen so he went back to the store and had another shipped to him for free. Apparently best buy's insurance program doesnt have a $100 deductible like Sprint does.
look at your contract
I'm located in Ireland, and for €35 per year extra on our home insurance we have 3 mobile phones insured. My service provider wanted €9 per month. So it was a bit of a no brainer
Insurance sucks!
I never ever purchase insurance contact , but when I updating new phone contact. they always suggested me to get insurance
Seirÿu said:
Hey guys,
I currently have a Moto D3. I like it, but I have oil under the screen, leaving a huge black spot on my screen. It's transparent, but it makes things pretty difficult to view... And insurance replacement is apparently $100 US... (this is BS)...
So for a few hundred more I'm considering just paying full retail for a better phone.
I love my physical KB but I think it's about time to let it go, lol.
My question to you guys, as I've been in and out of things in the Android community lately, where should I look towards for my new replacement?
Anything in the near future I should just wait a month or two for?
Thanks guys!
Seirÿu
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When you get a new phone go with a authorized retailer. I went to go wireless went I got my dx2 cause Verizon's main store could not figure out how to separate my line from my mothers family plan into my own line. But I got the go wireless very of insurance and it costs me $6 a month and its only $50 if I need to use it.
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Verizons insurance sucks! I have mine through best buy when i bought my razr there. I haven't used it yet but they replaced my X for free.
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So where do I get an insurance for my coming Nexus 4. I;m kinda skeptical about the strength of the phone and need a backup is something happens.
Only from Shop
If you bought it from a third-party store, you'll have warranty from the shop.
If bought online, no insurance. Just buy a case, and don't damage it, it really isn't that hard if you take care of it and not throw it everywhere.
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So where do I get an insurance for my coming Nexus 4. I;m kinda skeptical about the strength of the phone and need a backup is something happens.
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SquareTrade but you will end up paying for the device in about 2 years. If you feel you might break it in that time go right ahead. (Note fine print has a $99 deductible.)
Honestly I will just do my best not to break it, and if I do, just buy a new one.
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SquareTrade but you will end up paying for the device in about 2 years. If you feel you might break it in that time go right ahead. (Note fine print has a $99 deductible.)
Honestly I will just do my best not to break it, and if I do, just buy a new one.
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Yeah problem with squaretrade is that with the upfront fee plus deductible, you're almost at the price of a new phone. This probably goes for any insurance on this phone since it's relatively inexpensive.
Would like to add that square trade will have a 40% off sale for black Friday. See their Facebook page to sign up. Makes it a more reasonable price. Now if only in can get a hold of a nexus 4 lol
If you buy from Google, you don't need a insurance. Just be careful of accidental damage which can be prevented if you pay attention.
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Would like to add that square trade will have a 40% off sale for black Friday. See their Facebook page to sign up. Makes it a more reasonable price. Now if only in can get a hold of a nexus 4 lol
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Ohh thanks for the info. The website states $7/mo or $125 for 2 years. The only difference between the two is paying up front or monthly right (aside from the discount)? Or are you able to cancel at any time, say after a year? I'm contemplating on whether it's a good deal since there is a $100 deductible (wil there be tax added on?) and the value of the phone will go down overtime as well. But with the 40% black fri deal, I would probably get it .
Also... this only covers damage and not lost/stolen phones like Tmobile insurance right..?
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Ohh thanks for the info. The website states $7/mo or $125 for 2 years. The only difference between the two is paying up front or monthly right (aside from the discount)? Or are you able to cancel at any time, say after a year? I'm contemplating on whether it's a good deal since there is a $100 deductible (wil there be tax added on?) and the value of the phone will go down overtime as well. But with the 40% black fri deal, I would probably get it .
Also... this only covers damage and not lost/stolen phones like Tmobile insurance right..?
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Well I know for the lump sum one that if you cancel you get a prorated refund. I haven't found anything saying that you can't cancel the monthly plan but I would contact them to be sure.
The deductible shouldn't have any tax added. And yes it does not cover lost/stolen phones.
Usually I'm very careful with my phones but have dropped them from time to time. I did own an iPhone 4 for only 6 months though so still not sure about the longetivity of an all glass phone.hence contemplating square trade. But with the 40% off I would be looking at 175 if I do file a claim.
Another option I saw a fellow xda recommend is going threw werth Ave group. Its an actual insurance company(think auto,home,etc) they have a 50 deduct and covers theft. But know nothing about them
Would these insurance policies cover if the micro USB charging port on the phone gets messed up? it happen on my sprint OG Evo4G, the USB got completely separated from the board itself... (I have no clue how that could happen) and i had to go through my insurance to get it taken care of, (and shell out $100 for a replacement)
But how about if by accident the phone get bricked or something software related? Or if they battery doesn't charge good anymore and it needs to be replace?
If you bought it through T-Mobile, they have a $5 per month insurance policy ($20 deductible) for accidental damage. They also have an $8 per month policy (no deductible) that covers damage and theft. Beats the SquareTrade, even with the discount. I understand that most people probably got it through the Play Store but hope that helps anyone thinking of getting it through T-Mobile.
I personally got the $8 plan. I'll probably either cancel the plan or downgrade it to the $5 after I get a case and some screen covers.
I have a Citi Forward Visa card, for free (no annual fee either) you get $250 of cell phone insurance ($50 deductible). I just filed a claim on my Galaxy Nexus after the screen cracked when I dropped it. Seems pretty straightforward and can't beat the price. It covers breakage & theft.
Stryder5 said:
If you bought it through T-Mobile, they have a $5 per month insurance policy ($20 deductible) for accidental damage. They also have an $8 per month policy (no deductible) that covers damage and theft. Beats the SquareTrade, even with the discount. I understand that most people probably got it through the Play Store but hope that helps anyone thinking of getting it through T-Mobile.
I personally got the $8 plan. I'll probably either cancel the plan or downgrade it to the $5 after I get a case and some screen covers.
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chadmd23 said:
I have a Citi Forward Visa card, for free (no annual fee either) you get $250 of cell phone insurance ($50 deductible). I just filed a claim on my Galaxy Nexus after the screen cracked when I dropped it. Seems pretty straightforward and can't beat the price. It covers breakage & theft.
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I'm assuming you have to buy the phone with the card in order for it to be covered? Really wish I knew this before paying with my Discover Card.
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How is that incorrect?
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If u crack the phone with TMobile insurance there is a deductible it only covers non accidental stuff without the deductibles but if its not super cracked they won't charge u just Dont mention it ... U think if we buy from play store we can still get it insured from TMobile? I have the 8 dollar plan on my line for my One S right now Dont know what's gonna happen with that Lol
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icecicle said:
If u crack the phone with TMobile insurance there is a deductible it only covers non accidental stuff without the deductibles but if its not super cracked they won't charge u just Dont mention it ... U think if we buy from play store we can still get it insured from TMobile? I have the 8 dollar plan on my line for my One S right now Dont know what's gonna happen with that Lol
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I'm pretty sure Premium Handset Protection will work with the Nexus 4. I don't see why it wouldn't, considering there are NO differences between the Play Store and T-Mobile version.
chadmd23 said:
I have a Citi Forward Visa card, for free (no annual fee either) you get $250 of cell phone insurance ($50 deductible). I just filed a claim on my Galaxy Nexus after the screen cracked when I dropped it. Seems pretty straightforward and can't beat the price. It covers breakage & theft.
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Thanks for mentioning this, I have the same card and I bought the phone using the card. Do you know how long it is covered? I can't find a link to the information on the site.
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hbkmog said:
If you buy from Google, you don't need a insurance. Just be careful of accidental damage which can be prevented if you pay attention.
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This. You just have to be really careful.