Someone asked for a thread that informs people of and compares the various forms of insurance available for the EVO. So we can start that up now. This thread is for both info and questions regarding the options. I know that I will miss some options and if anyone wants to help out and add an option that I left out, or correct me if I am misinformed, just do a post preferably with a link and I will add the info to this first post.
First there is SquareTrade info taken directly from
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/83566-htc-evo-4g-warranty-square-trade-check-out.html
More info at
http://www.SquareTrade.com
Next is your Sprint options
This is true, but I see where the confusion comes in. I believe there are three different things that people call "Sprint insurance" You have the sprint warranty which i'm not sure if it covers water damage. You have sprint's insurance plan which doesn't cover water damage. Then you have the $7 monthly insurance which isn't actually sprint it is assurion. That is the one that covers water damage.
The warranty is 30 or 60 days i believe
The sprint insurance which is what you use when going to a store or calling sprint doesn't cover water damage so if you go to a store they won't attempt to "fix" the phone if it has water damage. However i do believe you can (legal or not) get a refurb or discount on a replacement in store.
The assurion insurance you go to phoneclaim.com or call assurion. They don't fix they only replace. It may be new or refurb and it is the same amount either way. best option to use is lost because if you claim stolen you need a police report and if you claim damage you have to send your phone back.
More info at
http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/ueContent.jsp?scTopic=pcsTotalEquipmentProtection
I know I haven't listed every option. I am in a rush right now and headed out the door. I will be back shortly to add more.
Discuss
First there is SquareTrade info taken directly from
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/83566-htc-evo-4g-warranty-square-trade-check-out.html
Hey guys I'm sure some of you already know about the 3rd party warranty company square trade but if you don't I'll tell you a little about them. They cover really any electronic you've bought anywhere (ebay, retail store, etc.) The great part about them is for phones they cover ACCIDENTAL damage. Meaning if you drop the phone, submerge it in water, etc they will either refund you your warrant value (my warranty value is $599) or they will fix the phone. I payed $105 for my warranty and it lasts two years and covers accidental damage. For ($105) you get ($599) in repair or replacement (when they say replacement they send you $599 and than you can go buy the phone again) Anyway I had them for my iPhone and they were great. When it broke they sent me a box the next day and had it repaired in less than a week.
Hers a coupon for 20-30% off on the warranty -SPRINGSAVINGS (I used it yesterday) - saved $28
More info at
http://www.SquareTrade.com
Next is your Sprint options
This is true, but I see where the confusion comes in. I believe there are three different things that people call "Sprint insurance" You have the sprint warranty which i'm not sure if it covers water damage. You have sprint's insurance plan which doesn't cover water damage. Then you have the $7 monthly insurance which isn't actually sprint it is assurion. That is the one that covers water damage.
The warranty is 30 or 60 days i believe
The sprint insurance which is what you use when going to a store or calling sprint doesn't cover water damage so if you go to a store they won't attempt to "fix" the phone if it has water damage. However i do believe you can (legal or not) get a refurb or discount on a replacement in store.
The assurion insurance you go to phoneclaim.com or call assurion. They don't fix they only replace. It may be new or refurb and it is the same amount either way. best option to use is lost because if you claim stolen you need a police report and if you claim damage you have to send your phone back.
More info at
http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/ueContent.jsp?scTopic=pcsTotalEquipmentProtection
I know I haven't listed every option. I am in a rush right now and headed out the door. I will be back shortly to add more.
Discuss