Did anyone buy a protection plan?

**barskin** · 12-05-2011, 05:04 PM

When I ordered my PB from Radio Shack this weekend, I was surprised to see that they didn't offer a protection plan like other dealers. The guy on the phone told me that maybe I could buy one at the store where I am going to pick it up or I would have to order it form RIM. Now RIM offers a two year plan...for 139 bucks! Do I need a protection plan? Have other people bought them?

**shawnOST** · 12-05-2011, 05:37 PM

I purchased the plan from RIM. Figured it couldn't hurt on a first generation product, just in case.

**alnamvet68** · 12-05-2011, 05:38 PM

What is the cost and is there a replacement package for breakage, theft, and any acts of God?

**SandAngel** · 12-05-2011, 05:44 PM

Got mine from SQUARE TRADE. Guaranteed against all the regular stuff plus drops and spills.
They have an awesome reputation!

**parked** · 12-05-2011, 05:45 PM

I didn't.

I bought my 64GB for $229.99 from Best Buy so I didn't want to spend $159.99 on a 2-year Best Buy Accidental Plan or $139 with RIM.

Plus, some credit cards will extend the manufacturer's original warranty up to an additional year for free. So, 2 years warranty for free with my American Express card is enough for me.

If you want a more affordable warranty, try SquareTrade.com.

**bounce007** · 12-05-2011, 05:46 PM

Got my 1 year protection plan from BestBuy...

**spencerdl** · 12-05-2011, 06:01 PM

I didn't get it, I should have but I figured the manufacture warrenty would be good enough. I guess I was wrong. After reading all the problems with the PlayBook in the forums, I keep my fingers crossed and hope nothing goes wrong. So far so good since May. No problems with my PlayBook to date.

**jrcdpm** · 12-05-2011, 06:07 PM

Square trade as well. Good deal and full replacement.

**SumthinNew** · 12-05-2011, 08:42 PM

As mentioned by Parked, having extended warranty up to 2yrs with my CC is enough coverage. I take really good care of my products and not worried about accidental drops, spills etc...

**erins_1005** · 12-05-2011, 08:52 PM

I purchased a 16gb for $199. I couldn't justify spending almost as much on the protection plan as I did on the playbook.

**Drashak** · 12-05-2011, 09:36 PM

I've buy my playbook at launch ( 500$) and buy the Futureshop 3yrs plan ( 100$ ) since the battery is covered and its my biggest concern.

**jcp007** · 12-05-2011, 09:41 PM

Two year full coverage Black Tie protection plus two year buyback option for my 64GB PB.

**BlazorBoy** · 12-05-2011, 10:33 PM

Got it from RIM for the two years of tech support given that the new OS will be out (some time anyway) and even though you guys are great, nice to get them on the phone 24/7.

**MJ151** · 12-06-2011, 10:55 AM

I used Wave Group. 2 yrs $90 on my 64gb. $50 deductible but covered for $700 so we are good at today's prices. Covers everything, including loss and theft. we have two PB's and both are insured thru WG.