According to people linked to Best Buy, the North American store chain offers insurance options for the new iPhone 3G S in its launch.
Users who purchase the Apple smartphone will have the option to select the Black Tie Protection, a protection plan that, in addition to covering major technical problems, offers assistance against accidental drops and liquid damage is something that Apple does not cover under its warranty.
If the store is unable to repair defects in the device, a replacement will be offered to the customer while he waits a maximum of three days for his problem (s) to be resolved.
These same sources believe that the insurance offered for the new Apple smartphone costs approximately $ 15 / ms, while for other cell phones, the network charges between $ 7 and $ 10. Even with a slightly high cost of US $ 180 / year better than having to buy a new device without a subsidy for US $ 700 (for a 32GB iPhone) if yours is permanently damaged.
