Yep, my content insurance would cover it with a deductible. Doesn't change the fact that the odds of that happening are very low - not an everyday occurrence.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: [email protected] Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 26/11/2012, at 11:53, "MamaPeach" <[email protected]> wrote: > This was an iPhone that was purchased through ebay so there was no insurance > on it as it is an unlocked phone and not bought through Verizon or any other > cell phone carrier. > > -----Original Message----- From: David Chittenden > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 5:48 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: New Iphone 5 > > now, that has such a low probability of occurring that my insurance covers it. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: [email protected] > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > > On 26/11/2012, at 11:01, "MamaPeach" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Or slipping out of one's pocket and having a car run over it, which is what >> happened to someone I know. If he hadn't had an Otterbox Defender case on >> the phone, it would have crushed the thing. This was an older iPhone, but it >> is always better to be safe than sorry and use a very sturdy otterbox >> defender case. Luckily he only had to pay to have the LCD fixed, the phone >> received no damaged to the actual screen. >> >> -----Original Message----- From: James Mannion >> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 4:16 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: New Iphone 5 >> >> I don't think the screen protector is going to do much to prohibit the >> screen from cracking on impact. The screen protector is mostly >> protection against scratching. I almost went without any case, but >> then decided a case is useful in protecting against impact damage >> possibilities. In my situation though, I was just trying to be extra >> careful. It really seems to me that the IPhone 5 is built well enough >> that it likely doesn't need a case for normal every day relatively >> careful use. AS was mentioned though there can be the possible slip >> out of your hands issue. >> >> On 11/25/12, Daniel Miller <[email protected]> wrote: >>> They're still the way to go if you don't mind sacrificing the thin feel of >>> the phone, in my opinion. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Raul A. Gallegos >>> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 2:41 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: New Iphone 5 >>> >>> Also, the iPhone 5 has one less layer of glass from what I read. This was >>> as >>> part of the effort to make the overall phone thinner. There are theories >>> that the entire concept of screen protectors and cases is a way for >>> manufacturers to make money and phones don't really need them. >>> Whether it's true or not I still choose to have cases for my phones, but I >>> no longer subscribe to the opinion that Otterbox Defender cases are the way >>> to go. I still want to enjoy the thin feel of my phone. However to each >>> his/her own. If someone wants to go with a naked iPhone and nothing ever >>> happens to it, great. >>> >>> -- >>> Raul A. Gallegos >>> That awkward moment when you're at a friends house, and their parents start >>> screaming at them...And you're just, like, there. >>> Home Page: http://raulgallegos.com >>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/rau47 >>> Facebook: http://facebook.com/rau47 >>> >>> On 11/25/2012 3:38 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: >>>> Um, I'd get a protector. That screen can still be cracked quite easily. >>>> >>>> *From:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>>> Behalf Of *Andy Baracco >>>> *Sent:* Sunday, November 25, 2012 2:37 PM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* New Iphone 5 >>>> >>>> I finally got around to upgrading to the iPhone 5. I was very >>>> impressed with its thin design, and had considered not getting a case >>>> for it, but after it almost slipped out of my hand twice, i thought >>>> better and got a simple case that covers the back and sides. It does >>>> not have a screen protector, as i have never used one. I was told >>>> that the screen is made of Gorilla Glass, and a protector is >>>> unnecessary. The case makes it easier to hold, but like any case, it >>>> takes away from that thinness that is just so cool. >>>> >>>> Andy >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>> Google Group. >>>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>> Google Group. >>>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google >>> Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >>> Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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