Why You Should Never Buy iPhone Insurance

Electronics & Gadgets     From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor     This week, we offer a mix of how-to articles (tips for new DSLR users, a piece on iPhone insurance, and tips on choosing the right printer), reviews, and news. Also, reviews and the latest from the Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation gaming scene, including some interesting new virtual reality technology from Nintendo.   Follow us on:     Great-Sounding New Riva Turbo X Bluetooth Speaker What could be so interesting about yet another Bluetooth speaker, you ask? Mainly, the Turbo X doesn’t sound like a Bluetooth speaker. READ NOW   Six Reasons Why You Should Never Buy iPhone Insurance When you dig into the details of what insurance plans really offer, they stop looking like such a good deal and more like something that's going to upset you if you ever have to use it. Here are six reasons you shouldn't buy iPhone insurance and one suggestion for how to get extra protection if you want it. READ NOW   Top Tips for New DSLR Photographers DSLR cameras work far differently than point and shoot cameras, and they offer far more features. Improve your photography results with your new DSLR camera by following these tips for those new to DSLR photography. (Keep in mind that not every DSLR camera will have the same layout; check your user guide for your camera’s specific layout.) READ NOW   Choosing the Right Printer 101 With all the different types of printers out there, with seemingly several different models appropriate to the same tasks, it’s difficult sometimes to determine which printer is right for your application—how will you use it? There are a bunch of things to consider; here are some of the most important things to think about as you shop for a printer… READ NOW   ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles Can You Use an iPhone in Disk Mode? The Best Free Books On the iPad Review: JVC Everio Camcorder Review: Velodyne 10-Inch Powered Wireless Subwoofer Sniper Elite 3 Review (XONE) Nintendo’s New Ideas For VR Gaming July PlayStation Highlights More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com