Replacing your gadgets in the event of damage, loss or theft is not going to be cheap. As part of our coverage of Gadget Show Live 2011, we were able to meet up with Protect Your Bubble, a firm that offer gadget insurance to protect your precious tech.
Keeping it safe with gadget insurance
Now, we all know insurance is hardly a fun subject, and you’re already probably paying home and car insurance. Why would you want to consider taking out further insurance specifically for your tech? Quite simply, to cover yourself from the cost of replacing your precious kit – and not just from theft, but from accidental damage and breakdown.
After spending hundreds of pounds on a new iPad, laptop or Sat Nav, the last thing you want is to have to replace it if the worst happens. Sure, you can do a few things to protect your gadgets, such as mark them with EnigmaTag to hope that they get returned if lost or stolen, but for true peace of mind, you’ll need to think gadget insurance. Although you may have your kit protected by your Home Insurance, that might not be good enough.
Carl and Pete were at Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, reporting for FrequencyCast, and they caught up with David Ferguson, from London-based gadget insurers Protect Your Bubble:
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Listen to FrequencyCast’s Interview with David from Protect Your Bubble: |
What’s covered by Protect Your Bubble?
You can get cover for all sorts of gadgets, including the following:
- Laptop and tablet computer
- Mobile Phone / Smartphone
- eBook readers, such as the Kindle,
- Games Console
- MP3 Player
- Camera
- Sat Nav
Here’s what Protect Your Bubble’s insurance can cover your kit for:
- Theft
- Mechanical Breakdown
- Accidental damage
- Liquid damage cover
Protect Your Bubble’s Website
Getting covered
It’s very easy to take out insurance. Cover starts from £1.49 a month, and as was covered in our interview, there are discounts if you add multiple items to your protection.
To get a free quote for your precious tech, go to www.protectyourbubble.com
Related Links:
- FrequencyCast at Gadget Show Live 2011 – More coverage from the show
- Brasso Gadget Care – Another way to care for your gadgets!
- EnigmaTag– Also known as Crimestoppers Property Protector – Clever gadget tagging
- Gadget Insurance– Advice on how to keep your kit safe