With both Nintendo 3DS and the Apple iPad 2 going on sale today, money saving website and gadget insurer moneymaxim.co.uk advises anyone buying the new gadgets to think about insurance .
Mark Bower, MD of moneymaxim.co.uk, said: “The Nintendo 3DS and the Apple iPad 2 going on sale on the same day is great news for technology lovers. Both products are innovative, one offering 3D gaming without the need for glasses and the other is revolutionising how we use computers and the internet . But anyone looking to buy one of these gadgets should certainly look at getting the necessary insurance in place.”
Mr Bower went on to explain that while home contents insurance will cover some items, many policies levy high excesses, exclude certain items or exclude accidental damage . Specific gadget policies usually provide 48 hour replacement, which can be essential as more people see gadgets as an important part of their daily lives.