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Comment by LeonidBugaev | Hacker News Reader

Well, I guess one of the most interesting things hidden in then Q&A section:

> Comes with 90 day warranty vs first gen had 1 year

> Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately.

90 day warranty is highway robbery. I have stopped buying electronics with anything but my AMEX because of these crap warranties.

What does AMEX offer?I should probably reread my cardholder benefits.

Extends the warranty https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/benefits/det...

Just move to EU. Two year minimum warranty period for consumers.

At this point I buy everything with my American Express. The amount of extras they give you is just crazy. Between saving 6% on grocery, 3% on gas, extended warranties, credit on utility bills, and other random deals. It's basically a no-brainer. Assuming of course you're responsible, and pay it off every month.

I've been slowly switching everything over. I've been flying a lot too so getting a delta branded amex is really tempting for all the miles and such. Besides the extended warranties they give you, the travel aid is also a huge benefit. Instead of dealing with the airline I just give amex a call and they deal with it.

Like I said, if you're responsible with payments, its awesome. However the fees/interest rates will murder you otherwise.

Many AMEX cards are not credit cards, they are charge cards, and supposed to be paid in full every month. Get one of these. Won't prevent mistakes but will remove the association between credit and money that many people have.

What's the difference between a charge card and a debit card?

There is money to be made having people buy these warranties separately. Good for business not so much for the customer.

EU has you somewhat covered: http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/guar...

Wow a two year minimum in the EU.

It's $60 with a two year warranty (vs. $90 for previous model and one year warranty).

I appreciate being able to choose to purchase the warranty, as opposed to bundling it.

Now they are selling Alexa in the UK I wonder if the rules are different here due to consumer protection laws.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1677034/Two...

They just need to wait until Brexit is implemented and then it becomes a moot point, right?

Well it is also for sale in Germany, which probably wont be leaving the EU anytime soon.

It's also almost half the price.

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