Iphone 4s power button jammed twice

Question

I Purchased the Iphone4s in Nov. 2011. The power button jammed in August 2012. They replaced it for free and 5 months later it jammed again. They said since it is out of warrenty that I had to pay for a new one. They showed me how to use AssistiveTouch. It very annoying because I  waste battery because I can't lock the phone and sometimes the phone does not automatically go off beause it is  in my pocket.
I understand it is out of warranty, but the power button is a well known defect in the Iphone.
I really like the IPhone 4S but this is the 2nd phone that barley made it halfway through the intended warranty. I want to get another Iphone when my upgrade is avalaible, but I can't see bying another Iphone and having the same issue.
What should I do?

Answer 1

If your upgrade is to another 4S, then you get free replacements for 2 years with the AppleCare if the button dies. So, even if your luck is on the bad side again, you'll pay for that AppleCare in two replacements. You can always get the $69 AppleCare which does the same thing, except it doesn't include provisions for accidental damage.
Anyway, you're luck with it happening to two phones isn't good, but it's also unusual. If the phone was a refurb that might have something to do with it.
I mean, I would say go for it, cause even if the lock button does jam, you get a hardware coverage for the first year, which means you don't pay to fix it, just take it to an Apple store for exchange. You pay $69 when you upgrade, then you get that perk for two years. I say it's worth it.