Length of Warranty on Nomad Zen Xtra 30

Would it be worth it to buy a retailer's warranty (for example, circuit city's 2 year, $65 dollar warranty)?
Message Edited by koushirou on 2-05-2004 09:22 AM

So, this is an old thread, but I never did get around to buying my nomad. I'm planning on doing so now, and the same question stands. Does anyone know the best deal I can get on one Nomad Zen Xtra 60 GB (decided i don't want 30 anymore) along with a reasonably long warranty? I looked at walmart.com but I think their service plan doesn't cover accidents (like dropping it), and i am very accident prone (i go through one cd player every few months from dropping them so much).

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