Hi Grandpaw...seems like we just discussed this camera, haha. Anyway...as for the warranty, depending on how much they want for the extended warranty, it usually would be better to purchase a new camera by the time you figure in all the improvements coming. Most financial mags that I have read or seen on this subject recommends against the extended warranties. As for Kodak reliabilty, I have used my DX 4330 for over 3 years now. It has been dropped, slobbered on, kicked and generally abused very badly. The only thing wrong with it is when I accidentally tapped the plastic cover of the viewer, with a screwdriver while putting it on a tripod. It caused a small spider crack which eventually spread to all of the edges, but, I can still see the viewer just fine. As for that...the camera is basically still in excellent condition and still takes great pictures for a 3mp p/s...I've never really heard much negative about Kodak digital cameras. My only complaint was when I took it to Ritz Camera in Madison, WI and they told me it would cost $250.00 to fix that plastic cover...I won't tell you what I told them...but I think you can guess. A week later I took it to a small camera repair shop, also in Madison...and they quoted me $28.00 to fix it...at the time I didn't want to be without the camera, so I never got it fixed. But as I've said...almost 30,000 pictures taken with it with 0 problems. My 3 year old granddaughter began using it shortly after I got it, and each of my grand kids as they reached 3 also have used among some of the other relative kids, so it really gets used.
I am a strong supporter of their cameras...I hated their camera dock though so I just used my usb cable direct to the computer.
Hope this gives you an idea of the quality of Kodak...
Ken