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I just got an Air4 and Pro11 and I’m having trouble pulling the trigger on it.
Air4 $59 ($3.49/mo)
Pro11 $129 ($5.99/mo)
I usually get AppleCare+ but I only realized now that there is such a high “Pro Tax” on AppleCare. Ill probably do it but I have to say that it does not feel good to pay nearly the same amount for both iPads but then get charged an extra $70 for “Pro” AppleCare.
Air4 $59 ($3.49/mo)
Pro11 $129 ($5.99/mo)
I usually get AppleCare+ but I only realized now that there is such a high “Pro Tax” on AppleCare. Ill probably do it but I have to say that it does not feel good to pay nearly the same amount for both iPads but then get charged an extra $70 for “Pro” AppleCare.
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“Pro Tax” ?
The iPad Pro has more expensive components and hence a higher purchase price. Same difference on the Mac side of things. https://appleinsider.com/inside/applecare
I’ve never bought AppleCare for any of my devices. I considered it when purchasing my iPhone XS. I think phones are most susceptible to accidental damage as we take them everywhere with us. I ended up spending the money earmarked for AppleCare on getting the phone with more storage.
I definitely wouldn’t buy AppleCare for my iPad as it rarely leaves the house and it sees extremely limited use. I think I am up to about 70 battery cycles on my iPad 6th gen after almost 2 years.
I definitely wouldn’t buy AppleCare for my iPad as it rarely leaves the house and it sees extremely limited use. I think I am up to about 70 battery cycles on my iPad 6th gen after almost 2 years.
In this case I’d call it a Pro Tax. The Air4 and Pro11 almost entirely identical so I wouldn’t say the price difference is due to more expensive components. And even with the MacBook Air/Pro then AC+ is only a $20 difference.
AppleCare+
$69 Air4
$129 iPad Pro11
$249 MacBook Air
$269 MacBook Pro13
With or without the eye roll, $70 more for AppleCare+ just because its an iPad “Pro” is a “Pro Tax”.
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I always get AppleCare+ on the apple products I buy new. Got to use it once for my iPhone XR when it was stolen, and just renewed it monthly for $11.99, figure I’ll get at least one bat replacement as well, and just bought the monthly plan for my 8th generation iPad for $3.49. My devices are with me all day, and even with COVID, I have found coffee shops to sit in and work from, since I cannot tolerate being by myself and cannot get work done if Im home by myself usually.
Okay, so i changed my stance on AC+. Denied keyboard support for a Pro11 (AC+ to 11/21). Here's what I learned after several hours of escalations.
1) Accessories need to be registered
- Registering AC+ for iPad is not enough. Must specifically add acc serial.
- Accessory must be registered within 60 days.
2) No online method to register accessories. Must call
- Phone Reps do not know how to register accessories. This must be escalated.
- Have a receipt ready. They had me send it in.
3) AC+ covers Apple Pencil --> OR <-- Apple Keyboard. NOT BOTH
- Despite it saying specifically that it covers both, their system only allows one item to be registered.
- If accessory is not listed then they will deny coverage.
All of those rules are undisclosed but maybe they exist somewhere in the fineprint. Either way, I'm not slamming AC+ and not trying to find a solution to the problem. Just pointing out the requirements for a "smooth" repair.
"Service coverage is available only for iPad, its original included accessories, one compatible Apple Pencil, and one compatible Apple‑branded iPad keyboard used with your iPad" ~AppleCare Plus for iPad
1) Accessories need to be registered
- Registering AC+ for iPad is not enough. Must specifically add acc serial.
- Accessory must be registered within 60 days.
2) No online method to register accessories. Must call
- Phone Reps do not know how to register accessories. This must be escalated.
- Have a receipt ready. They had me send it in.
3) AC+ covers Apple Pencil --> OR <-- Apple Keyboard. NOT BOTH
- Despite it saying specifically that it covers both, their system only allows one item to be registered.
- If accessory is not listed then they will deny coverage.
All of those rules are undisclosed but maybe they exist somewhere in the fineprint. Either way, I'm not slamming AC+ and not trying to find a solution to the problem. Just pointing out the requirements for a "smooth" repair.
"Service coverage is available only for iPad, its original included accessories, one compatible Apple Pencil, and one compatible Apple‑branded iPad keyboard used with your iPad" ~AppleCare Plus for iPad
I don’t get AppleCare on anything as I own my own house. The iPad is used in my house most of the time too so no need for additional insurance on top of insurance.
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I think that it is not necessarily that difficult.
I had been going back and forth on whether or not to get AC+ for my recently purchased iPad Pro, pencil, keyboard. Everything was purchased from the local Apple Store and I financed it on my Apple Card (0% interest, why not?). So Apple had it all in their 'system' already, and the option I had (until recently) to sign up for AC+ would have automatically captured iPad plus accessories.
Did you purchase yours all from Apple or elsewhere?
I have applecare plus with Theft and loss on my iPhone XR which I just renewed on the monthly plan, glad I had it since 3 months after I got it it was stolen, and only had to pay the deductible, and on my new iPad 8th generation I bought it 2 days later on the monthly plan.... I have a dog with a very strong over active tail that likes to knock things off the table.....
Never got AC+. I am not too much worried about accidents, more about hardware issues developing over time... For that, I would have liked a warranty extension option. Where I live, these depends on the shop where you buy, some don't offer them, others aggressively try to sell you one, and anything in between. None of my iPads have extensions and only my new 11 pro, bought last month, is still under warranty... The shop did not offer extensions. I got warranty extension to 5 years for my Tab S7+. Honestly iPad pro 11 seems like a solid device, so I am not too worried about it developing issues....
Thanks for sharing your information. This is helpful.
I have owned about 6-7 iPads (including the Pros) in the past, but I never got an AC+ for any of them. However, I am planning to get a new 12.9 Pro with Pencil 2 and MK soon as soon as the 2021 one comes out. The MK is so expensive I feel like I should finally get the AC+ so my pencil the keyboard will be covered. I also plan to have that cover on a monthly plan after 2 years so everything will be covered.
Sometimes I see deals at different places (MK is cheaper on Amazon, Best Buy sometimes have iPad Sales), but now I think I should buy them all at the same time (with AC+) on apple.com to prevent an issue.
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AppleCare+ is an essential part of the overarching Apple experience. It puts you at the front of the line in terms of getting replacements, and they are advanced to you before you return the busted unit, and puts Apple's geniuses on speed dial for you whenever you need them.
I always buy it. Great value, great service, nothing like it anywhere else.
I always buy it. Great value, great service, nothing like it anywhere else.
I got it on the monthly plan for my iPad Air 4. I figured it is less than a Mc Donalds menu per month so why the hell not
Definitely. I've always gotten AppleCare+ on anything I can get it on. Only once have I had to use it for damage caused by me (dropped a 5 and shattered the screen). The 3-4 other times I've used it over the last 10 years - it was a defective device, way out of warranty and each time Apple had us walking out with a new replacement in minutes. Recently my AirPods took a dump and ... Apple basically next day aired me a replacement. For free.
My wife's MBP 2017 - AppleCare+ is up next month. Battery says it needs replacement ... Apple is replacing the battery, keyboard, everything for free.
I've always had great experiences with my AppleCare+ - I will get it on everything I can get it on - especially my iPads.
I would guess they are repaired in a central location, tested, and then sent back out to the stores for replacements for other people. They just don’t do the repairs in store most likely.
When I bought mine I didn't buy applecare, because it went straight into a case and I put on a screen protector.
I guess things may have been different if I was using it in more places.
I guess things may have been different if I was using it in more places.
It's not like they trash the defective iPad. It likely gets sent to China for refurbishing to be used as future replacements or sold as Apple Certified Refurbished.
AppleCare+ is an essential service for every device. Always buy it, benefit from the peace-of-mind, VIP customer care, and the expedited return policy when something goes wrong.