All iPads Do you have AC+ on your devices?

[LeeW]

I have it on my iPad mainly because I have already broken an 11" Pro screen and I don't like a screen protector when using the pencil so it's worth it to me for peace of mind. Also, I have it on my M2 MBA, again, peace of mind, on-site repairs, express service and so on, are worth it. I hate cosmetic damage and I am covered for that with AC+ if ever needed.

Like all insurance, it's only useful when you need to claim, hopefully never. Seen too many people get hit with large bills for repairs and I would rather enjoy my devices and use them as intended without needing to take the level of care so many on this forum do, It's insane in some cases.

 

[msackey]

To me the pain point is less the cost but rather the indecision of whether to repair or get a new model and which model to buy if the device breaks close to the release of a new model. This is not helped by the fact that iPads don't have a regular release schedule.

Also, I appreciate very much that AC+ includes Apple's Express Replacement Service.

Interesting conundrum. I haven't typically found the decision of whether to repair or get a new model that difficult when I keep in mind that a guiding principle for me generally is about being ecologically friendly. Over the years, we have built more and more of that consciousness into our habits including: composting, growing more trees, using products longer. (My partner and I have long been vegetarians before we even thought of it as an ecological move.)

I recently replaced my iPhone 12 Pro battery so it has better battery capacity. Sure, I'd like a better camera setup but I can live without one. I hope this phone lasts me many more years. Each time we throw away a device to upgrade, we are also adding to eWaste and using more resources for the creation of a new phone/device.

It's not to say that I don't get tempted. Of course I do! I ogled over the potential of a periscopic camera lens for the iPhone 15 Pro but ultimately have come to the emotional and intellectual state that I really don't need a new phone when my 12 Pro works just fine.

 

[rui no onna]

Interesting conundrum. I haven't typically found the decision of whether to repair or get a new model that difficult when I keep in mind that a guiding principle for me generally is about being ecologically friendly. Over the years, we have built more and more of that consciousness into our habits including: composting, growing more trees, using products longer. (My partner and I have long been vegetarians before we even thought of it as an ecological move.)

I recently replaced my iPhone 12 Pro battery so it has better battery capacity. Sure, I'd like a better camera setup but I can live without one. I hope this phone lasts me many more years. Each time we throw away a device to upgrade, we are also adding to eWaste and using more resources for the creation of a new phone/device.

It's not to say that I don't get tempted. Of course I do! I ogled over the potential of a periscopic camera lens for the iPhone 15 Pro but ultimately have come to the emotional and intellectual state that I really don't need a new phone when my 12 Pro works just fine.

I've never really cared about cameras.

That said, as an example, I would absolutely hate it if my 2017 iPP 12.9 had broken and I spent either $600 to repair or $1K+ to buy a 2020 iPP 12.9 just weeks before the 2021 iPP (M1/8-16GB) was released.

I got AC+ on my 2021 iPP because I know I'll keep it for a long time. Particularly so if Apple switches to OLED displays which tend to give me migraines. I realize it's probably more cost effective to just pay the $800+tax given the fairly low risk that the hardware will fail. However, in terms of psychology, it's just a lot easier to accept the AC+ $7.99/mo + $49 service fee.