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iPad Pro Is AppleCare+ for 2y only or can the subscription keep going?

Jehosophat

Jehosophat

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I've used SquareTrade before (back when they were cost-effective) but they covered for only 2 years. But this on the AppleCare page implies that the plan could extend:

...includes up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 24 months
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I imagine that if the plan were for 2 years max, it would concretely state something like 'max 2 incidents of damage coverage' without the 'every 24 months' part.

So can the AppleCare+ subscription keep going after the first 2y are done?
 
Jehosophat said:
I've used SquareTrade before (back when they were cost-effective) but they covered for only 2 years. But this on the AppleCare page implies that the plan could extend:



I imagine that if the plan were for 2 years max, it would concretely state something like 'max 2 incidents of damage coverage' without the 'every 24 months' part.

So can the AppleCare+ subscription keep going after the first 2y are done?
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The subscription lasts for 2 years, at which point you buy a new device.
 
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@aakshey And they include Pencil coverage with the iPad. This is a total no-brainer for me, with the Pro's replacement cost of $649 (or an off-brand screen repair costing $300-400).
 
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Wouldn’t this be quite costly when after the initial 2 years is up, the reality of spending more to protect a now (at the time) ageing device could be money saved towards whatever model is current. Beyond the 2 years cover I think I’d be saving for a further 2 years to ready myself for fresh tech
 
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@aakshey And they include Pencil coverage with the iPad. This is a total no-brainer for me, with the Pro's replacement cost of $649 (or an off-brand screen repair costing $300-400).
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Don’t use it for the pencil. Not worth the accidental damage. Non accidental coverage you may use just fine.
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Aydy said:
Wouldn’t this be quite costly when after the initial 2 years is up, the reality of spending more to protect a now (at the time) ageing device could be money saved towards whatever model is current. Beyond the 2 years cover I think I’d be saving for a further 2 years to ready myself for fresh tech
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Not really. iPad Pros are really expensive. USD 6 a month isn’t a lot.
 
@aakshey - Thanks for the info on renewall. Stuck a reminder in my calendar on the date of my 2-yr upfront policy expiration date. My Gen2 iPP 12.9 exhibits the touch sensitivity issue but I'm still tolerating it until its easily demonstrable in store. Getting to that point now but it's good to know that I can look to have it serviced/replaced and still be covered beyond.
 
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@aakshey - Thanks for the info on renewall. Stuck a reminder in my calendar on the date of my 2-yr upfront policy expiration date. My Gen2 iPP 12.9 exhibits the touch sensitivity issue but I'm still tolerating it until its easily demonstrable in store. Getting to that point now but it's good to know that I can look to have it serviced/replaced and still be covered beyond.
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You could use your white spot, battery, or sometimes spotty WiFi (for example public WiFi) not working well to get your iPad swapped.

You could also make a video of your issue.
 
@aakshey: the Pencil coverage is include in the cost of the iPad Pro coverage, I don't see any downside to that.

@Aydy: Apple's official replacement cost for an iPad Pro is $649. Local off-brand screen replacement costs are $300-400. $6/mo for a $49 replacement fee is a good deal.
 
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Aydy said:
Wouldn’t this be quite costly when after the initial 2 years is up, the reality of spending more to protect a now (at the time) ageing device could be money saved towards whatever model is current. Beyond the 2 years cover I think I’d be saving for a further 2 years to ready myself for fresh tech
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The math might work that way, maybe not. Your example included intangible values - whether it's better to get new tech every two years or to extend the life of what you own, and whether you consider insurance to be worthwhile.

Compare the monthly cost of a $1000 phone owned for two years ($1000/24=$41.67) vs. one owned three years ($27.77/month).

Insurance is a separate part of the equation. Either you think it's a good idea, or not. You can self-insure, or buy coverage. If you think having full-time coverage is a good idea and you would prefer to own your phone for three years instead of two... $27.77+$5.99 is still less than $41.67+$5.99.

Yes, if you keep your phone three years and don't extend AppleCare coverage beyond the first two years, then you've potentially saved $72 towards a new phone (and if you don't buy AppleCare at all, you've saved even more). Of course, if something bad happens to the phone then those savings go out the window. If nothing bad happens, you're a financial genius. That's the standard insurance gamble.
 
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@aakshey: the Pencil coverage is include in the cost of the iPad Pro coverage, I don't see any downside to that.

@Aydy: Apple's official replacement cost for an iPad Pro is $649. Local off-brand screen replacement costs are $300-400. $6/mo for a $49 replacement fee is a good deal.
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Yes. I get what your saying. I was thinking long term, say I didn’t use my AC in initial 2 year cover and then again didn’t use it in 3rd year then at that point I’d be greatful for the piece of mind but wouldn’t be interested in AC for a 4th year. Expensive as these things are and as reassuring AC is..it would still be a 4 year old device as the replacement. I’d probably be ready to move on with newer hardware by that point. Hypothetically speaking.
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The math might work that way, maybe not. Your example included intangible values - whether it's better to get new tech every two years or to extend the life of what you own, and whether you consider insurance to be worthwhile.

Compare the monthly cost of a $1000 phone owned for two years ($1000/24=$41.67) vs. one owned three years ($27.77/month).

Insurance is a separate part of the equation. Either you think it's a good idea, or not. You can self-insure, or buy coverage. If you think having full-time coverage is a good idea and you would prefer to own your phone for three years instead of two... $27.77+$5.99 is still less than $41.67+$5.99.

Yes, if you keep your phone three years and don't extend AppleCare coverage beyond the first two years, then you've potentially saved $72 towards a new phone (and if you don't buy AppleCare at all, you've saved even more). Of course, if something bad happens to the phone then those savings go out the window. If nothing bad happens, you're a financial genius. That's the standard insurance gamble.
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Yup. You nailed what I was thinking. Thanks for explaining. This is why I do not Vegas 😉
 
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@Aydy I hear that. It appears that the monthly insurance can be cancelled, I'm guessing after the initial 2y are up. Perhaps it's even more flexible than that?

I've managed to not drop my Surface Pro more than twice, and I'm definitely getting an iPad case with corner protection. otoh, I can't stop dropping my iPhone, whose insurance ran out and made me realize that 1) off brand screens suck and 2) I need a much more protective phone case.
 
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You could use your white spot, battery, or sometimes spotty WiFi (for example public WiFi) not working well to get your iPad swapped.

You could also make a video of your issue.
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Chatting online with a rep right now, replacement will be mailed out. Going to be a happy camper next week.


Edit: Pumping the brakes for a moment - got all the way to checkout expecting to put an amount on my CC that represented a hold for the value of the iPP being shipped as replacement until the old one was shipped back. What I got though was $599 for a repair and another $480 as a hold for the replacement device. Service tech is trying to resolve. [Developing...]

Update: Service tech was able to cancel the prior repair request and issue a new one showing just a non-return fee that would be put as a hold on my CC. Should be good (unless upon return they claim that my device fails to qualify).
 
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ApfelKuchen said:
Yes, if you keep your phone three years and don't extend AppleCare coverage beyond the first two years, then you've potentially saved $72 towards a new phone (and if you don't buy AppleCare at all, you've saved even more). Of course, if something bad happens to the phone then those savings go out the window. If nothing bad happens, you're a financial genius. That's the standard insurance gamble.
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Wish this deal had been available last year. Would've extended AC+ on my iPhone 7 256GB in a heartbeat. For the last couple of generations, I've found the new iPhones to be either too big or too expensive. I'm hoping the rumors of a 4.7" iPhone SE2 with A12/A13 pan out.

$6/mo would've been worth it to me for the iPad Pro 12.9" 512GB LTE as well. That way, I can take my time and upgrade because I actually want to and not because my old device died and I need a replacement ASAP.
 
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