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Poll: Get AppleCare+?
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Many won’t, butI did because this darn thing cost a lot of money and I have seen some Apple products have issues from time to time like the keyboard, the display ribbon being too short causing screen issues ,etc and I would have a means of getting these things fixed out of the normal warranty period.
I have been a Mac guy since 1986. I have never bought apple care. My current machine is a MBP 2012 15 in retina that still runs fine. I will be buying a new 2021 MBP pro in January and are considering getting it because the poor Apple track record since 2016. I feel have saved over $1000 over years not buying it. I could use that money to pay for any repairs.
I had an Intel MacBook with butterfly keyboard awhile back, spent most of its life in clamshell mode. One day the display was acting funny, basically was not useable...
Took it to Apple and it required a logic board replacement, fortunately it was within the 12month standard warranty so did not cost anything, but told myself, in the future, AppleCare would certainly be something I plan on buying with any future MacBooks.
Will definitely be purchasing AppleCare within the next week or two.
Took it to Apple and it required a logic board replacement, fortunately it was within the 12month standard warranty so did not cost anything, but told myself, in the future, AppleCare would certainly be something I plan on buying with any future MacBooks.
Will definitely be purchasing AppleCare within the next week or two.
I’ve owned 2 MacBooks, both had AppleCare. The first was a 2006 I kept until maybe 2012. It had its top case replaced several times under AppleCare before Apple put its program out. Even after AppleCare ran out, the display cable broke and they took care of that for free. Maybe I was lucky. Maybe they saw I previously had AC. Either way, I loved how they did that.
The 2010 MBP that replaced it never gave me any issues. I think I had the battery replaced and that pretty much covered the cost of AC.
I’m not sure how I feel about the + part of it. I’m pretty safe with my devices and for me, it just adds extra costs.
The 2010 MBP that replaced it never gave me any issues. I think I had the battery replaced and that pretty much covered the cost of AC.
I’m not sure how I feel about the + part of it. I’m pretty safe with my devices and for me, it just adds extra costs.
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I'm still getting it for peace of mind, however this was a more recent interesting read concluding it may not be worth it by much:
basicappleguy.com
To be fair, I've never had to use it ever in 20 years of Apple products, the few times I had to, it was either expired or already covered by some other repair/replacement program.
The AppleCare Hustle — Basic Apple Guy
Do you know if you are paying more for AppleCare than you are for the repairs you claim through Apple's extended warranty?
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To be fair, I've never had to use it ever in 20 years of Apple products, the few times I had to, it was either expired or already covered by some other repair/replacement program.
Yeah, I did.
For my early Mac Mini's it was great since the BT antenna seemed to be crap, which got me new Mini every few years for awhile.
With the ever increasing number of quality issues that seem to pop up more often, I prefer the piece of mind.
For my early Mac Mini's it was great since the BT antenna seemed to be crap, which got me new Mini every few years for awhile.
With the ever increasing number of quality issues that seem to pop up more often, I prefer the piece of mind.
Just like extended warranty's when buying a car you are paying for a break down before it happens and apple is gambling that it won't happen.
I have a problem with cracking MacBook screens and the new ones apparently kill the True Tone function if repaired by anyone but Apple. I can only imagine what the out of warranty repair cost will be for the new micro led displays. Not chancing a potentially very painful future fix
I had an iMac drive go, 3wks after AppleCare was up. Figured I was in for an expensive repair. No problem. Saw I had AppleCare and said the drive was going wonky while I was still covered. Replaced it at no charge! Mother dropped her iPad Pro and cracked the screen. Under AppleCare, no problem. Like another poster said, on $1000 products I get AppleCare.
I’ve burned out my 2007 and 2013 MBP logic boards within AppleCare, it would have been a disaster on both occasions. Both were surprisingly long lived after that.
In 27 years of buying and using computers, I've never bought it and never needed it. I've never even needed to make a warranty claim and I use my computers every day.
Ever since they started by month or by year options, I buy AppleCare+ on all my devices. Prior to that I used to mostly just buy it on portable devices like my iPhone and iPad.
I wrote this in an earlier post and let me repeat here:
This insurance plan costs nearly 20% of the purchase price. Maximum payout for the insurance policy (only for 1-2 extra year) is the cost of your device - actually less since it is usually a refurbished unit, and depreciation. Comparing with other types of insurance, the premium is really high here. If the purchase price of your device is not going to break your bank, which I think it is not otherwise you wouldn’t have bought the machine in the first place, besides a so called ”peace of mind” I don’t think you should buy this insurance plan.
i know this is an unpopular opinion but the money I saved by not paying for AppleCare has saved me money that can buy me several new Apple gadgets already over the 15 years of owning Apple products. If there is any manufacturing defects from Apple, it’s their fault and they should cover it or recall the product. I’m not going to pay 20% more for a feeling.
This insurance plan costs nearly 20% of the purchase price. Maximum payout for the insurance policy (only for 1-2 extra year) is the cost of your device - actually less since it is usually a refurbished unit, and depreciation. Comparing with other types of insurance, the premium is really high here. If the purchase price of your device is not going to break your bank, which I think it is not otherwise you wouldn’t have bought the machine in the first place, besides a so called ”peace of mind” I don’t think you should buy this insurance plan.
i know this is an unpopular opinion but the money I saved by not paying for AppleCare has saved me money that can buy me several new Apple gadgets already over the 15 years of owning Apple products. If there is any manufacturing defects from Apple, it’s their fault and they should cover it or recall the product. I’m not going to pay 20% more for a feeling.
I personally opted for AppleCare+.
Years ago, I had a 2011 fully maxed MBP. The overheating was out of control, and at the end of my AppleCare they gave me a brand-new 2013 MBP! They even included a 1TB SSD, when my previous model had a 750GB standard HD (this was $$$ at the time). I have always appreciated how much they stand by their product and this gives me a nice extension, so a no-brainer for me!
Years ago, I had a 2011 fully maxed MBP. The overheating was out of control, and at the end of my AppleCare they gave me a brand-new 2013 MBP! They even included a 1TB SSD, when my previous model had a 750GB standard HD (this was $$$ at the time). I have always appreciated how much they stand by their product and this gives me a nice extension, so a no-brainer for me!
I subscribed to the annual one for 100 bucks. Better save than sorry.
After just doing a quick check, I would say the cost of Applecare+ is closer to 15%.
Regardless, if we use your 20% and assume that will include the deductible you may have to pay for damage or replacement, that means you are getting the equivalent 15 years of coverage for both extended warranty and accidental damage before you pay out the full cost of the item. This assumes you replace the item and renew AppleCare over this time period.
For me, the cost benefit of me accidentally spilling a drink, or dropping my $3-4,000 laptop or even my $1500 phone or iPad sometime in those 15 years seems to be a pretty fair tradeoff.
How long do you have to get apple care after purchase. I keep seeing 60 days but I also read recently it was a year.
I know for MBP it is 60 days, I am guessing the same for all devices but I can not say for sure.
If anyone cares, I’m getting it for phone that arrives Monday, because I carry it around, and screen protector and case provide protection but not against freak accidents. But I’ll have to think long and hard, as someone said in another thread, for purchasing it for MacBook Pro that hopefully arrives by end of November.
i get it for hardware failures not drops. Dropping my 3500 dollar laptop is far less likely then the new design and new tech failing due to unforeseen complications or lack of significant testing.