Should I get AppleCare now?

[ScottFitz]

I bought my son an aluminum macbook a year ago and I bought the warranty off ebay for CHEAP. This laptop was meant to last him 4 years. Extending the warranty seemed a good idea. I did the same on my Air.

 

[JayInNJ]

Thanks all. I decided to purchase from LA Computers. They have it for $125+shipping, which is just about exactly the same as Amazon right now. If this were a normal desktop I probably wouldn't bother. I was thinking of waiting because I figured most things would go wrong in the first year anyway, but decided in the end to get it anyway, since it was not that expensive. I do live close to an Apple Store but lugging this thing in wouldn't be fun. It was a real trip lugging it out while trying to push a baby stroller at the same time.

 

[AppleFan360]

I bought my son an aluminum macbook a year ago and I bought the warranty off ebay for CHEAP. This laptop was meant to last him 4 years. Extending the warranty seemed a good idea. I did the same on my Air.

Be careful buying AppleCare on E-Bay. If you take your computer in for repair to Apple and they ask for proof of purchase of AppleCare, they generally won't accept E-Bay purchased AppleCare unless it's an authorized dealer. I've had this happen.

 

[Evostar*]

if buying thru the education store. isn't it 3 years warranty anyway? thats what i remember from somewhere anyhow. may have my info wrong.

here.

from their t&c

10. One (1) year Limited Warranty
10.1 All new Hardware carries a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
The warranty terms and conditions, which form part of and are incorporated into this Contract by reference, are
available for you to see by clicking the appropriate hyperlink below. Such warranty terms and conditions are
also contained in your Apple Hardware box. You may review a copy of the limited warranty on Apple Hardware
products, including its limitations and exclusions, before your purchase, by clicking the appropriate link below.
Such a limited warranty covers all Apple Hardware except those explicitly mentioned below in clause 10.1.1
One-year limited warranty for new products except iPod
!One-year limited warranty for iPod
!!The one-year limited warranty does not cover Software, Services or any other Products. You should refer to the
relevant Software licences for warranties which may apply to your Software.!!
10.1.1 All Apple-branded desktop and portable computer products shall be subject to a 36 calendar month
warranty period commencing from the date of purchase (the date of your invoice).!!

 

[THX1139]

if buying thru the education store. isn't it 3 years warranty anyway? thats what i remember from somewhere anyhow. may have my info wrong.

here.

from their t&c

10. One (1) year Limited Warranty
10.1 All new Hardware carries a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
The warranty terms and conditions, which form part of and are incorporated into this Contract by reference, are
available for you to see by clicking the appropriate hyperlink below. Such warranty terms and conditions are
also contained in your Apple Hardware box. You may review a copy of the limited warranty on Apple Hardware
products, including its limitations and exclusions, before your purchase, by clicking the appropriate link below.
Such a limited warranty covers all Apple Hardware except those explicitly mentioned below in clause 10.1.1
One-year limited warranty for new products except iPod
!One-year limited warranty for iPod
!!The one-year limited warranty does not cover Software, Services or any other Products. You should refer to the
relevant Software licences for warranties which may apply to your Software.!!
10.1.1 All Apple-branded desktop and portable computer products shall be subject to a 36 calendar month
warranty period commencing from the date of purchase (the date of your invoice).!!

Taken directly from their educational page:

Every Mac comes with complimentary telephone technical support within 90 days of your Mac purchase. In addition, a limited hardware warranty covers your Mac and all included accessories against defects for one year from the original purchase date.