Which warranty plan?

[2002cbr600f4i]

Ok, so I'm planning to buy a 3G model at Best Buy when they become available (that way I can put it on that card...)

Anyhow, just wondering what the pros/cons are of the two plans?

Applecare vs. Best Buy service plan

Specifically, do either cover a broken screen from a drop (I doubt it)? I'm usually REALLY good with my electronics, but you know that stuff like this happens from time to time beyond your control.

Thoughts?

 

[avaloncourt]

AppleCare will not cover user damage. If BestBuy has a replacement plan then that would be what you're looking for. Many of us opted for SquareTrade's warranty which includes damage.

 

[Wanderer]

Ok, so I'm planning to buy a 3G model at Best Buy when they become available (that way I can put it on that card...)

Anyhow, just wondering what the pros/cons are of the two plans?

Applecare vs. Best Buy service plan

Specifically, do either cover a broken screen from a drop (I doubt it)? I'm usually REALLY good with my electronics, but you know that stuff like this happens from time to time beyond your control.

Thoughts?

I bought a WIFI model from Best Buy. The Extended Warranty is $259.00. That is a little steep IMHO.

Lewis

 

[llarson]

One year coverage is $169.00

And they cover anything for a year.

I can transfer the coverage too.

22% is a lot but for a first generation device and one that is like the iPAD I thought it worth it.

 

[2002cbr600f4i]

AppleCare will not cover user damage. If BestBuy has a replacement plan then that would be what you're looking for. Many of us opted for SquareTrade's warranty which includes damage.

Ah nice! I hadn't heard of that one before, but it sounds promising. Might have to go for that one instead.

I know that when I had a laptop from BBuy with their plan, I was without a laptop TWICE for a month when I had to send it in for issues. Not exactly fun.

 

[theman510]

Ah nice! I hadn't heard of that one before, but it sounds promising. Might have to go for that one instead.

I know that when I had a laptop from BBuy with their plan, I was without a laptop TWICE for a month when I had to send it in for issues. Not exactly fun.

I have squaretrade for my iphone and ipad. Haven't needed to use it yet (knock on wood) but they're AM Best rated and are backed by a reputable insurance carrier. If you're interested, pm me your email address and I can send you a referral thing with a 20% coupon for you and i get like $5 or something.

My total came to like $90 for two years of coverage. Totally worth it in my opinion. Covers spills, breaks, cracks, anything. not bad for 12 cents per day