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All iPads Naked iPad, Apple Care +?

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1251division

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Oct 8, 2012
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Just got my first iPad this week, black mini. I really don't like the aesthetic of a case, but want to be protected or operating under a reasonable calculated risk. I've mostly only used it at home, but look forward to venturing out of the house.

I clearly understand that the mobile aspect of the device provides unique opportunities for damage.

In your experience, what's your opinion of AC+ for iPad? What's the consumer consensus?

(I do not currently carry AC+ on this device.)
 
Have personally never bought AppleCare for iPads and have owned the first, 3, and now 4. Don't keep them long enough to make it worth it as I will be reselling 4 once 5 is out. Do get it for computers because I expect them to last years.
 
I have AppleCare plus for my ipad and all of our iPhones because I prefer no case. That being said I upgrade every year and the great thing about AppleCare + is they will pro rate a refund based on the time you have remaining. I say it's worth it for me but at the price point of the ipad mini I could see debating it a little more.
 
Portability is the Key

I have AC+ for my iPhone 5, but I won't be getting it for my iPad 4. When/if I get an iPad mini w/Retina, I will get AC+ for it. If I am likely to carry the device out and about, then I want the protection.
 
1251division said:
What's the consumer consensus?
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No such thing. It's a matter of preference and discussed in many, many threads. Even if one choice is more popular than the other you need to make the call for yourself based on your needs/wants/priorities/etc.

Same goes for Applecare for any Apple product or any extended warranty on any product in general. It's a subjective matter. Otherwise either everyone would buy them or no one at all would buy them.
 
I've got Applecare+ on my iPad 3 and I'm happy I did. I've dropped it at least three times onto concrete with no cracks so far. Obviously, the fact that the new Applecare provides accidental damage protection now sold me.
 
Have AppleCare+ on my iPad Air and iPhone 5S, and have always had it on my last couple of devices. Have used it every time, mainly due to drops. Bringing my iPad in tomorrow for a smashed power button and a bent rear shell. I try to be careful, but I guess I'm accident prone. :confused:
 
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