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Apple Care for iPhone 3GS
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Whether you want to hold on to your 3GS for two years or if you want to sell it in a year from now, either way it will benefit you. The resale value goes up if you JB/UL/AC your old iPhones. Win-Win situation in my opinion....
You have a year to decide. You can just renew in 11 months or so and sell or keep the phone then. Seems pretty simple to me.
Last month, I bought a 2G iPhone from someone on Craigslist. The one I bought had six months Apple Care left on it and that plus the condition of the phone made me buy it over the others.
Get it when you're 11 months in; you know just in case you get pushed into a pool again.
Agreed. I set a calendar reminder for a year from the day I got the 3Gs so that i could renew then if I still have the phone.
If you are planning to keep the phone for two years then get the plane. Ifyour battery or any of the hardware dies you can get it replaced for free. So it's really worth it. Also it increases resale value.
wise guy
i have to admit that was goodanyone else out there have to use apple care protection ?
I wonder where people get the idea that Apple Care is insurance instead of it being an extended warranty?
Also don't buy it direct from apple, buy it from an eBay reputable reseller. I think I got mine for $40
I would get it if your phone is very important to your job or school or whatever, and you can't risk losing it. And if you tend to not be the most careful person with your phone, it might be a good idea. BUT... you can always get a nice case for it, like a switch easy case, an incase slider, or one of those otter cases. Any will do, your choice
In other words, if the problem is your fault - No. If the problem is Apple's fault - Yes
Nothing wrong with that
In other words, if the problem is your fault - No. If the problem is Apple's fault - Yes
Nothing wrong with that
Sure thing.
I have had my 3G since launch, never came close to dropping it.
I still would like the option of insurance just in case.
And AppleCare for the iPhone is a sucker's bet.
How many iPhones stopped working on there own after a year?
The educated electronic shopper's rule, if it doesn't break on its own in 90 days, it probably won't in another year.
But go ahead and line Apple's pocket, they need help keeping the lights on.
