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I've owned several Ti models, and they hold up well. Admittedly, I have a white-collar job, and haven't BASE jumped in a hot minute :rolleyes: or engaged in X-games events, so I guess YMMV. My AW7 battery is at 70% and I am upgrading just because I feel like it, not necessarily out of necessity.
 
I had Apple Care on my S7 and continued with it until I had had the battery replaced, then cancelled. Factoring in the price I would have paid for the battery replacement, it worked out a good deal. Having said that, I just this week got an S10 Natural Ti and won’t be bothering with AC I don’t think. Chances of significant damage are much lower.
 
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