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Apple Care?
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You can add it any time within the first year from date of purchase. Apple doesn't send you a reminder, so you have to be sure and buy it within the time period. You can get it from Amazon for less, I believe. I've always bought it, but never had to use it, but I think it's worth peace of mind and it helps when you sell your old computer. It's easy to transfer the Apple Care via email, too.
It isn't insurance, it is an extended warranty. It takes your 1 year warranty and moves it out to 3 years. It also adds phone support.
Is it worth it? I have taken both macbooks in for repairs two years out. I would have had to pay well over 1K for the repairs if I didn't have it. Yes, it is worth it. Search the forums and you will find lots of stories like mine.
It's an insurance, if you plan to keep your MBP 2-3 years, then is worth it. And you have 364 days to think about it...
You can get the student discount after the fact.
You can add it any time within the first year from date of purchase. Apple doesn't send you a reminder, so you have to be sure and buy it within the time period. You can get it from Amazon for less, I believe. I've always bought it, but never had to use it, but I think it's worth peace of mind and it helps when you sell your old computer. It's easy to transfer the Apple Care via email, too.
Apple actually does send you a reminder as they send you an e-mail to the address you gave when you bought your Mac. And as for price, see above, as student discount is actually better than what Amazon gives you.