apple care

[mattopotamus]

Actually, most insurances won't take manufacturer defects at all, so it's kind of moot. And if the battery goes bad without defecting, even AppleCare won't cover it.

Of course, AC+insurance would be ideal, but not everyone has the type of budget to drop $600 protecting what already comes out to be a $2200 purchase.

how would the battery go bad with out being defective? A battery running its natural course of life is not going bad....

 

[Slivortal]

$600... you might want to switch your insurance company. I pay $42 a month and that covers two mac computer, and a bunch of video production gear (camera, lights, etc).

And Apple Care will certainly cover a defected battery.

I was talking about the combined cost of insurance AND AppleCare.

$42x3=$126+$350=$476. $500, not $600 in this case. But if you're looking at insurance at $70 a year, you might get closer to $600. This was more an illustration of how exorbitantly priced AC is. You pay less than half for FAR better coverage.

I'm all for insurance - it's quite the bargain for the better coverage (unlike AC).

Btw, that seems like a good quote - where did you get that from (if you don't mind me asking)?

AppleCare does cover defective batteries, but it does not cover ones that have simply worn out from use.

 

[heyimandy]

That's understandable. Everyone has their personal preference. It's whatever works for you and makes you happy. Some people have had bad experience others good experience... sometimes its luck of the draw I suppose.

My plan is business insurance so it actually also includes liability for when on set. It's AllState... now I'm not sure but I think they are only a Canadian company but take a look around.

All the best.

 

[Slivortal]

That's understandable. Everyone has their personal preference. It's whatever works for you and makes you happy. Some people have had bad experience others good experience... sometimes its luck of the draw I suppose.

My plan is business insurance so it actually also includes liability for when on set. It's AllState... now I'm not sure but I think they are only a Canadian company but take a look around.

All the best.

I've heard a lot of good things about AllState - I'll have to look into them more (I've been shopping around for insurance, and I've been frankly surprised at how inexpensive it is).

Thanks ~

 

[ZipZap]

I always buy their black tie protection plans. Had an iPod go out and they just gave me a new one (was probably my fault after dropping it lol) and also had an expensive pair of headphones go out they just gave me a new pair almost no questions asked. So I guess I been on the good side of things.

No, you just have not had to try and get service on a $2500 computer. Very different than handing you a new ipod.

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Sigh...

To all of you saying it's "foolish" not to get AppleCare - I personally say it's "foolish" to spend $350 on two extra years of purely manufacturer defects, when you could be spending $70 or less a year to get true insurance, which covers theft and accidental (which are the real issues with computers). The fact is, $350 is a TON of money to be spending on a strictly defect-based warranty, especially for only two years.

If you get your MBPR with the correct type of credit card (AMEX/Visa Signature - check with your cardholder to make sure), the insurance will go to two years without buying anything extra.

AppleCare on iPhones and iPads is worth it because it covers two bouts of accidental, and costs significantly less. I personally would take that $350 that I would spend on AppleCare and get over half an iPad, or plan a vacation somewhere (even after spending a relatively small portion of it on insurance).

Of course, this is all my opinion - don't blame me if you don't get it and would need it. But to me, the chances seem extraordinarily slim, especially considering if there are problems affecting every product within a product line, Apple usually will do some kind of replacement plan to prevent bad PR.

So you're basically paying $350 to prevent fringe defects that will probably never occur (especially considering the risk of accidental/theft - which void AppleCare - probably outweigh it).

I pay my Homeowners policy a extra $30 a year to cover the rMBP from theft and accidental damage. But its one shot use, not every damage. I need apple's warranty for everything else.

My carrier would not cover the ipad.

BTW...you dont need to spend $350 on the warranty.

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Not trying to advertise for any company, but bhphotovideo.com has Applecare for $244, over $100 less than the price Apple charges-and no tax. I was going to get Applecare at some point for my new Retina MBP, but this price made it a no brainer.

So in 2010 I played the lets see if I can get Applecare cheaper (especially at the holiday's). I can tell you that you will not do better than the cheapest price you can find today.

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You should never claim your insurance unless you really have to! Thats why sometimes if its something small they will just pay for the repair rather then use insurance. So why not get the Apple Care.

No a concern if you have a separate ryder for the device.

 

[MCAsan]

Not trying to advertise for any company, but bhphotovideo.com has Applecare for $244, over $100 less than the price Apple charges-and no tax. I was going to get Applecare at some point for my new Retina MBP, but this price made it a no brainer.

My two copies are on their way from B&H. I will not order the rMBPs until tax free weekend so I can get One to One service for them from a retail store. Driving a couple of hours to South Carolina for their tax free weekend will save me over $500 in taxes for two maxed out rMBPs with One to One. Some states (GA, TN,..etc.) have computer price limits on tax free weekend...SC does not.