Apple Care

[Bballguy997]

For a first time mac buyer I might have a chance on august 6th (yes i know, right before WWDC, but I dont really care) for $1600, tax free($150).

Is the one year limited waranty good enough to last a couple months until I can buy the full one, or considering some of the problems (heat, dead pixels, and the rest listed here: http://www.appledefects.com/wiki/index.php?title=MacBook_Pro



will the one year limited cover most of those problems, or should I take the plunge and buy the full waranty now?

 

[discoforce]

For a first time mac buyer I might have a chance on august 6th (yes i know, right before WWDC, but I dont really care) for $1600, tax free($150).

Is the one year limited waranty good enough to last a couple months until I can buy the full one, or considering some of the problems (heat, dead pixels, and the rest listed here: http://www.appledefects.com/wiki/index.php?title=MacBook_Pro



will the one year limited cover most of those problems, or should I take the plunge and buy the full waranty now?

The one year Applecare offers the same coverage as the 3 year, save for a shorter amount of time. The other limit is that telephone support is free for only the first 90 days for the standard applecare. You can upgrade at anytime during the first year.

Whether or not you upgrade simply has to do with how much risk you want to take, after the first year. I went with the extended warranty and have used it aplenty for my 15" powerbook.

 

[ricgnzlzcr]

Get the 3 year warranty. When I first bought my powerbook, it saved it from a bad hard drive and it saved my girlfriend when she got her macbook twice. I plan on upgrading hers to 3 years when I get a bit more money. It's definitely worth it.

 

[Fleetwood Mac]

Something I'd do in your situation;

Buy the Mac on the 6th, don't open the box. If nothing enticing is announced, use your newly purchased Mac. If something that tickles your fancy is announced, simply return the computer. Because the box isn't opened and you're within fourteen day limit (by quite a lot) you won't have any problems returning the machine and probably won't even have to pay a restocking fee.

 

[solvs]

If something new is released and the price of the old machines comes down within 10 days of buying, they will give you the difference if you ask if you want to keep the old machine or let you upgrade to a new one (though they will often charge you a restocking fee). You can get AppleCare anytime within the year after buying your Mac, but yeah, you only get 90 days of phone support with the standard warranty. It's not that much for peace of mind, even if you never use it.

 

[Bballguy997]

Thanks for the advice, i'll wait and buy the care plan later on during the 1 yr.

Im trying to understand this, so sorry for the questions.

MBP costs $1999 - $200 edu - $200 for open box item (apple store said I could get this) + no tax on august 6th.

1 ) you guys are saying, buy, dont open, and if somethign new comes out for a lower price, exchange, and will I get my money back?

2 ) if I buy, dont open, and something new comes out upgraded at the exact same price as the current model (1999), are you saying I could exchange it for the new one, and I wouldnt have to pay anything even though the original cost $1600?

sorry, that probaly is confusing, but im trying to get the best deal.
Thanks

 

[discoforce]

I'd recommend reading Apple's policy on this:

RETURN & REFUND POLICY
If you are not satisfied with your Apple purchase of a product, please call 1-800-676-2775 for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the product. Configure-to-order, personalized or other customized product may not be returned for refund or exchange under any circumstances unless DOA. If the item is returned unopened in the original box, we will exchange it or offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned to the Apple warehouse within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 10% open box fee will be assessed on any opened hardware or accessory. If you purchased your order using an Apple Business Lease, you may be asked to provide a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) for apple to assess the 10% open box restocking fee.

Read more about this here. I'd also call to confirm this because your Education and Open-Box situation may make this different for you, I just don't know.