Applecare or Bestbuy Warranty

[gothamm]

I don't understand how people are recommending applecare, even though it doesn't protect from accidental damage. Macfanboyism?

 

[woodekm]

Funny you mention it, I Just received my Applecare certificate today from Apple, which I bought off of Ebay ($219).

Now my MBP is good till 3/2011. Sweet.

 

[dallas112678]

I bought my MBP at Best Buy and I have 14 days to decide whether to get the Best Buy Warranty or the Applecare Warranty. I did purchase the one year accidental warranty from Best Buy just incase something does happen to it.

I cant stand best buys warranties, they basically dont cover the most likely things to happen and end up covering the least likely things to happen.

Take in case my LCD HDTV, it has a case of image persistance (LCD version of burn in) IP sometimes can go away and thats how it differs from burn in is that its not always permenent but mine hasnt gone away. My $200 (the actual tv cost $700) best buy warranty only covers a bulb replacement and thats it basically by the time i need that the warranty would cost much more than just replacing the whole TV, and that warranty just doesnt cover hardly anything at all and theres nothing you can do about their TV warranties even if the salesman says it covers all these things.

Im not sure about their computer warranties but when i bought my ps3 from their i got the product replacement were they just swap it out right then and there if it doesnt work ($100). Except if you use it then you have to buy another replacement plan or your SOL.

I think Best Buy is the biggest rip off when it comes to warranties and i will never buy anything big electronics wise from them again because of this.

 

[kkat69]

I don't understand how people are recommending applecare, even though it doesn't protect from accidental damage. Macfanboyism?

I love how people revert to the terms Fanboi or the above statement when people promote or suggest Apple products as opposed to someone else's comparable products.

It's been stated before each system has it's pros and cons. However, I do believe the 'accidental' issue is an 'extra' service to purchase.

Let me enlighten those who haven't read the entire thread.

Personally I would just stick to the Apple care for the extended warranty. As for the Best buy, I would only buy the ADH (Accidental Warranty) from them. That covers a cracked LCD or spilled liquids on your MBP. Apple Care does not cover that.

Both has its pros and cons. I don't think Apple offers accidental on any of their machines.

As someone said earlier, each plan has it's pros and cons.

Again, bottom line Applecare is the best comparing to Best Buy warranty. Best Buy normal Warranty almost covers the same as Apple Care but your service isn't as great. NEITHER COVER ACCIDENTAL!!!! That is seperate. I went into BB on my way home and a sales person confirmed this.

SOO Mr MacFanboyism, we DO recommend Apple Care for warranty. However if the OP wants additional then ADH would be an option should the unforseen happen which is EXTRA.

 

[weg]

Store warranties are almost always overpriced.

Right. And if the price of AppleCare is not overpriced, that means that every fifth Apple computer breaks down completely..

 

[gothamm]

I love how people revert to the terms Fanboi or the above statement when people promote or suggest Apple products as opposed to someone else's comparable products.

It's been stated before each system has it's pros and cons. However, I do believe the 'accidental' issue is an 'extra' service to purchase.

Let me enlighten those who haven't read the entire thread.





Again, bottom line Applecare is the best comparing to Best Buy warranty. Best Buy normal Warranty almost covers the same as Apple Care but your service isn't as great. NEITHER COVER ACCIDENTAL!!!! That is seperate. I went into BB on my way home and a sales person confirmed this.

SOO Mr MacFanboyism, we DO recommend Apple Care for warranty. However if the OP wants additional then ADH would be an option should the unforseen happen which is EXTRA.

I am glad you love it.


macfanboy....

 

[TSE]

I would buy the Applecare warranty just because it has been proven to be one of the best.

 

[kkat69]

I would buy the Applecare warranty just because it has been proven to be one of the best.

According to gothamm that makes you a macfanboy.

Then again, his last response was a last ditch febal effort of getting the last word in when he was put in his place.

Good luck OP in your decision.

 

[estaban85]

battery

does apple care cover a battery if it stops holding a charge?

 

[tigress666]

does apple care cover a battery if it stops holding a charge?

If it did, I'd be very shocked. I have yet to see any extended warranty cover battery issues. Shoot, I think it's pretty rare for warrantees to cover batteries.

As for Applecare vs. Best Buy? Well, I will fully admit I'm bitter but I would say Applecare all the way and don't trust Best Buy for any warranty that they offer (for breakage or abuse kind of warranty I'd check with whoever insures your car/house to see if they offer something. I know State Farm does and they'll just re imburse me for the value I claim for my macbook. And it doesn't get pro rated either. So at this point if my macbook got dropped, I could afford a way better computer than it. In fact I've joked that I wish something would happen to it since I am buying a new computer but couldn't get myself to purposely do something to it. And yeah, honest enough that I did accidentally tip over a soda bottle near it a week ago and managed to catch it before it spilled while wishing I hadn't managed to).

Last time I got some sort of Best Buy warranty I wish I had saved the money and hassle and just bought another item cause it wasn't worth the run around I got. But, I paid for the warranty and I felt on principle I should keep at them to actually honor it.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

does apple care cover a battery if it stops holding a charge?

Yes, as long as it's because of defect.

More Info.

 

[GGJstudios]

does apple care cover a battery if it stops holding a charge?

Batteries are not covered by warranty or AppleCare, except in the case of manufacturing defects.

From Battery Replacement:

Your one-year warranty includes replacement coverage for a defective battery. You can extend your replacement coverage for a defective battery to three years from the date of your notebook purchase with the AppleCare Protection Plan. However, the AppleCare Protection Plan for notebook computers does not cover batteries that have failed or are exhibiting diminished capacity except when the failure or diminished capacity is the result of a manufacturing defect.

Apple Limited Warranty:

This warranty does not apply:
(f) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship;

AppleCare Protection Plan:

b. Limitations. The Plan does not cover:
(ix) Consumable parts, such as batteries, except in respect of battery coverage under APP for iPod or unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials and workmanship;