Applecare question

[iluvifone]

I typically buy an iPhone for 1 year and sell it, before buying the newest one (ie I bought the 3g, then sold it 1 year later and bought the 3gs, then sold it and bought the 4). I intend on doing the same thing this year with the iPhone 5 when it comes out. I have never had any problems with my phones, so I have never had to take them to the apple store to get serviced. I read about applecare today, and how you can purchase it separately. I also read that you receive a 1 year warranty from apple when you purchase an iPhone from them. Now, my question is, what exactly is the difference between the 1 year warranty that you get standard with every new iphone and the applecare service they provide? Do they not both cover the same things (hardware failure, battery losing it's juice, etc)?

Thanks

 

[Givmeabrek]

Applecare is just a one year extension on the warranty. It covers the second year. I don't think you need it.

 

[Applejuiced]

If you upgrade every year then dont buy it.
It just extends the warranty for another 1 past the original year covered.

 

[JD914]

Applecare is a waste of money.

 

[maclaptop]

I always buy it for a Mac, never for an iPhone.

 

[AndrewR23]

Applecare is a waste of money.

Agreed, I still got an advanced replacement through Apple without any Applecare. Didn't pay the 29$ fee either.

 

[The Californian]

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I always buy it for a Mac, never for an iPhone.

Exactly what I do.