Applecare worth it?

Sapa · Jun 17, 2011

Bearing in mind that in the UK we get a free 3 year warranty and 1 year telephone support when buying through the Higher Education store, is it worth paying extra for the Applecare support? If I pay an extra £48 I get an additional 2 years telephone support. Is that worth it? I presume people don't really need to use the telephone support anyway. If you have a real problem with your macbook then I guess you just take it instore.

applewins · Jun 17, 2011

Well if you get the 3 years warranty anyway then I don't think that's worth it. Plus, as you said, you can take it to the AppleStore (depends on how long you have to travel?).

Just for 2 more years phone support - nah :S

But it's up to you 49 bucks aren't that much if you look at the $$$$$ you paid for the Mac.

The 3 years warranty is the most important thing about AppleCare. Usually Macs don't make any problems, but if they do, you're happy when you've bought Apple Care.

At least, for questions you may consider asking in forums for any advice (as you did now)

Orlandoech · Jun 17, 2011

Worth it imo, but i would buy it nearing the end of the 1yr default warranty.

gmans46 · Jun 17, 2011

If it was just for phone support iwouldnt

Elven · Jun 17, 2011

How can I put it?

YES

Without a doubt best piece of mind their is when your Apple device god forbid conks about at about 15months old, the comfort of knowing as long as you have not dropped it or abused it, that you are covered.

I have owned various Apple devices and used the Applecare at times on them for replacements ( plastic 2008 MB went in twice through cracks ended up with base MBP Unibody for troubles )

Do it! :apple:

GGJstudios · Jun 17, 2011

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AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac or Apple Display

As to whether AppleCare is worth it or not, that's a matter of opinion. You'll find lots of opinions on both sides, with roughly 75% saying it's worth it. You really need to decide if it's worth it to you.

You can buy AppleCare any time during the first year warranty period, so you don't have to buy it at time of purchase.
You can check your remaining warranty and/or AppleCare coverage here
AppleCare will extend the 1 year warranty for an additional 2 years, for a total of 3 years coverage from the date of your Mac purchase.
It also extends telephone support from 90 days, which is included with your original warranty, to a total of 3 years.
You cannot buy AppleCare again or renew it once it expires.
Neither the Apple Warranty nor AppleCare will cover damage from accidents, spills, etc. They only cover manufacturing defects.
Neither the Apple Warranty nor AppleCare will cover batteries that have worn out. They only cover defective batteries.
For more detailed questions, read the AppleCare Protection Plan (pdf) agreement.

Sapa · Jun 17, 2011

Thanks to those that read my post and commented on the telephone part of it. I don't think I will bother taking out the extra cover. As long as it's covered by the warranty for those 3 years then that's all that matters.

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