Extremely debatable, as you can't drop the Watch like other iDevices as it's tethered to the wrist and it's waterproof to 1 meter for 30 min, also unlike other iDevices, and water damage would be covered under the standard warranty (and by extension, CC extended warranty).
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Extremely debatable, as you can't drop the Watch like other iDevices as it's tethered to the wrist and it's waterproof to 1 meter for 30 min, also unlike other iDevices, and water damage would be covered under the standard warranty (and by extension, CC extended warranty).
Of course it's debatable, hence why I said "depending on your lifestyle". I'm an active person, who is also clumsy and I also do tooling development for work. I'd say the probability for me to damage my watch is higher than a white-collared job where you sit at your desk all day.
You also seem to be hung up on the whole credit card warranty. While that's great and all, that doesn't always apply. What happens if you use a gift card for the purchase? Or receive the item as a gift? Or if your someone who just doesn't have a credit card at all?
Don't get so hung up on how people spend $49/$59
Yeah, but what I'm gathering is you have to be covered under the AC+ based off this sentence. Am I just a complete idiot and reading it wrong?
"Apple will replace defective batteries that do not live up to the 80% specification free of charge as long as the device is within its AppleCare+ coverage period."
I think Jay's point is that after the complimentary year of AC, the CC company would pick up the tab if the battery went out, since its part of the original AC coverage.
Straight from the horse's mouth:
Batteries are consumable parts that can fail because of a defect or because they wear out through normal use. If your Apple Watch fails because of a defect in the battery and it's covered by Apple's Limited Warranty or AppleCare+, we'll repair or replace your Watch. If your Watch is out of warranty and Apple's diagnostic test shows the battery's capacity as less than 80 percent of the original full-charge capacity, Apple offers out-of-warranty battery service. If your Watch has been damaged accidentally or needs other repairs, you might need to pay an additional fee for service.
The only criterion is that it has to be under warranty, either the standard warranty or AC+.
So if I were to get my watch wet washing my hands and it shorted out and required replacement due to a faulty gasket, would that be considered accidental damage or a defect in material or workmanship?
Defect in material or workmanship as the Watch is advertised and sold with the IPX7 water resistant rating.
No, its $49 for the Sport and $69 for the Stainless Steel version.
If you have enough money to buy the Apple Watch Edition you probably wouldn't care
No, its $49 for the Sport and $69 for the Stainless Steel version.
If you have enough money to buy the Apple Watch Edition you probably wouldn't care
Haha not buying the edition. I wonder how much AppleCare for the edition is.
I bought my watch last Monday and paid for AC+ in Canada it was $69. Yesterday I brought my watch to my local Apple Store because the remote function wouldn't work with my Mac or Apple TV. After almost an hour of trying and messing around we figure out the watch is definitely faulty and a repair case was launched. Because they didn't have any in stock I was offered the ability to have one shipped to me and I ship mine back once the new one arrives. Since I have AC+ the service was covered, without AC+ this service would have cost me $29. So while it would have been nice not to go through the hassle of exchanging it, it is nice to know that AC+ has it's benefits beyond accidental damage.
Personally the piece of mind was worth paying for. I dropped my first iPad (smashed the screen to smithereens) so I know I am a complete klutz. I
Personally the piece of mind was worth paying for. I dropped my first iPad (smashed the screen to smithereens) so I know I am a complete klutz. I