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AppleCare+
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Not sure about 'took'. But, yes, I certainly paid for Apple Care...
And, I say it this way, because of the cost of Apple Care for the iPhone X.
And, I say it this way, because of the cost of Apple Care for the iPhone X.
I paid for AppleCare + for my iPhone X, especially with the high cost of repair and using a slim leather Apple case this time.
Nope, I’ve had the iPhone since the 3GS and only had one break on me. I would rather pay for my phone to get fixed on the rare chance something happens vs giving Apple $200.
Screen Damage (with and without AC+)
$229 vs $279
Other Damage (with and without AC+)
$299 vs $549
No Damage (with and without AC+)
$199 vs $0
Screen Damage (with and without AC+)
$229 vs $279
Other Damage (with and without AC+)
$299 vs $549
No Damage (with and without AC+)
$199 vs $0
Never had Apple Care plus on any of the iPhones I had. I also never cracked a screen before. I rarely use cases and when I do, it’s just for scratch proofing it. It won’t help with drops lol
Never had it for past phones but, I may consider it when I get an X. You can never tell when an accident might happen. I’ve been extremely careful with my phones and have yet to damage one but, you never know when the luck runs out.
It’s $29 for a screen repair on the X with AC+
And it’s $99 for any other repair, with AC+ for the X.
I get it on all my Apple products. If I keep the device, it extends it for as long as I keep it. If I sell the device and upgrade, either I sell the device with AppleCare easier and make a little more, or if I sell to Gazelle, I call AppleCare and get my money back on the AppleCare minus the time owned.
I included the $200 you’re paying for AC, so it’s $229 and $299 total.
That seems like a fair way of putting it, but due to the fragile nature of the X, I don’t think it’s unfounded to factor in multiple incidences. It would work out a hell of a lot cheaper with AC+ if you Require a second repair, especially with the rear glas being about as damage-prone as the front and at over £500 a pop with out AC+...
End of the day it’s all a gamble.
I would get it if you plan on going case-less. My preference is to not use a case and I can't tell you how many times AppleCare has saved me lol.
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You have to be extra careful now that both sides are glass! I'm team no case, but the drop tests show it cracks very easily.
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You have to be extra careful now that both sides are glass! I'm team no case, but the drop tests show it cracks very easily.
I don’t usually get AppleCare+ for my iPads, but I do for my phones. Not only for the included accident coverage/lower deductible, but in practice the quicker turnaround times (often just giving you an immediate replacement in store, rather than sending it off for repair) and they do often appear to be prepared to help you out after the warranty period is over if you were an AC+ customer, though of course they are not required to at that point.
Aside from the glass, given the X is still new, I also appreciate having the extended manufacturers warranty through AC+ in the event issues pop up in a year or two.
Aside from the glass, given the X is still new, I also appreciate having the extended manufacturers warranty through AC+ in the event issues pop up in a year or two.
I purchased it. I use my phone naked, so it is a must (at least with the X). The price for repairs are insane with the X.
Never had a screen smash, did bend my iPhone 6 though. Got AppleCare just on the basis of 529 dollars for back panel repair.
I second. AppleCare + is indeed necessary for iPhone X due to the high repair costs, although I am using the best quality case protection such as otterbox and will get Lifeproof nuud when it is released for X.
This is my first time to have AppleCare+ in my iPhone ownership history.
Mentally AppleCare+ is an invisible case.
I got it for my Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus and started to really enjoy using the phone everywhere without a case, even around the swimming pool. Apple also prorates the plan if you cancel at any time. So I think it’s worth it for $99/yr. ($65/yr for my 7 Plus)
I got it for my Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus and started to really enjoy using the phone everywhere without a case, even around the swimming pool. Apple also prorates the plan if you cancel at any time. So I think it’s worth it for $99/yr. ($65/yr for my 7 Plus)
I always get AC for my macbooks as i tend to keep those for at least 3 years. I got AC+ on my phone for the first time, and that's because of the high out of warranty repair costs. Also, Apple care replacement services are top notch, you'll never be left without a phone for more than a few hours.I also plan to sell the phone in september and with apple care that will be easy as can be. I dropped the X for the first time a few days ago (case, no screen protector). Case has a rough edge from impact but the phone was unharmed. But... if it fell on a different angle, that OLED screen would have been toast. A situation like that would have been so stressful without AC (whether it broke or not).
I always get AC+ but have never actually needed to use it.
I figure, better to have and not need than to need and not have. And fate would have it that the one time I decide not to bother that's when something will happen.
I figure, better to have and not need than to need and not have. And fate would have it that the one time I decide not to bother that's when something will happen.
I didn't have it for my iPhone 6+, broke the screen 3 times and had to pay out of warranty repairs 3 times... Luckily back then fixing the screen was $120 each time. The cost of that OLED repair (or glass back repair) meant i had no choice.