Did you buy Apple Care+ with iPad?

[Built]

I called this morning. They told me to go to the store to add the applecare+.
Anyone else with any luck adding on the phone vs going to the store?

I'm in California...I called AppleCare at about 7 AM local time this morning; gave them my serial number (I purchased my iPad 3 from Best Buy yesterday morning), and they quickly took my credit card information, and activated my AppleCare + coverage.

Very easy.

 

[appleguy123]

is this confirmed? If so, I'll definitely pass on the Aaplecare+ or Squaretrade coverage.

That's what it says on all iPad warranty repairs. It says that it would cost $269, but you're covered so it's free.

 

[jjk454ss]

That's what it says on all iPad warranty repairs. It says that it would cost $269, but you're covered so it's free.

OK, thanks. If anyone finds out its different for the 3rd ten ipad, please post here.

 

[theRick119]

I bought it. I figure $99 isn't that much more than a good case. I prefer to use it without the bulk. good deal for me

 

[ZBoater]

That's what it says on all iPad warranty repairs. It says that it would cost $269, but you're covered so it's free.

There's a $50 deductible, ain't there?

 

[LFMNX]

I bought the applecare + to protect my mind, not my iPad.

 

[Jasmynp]

I didn't buy it. I guess I like living on the wild side. I do have it for my MBA though.

 

[MajorTCS]

AppleCare at local Apple Store

i received my iPad on Friday! Upgraded from original. I am very happy. But, I had to go to Apple Store in order to purchase AppleCare +. The " genius"had to confirm that my brand new iPad was not damaged, before selling me the warranty. Now it has been 12 hours and I have not received a confirmation email. I made sure to get a receipt before leaving the store. I am not happy with the process. Wish we could return to the old days do ordering online.

 

[LFMNX]

Now it has been 12 hours and I have not received a confirmation email.

Have had 3 instance where I never got the email.

 

[appleguy123]

There's a $50 deductible, ain't there?

That was for my iPad 2, with damage covered under warranty. For the iPhone, it says $199 in that space, the cost of an out of warranty replacement.

 

[ZBoater]

That was for my iPad 2, with damage covered under warranty. For the iPhone, it says $199 in that space, the cost of an out of warranty replacement.

Aahhhh, got it. Thanks.

 

[doboy]

It seems Apple changed the price on the Out of Warranty service for damaged iPads.
$299 for new iPad
$249 for iPad 1/2
There is no deductible for out of warranty service, at least it's not listed.

Per this website
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=ipad

 

[macbookguy]

I bought it. With the $829 price tag for my 64gb LTE iPad and the travel I have to do the next year, it was the best option for me. $49 should anything happen is good news.

 

[jackc]

Nah, I'll take my chances. There's a reason warranties are very profitable for companies. You remember the time you needed it, but not all the other times you spent money on it.

Insurance makes sense for catastrophic losses. Although iPads are expensive, it's still relatively small. Just my two cents.

 

[taedouni]

I bought it to be on the safe side.

 

[emaja]

I did just for the peace of mind. $100 isn't that much and knowing that I can walk into any Apple Store with a shattered iPad and walk out with a brand new sealed in box replacement is worth it to me.

YMMV.

 

[appleguy123]

I did just for the peace of mind. $100 isn't that much and knowing that I can walk into any Apple Store with a shattered iPad and walk out with a brand new sealed in box replacement is worth it to me.

YMMV.

Refurb. Not new.

 

[doboy]

Now that I've thought about AppleCare+, I may end up buying the plan. I believe that in CA and some states, you can get a pro-rated refund on warranty plans if you cancel it. So I can protect my investment for about a year for roughly $50 then cancel it before selling it or sell it with the plan for more. Hmm... 28 days and counting.

Edited: just took a look at the terms and it says you can cancel it for a pro-rated refund unless prohibited by local laws... Also one-time permanent transfer of the plan.

 

[LocoStrange]

Bought my iPad with my Amex. Good enough for me

 

[wkoalmc2011]

I got something better than AppleCare+ it's called an Otterbox Defender. I do a yearly upgrade anyway.

 

[epi117]

I went back and got it today. Im feeling like this new ipad is a keeper and will be in familiy for a bit. So worth it to me.

 

[appleguy123]

I got something better than AppleCare+ it's called an Otterbox Defender. I do a yearly upgrade anyway.

That makes the iPad so bulky though...

 

[emaja]

Refurb. Not new.

All Apple refurbs I have bought are exactly as new. I could not tell the difference, so it all the same to me.

 

[doboy]

Bought my iPad with my Amex. Good enough for me

I did too, but it only covers 90 days (?) of accidental damage and 1 additional year of manufacturer warranty that doesn't provide accidental damages.

 

[StevieWonderMic]

Yep, it's worth it. The longer I have my iPad I tend to throw it around. The peace of mind that it brings also. 2X accidental and for $50..