Got a New iPad Pro? Buy AppleCare+!

[Steve686]

Has anyone found out what the pure repair/replacement cost of the iPad 10.5 is WITHOUT AppleCare?

I'd factor that into the equation of whether or not to purchase AppleCare.

 

[JoJoCal19]

I've never bought AppleCare in the decade I've been buying iPhones and now iPads, as I'm fairly careful with my devices, even if I do toss them around (onto the couch, etc). But in handling the new 12.9 Pro, I think I may opt for it for the first time ever. Something about the size of the device and screen, it just feels more fragile than my Air, and I feel like it's easier to accidentally knock off the couch or drop.

 

[theNatest]

Has anyone found out what the pure repair/replacement cost of the iPad 10.5 is WITHOUT AppleCare?

I'd factor that into the equation of whether or not to purchase AppleCare.

https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair/screen-damage

Out-of-warranty* cost:
iPad mini, iPad mini 2: $199

iPad, iPad 2, iPad Air, iPad 5th generation: $249

iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2: $299

iPad Pro 9.7-inch: $379

iPad Pro 10.5-inch: $449

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation): $599

Plus a $6.95 shipping fee. Fees are in USD and exclude local tax.

Note:*Accidental damage isn't covered under the Apple One Year Limited Warranty.

 

[kupkakez]

https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair/screen-damage

Out-of-warranty* cost:
iPad mini, iPad mini 2: $199

iPad, iPad 2, iPad Air, iPad 5th generation: $249

iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2: $299

iPad Pro 9.7-inch: $379

iPad Pro 10.5-inch: $449

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation): $599

Plus a $6.95 shipping fee. Fees are in USD and exclude local tax.

Note:*Accidental damage isn't covered under the Apple One Year Limited Warranty.

Ouch! I just bought AC+ for my 10.5" online since I forgot to add it at the time of purchase. It's worth it after seeing those costs!

 

[pat500000]

Otterbox is a must.

 

[ZipZap]

Ive always had great service and prices from these guys.

https://www.squaretrade.com/ipad-warranty

That is not quite the same. ST is a diminishing value insurance policy. Use up the value sooner than 2 or 3 years, and it's done.
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https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair/screen-damage

Out-of-warranty* cost:
iPad mini, iPad mini 2: $199

iPad, iPad 2, iPad Air, iPad 5th generation: $249

iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2: $299

iPad Pro 9.7-inch: $379

iPad Pro 10.5-inch: $449

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation): $599

Plus a $6.95 shipping fee. Fees are in USD and exclude local tax.

Note:*Accidental damage isn't covered under the Apple One Year Limited Warranty.

If consumers saw this in store/online, they might rethink their purchase.

 

[throAU]

I'm not sure how this is meant to be a surprise? Drop anything this sort of size onto the ground and it will get broken...

IMHO phones are far, far more likely to get dropped than tablets, as you are a lot more likely to fumble around for a phone when it rings when you're busy doing something else. iPad will not be in that situation.

And my phone isn't any more either now i have a watch.

 

[valinda]

I'm very careful with all my devices, all in cases. I still bought the Apple care. Too bad it only covers for an extra
year past the warranty.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Not buying. Never needed it all these years. I feel like I am ahead on money.

If you are the type person who has lots of accidents or drop your devices, I suggest you spend the money.

 

[canesalato]

Yeah I was questioning his use of a 512 LTE model for a goddamn drop test....

applecare+

 

[The Game 161]

What Philip tested there isn't normal usage though

 

[Tapiture]

applecare+

Apple Care doesn’t cover drop tests or intentional destruction.

 

[dominiongamma]

Not getting it for an iPad, it's a waste, how people drop iPads is beyond me. iPhone I would get AppleCare for.

 

[acorntoy]

iPads have always been awful in drop test. Thankfully it's harder to drop than the phone's (shattered a lot of phones, but most of my iPads have been ok) however I do agree people should get some kind of insurance on the 12.9 model, especially if they are financing it on their telephone companies, it would suck to only owe $200 on your iPad then break it, then you still owe $200 and you have to pay $599 for a replacement. I didn't get insurance when I bought my 12.9 in January, and i'm currently saving to sell it and upgrade, mostly so I can get insurance. I'd rather pay $300 now for an upgrade and have insurance, so I don't have to pay $599 if I shatter my current one (it's dropped a couple of times, $10 screen protector saved it once).
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Not getting it for an iPad, it's a waste, how people drop iPads is beyond me. iPhone I would get AppleCare for.

I honestly didn't have a problem dropping them until the Air 2, I think maybe then it was so light it was an issue, the 12.9 is just so big it's clumsy sometimes.


+ On the topic of screen replacement's my dad just upgraded to the 2017 iPad because replacing his 16GB iPad Air 2's screen would have costed the same amount.

 

[canesalato]

Apple Care doesn’t cover drop tests or intentional destruction.

Unless they won't say it was a drop test

 

[mwhals]

I don't remember laptops being drop tested, but maybe they were.

 

[MrEcted]

I think these kind of tests are valuable, but why on earth would he do these tests with the 512GB LTE model?

 

[Closingracer]

EverythingApplePro posted a video with the new 10.5 inch iPad Pro, testing its durabity. Quite frankly, it did not do well... at all. Dropping it face down from a waist height resulted in a completely shattered screen, and later in the video he shows it can be bent with little effort. It’s quite a bad performance and, while iPads aren’t dropped as often as some other devices, means some of the more accident-prone users should definitely consider getting a protection plan.

That guy is a tool .

 

[aevan]

A question to you guys: do you think the new iPad Pros are less durable than the last gen iPad Pro? I remember EverythingApplePro really having a hard time bending the old 12.9" - then again, I can't imagine new ones being weaker in any way.

Also, anyone concerned with screen flex while drawing? It's really easy to flex the screen in the middle a bit while using the Penci.

 

[spiderman0616]

A question to you guys: do you think the new iPad Pros are less durable than the last gen iPad Pro? I remember EverythingApplePro really having a hard time bending the old 12.9" - then again, I can't imagine new ones being weaker in any way.

Also, anyone concerned with screen flex while drawing? It's really easy to flex the screen in the middle a bit while using the Penci.

The screen flex is normal and nothing to worry about.

 

[The Game 161]

That guy is a tool .

He's one of the best YouTube users around

 

[nnoble]

I don’t know why you think I believe that, I never said that, I just think the durability is pretty low and maybe people ought to buy Apple care if they think they might drop it.

Why reward Apple for inbuilt fragility by paying them more? In any case, my New iPad is going to be around for several years. I'll Buy a real good case.

 

[sracer]

Why reward Apple for inbuilt fragility by paying them more? In any case, my New iPad is going to be around for several years. I'll Buy a real good case.

Apple works to instill fear in their customers. Apple benefits by selling AppleCare, partners benefit by selling screen protectors, cases, etc. Even more so when the cases are stylish fashions and not just utilitarian protection.

I regularly encourage everyone to consider their own personal track record with devices. If a person is the type that drop their devices on a daily basis, then AppleCare, cases, etc. are a must-have. If they have accidents less frequently, consider a sturdy case (rather than the whole AppleCare package). The less frequent the incidents, the less AppleCare makes sense.

 

[craig1410]

I bought from John Lewis in the UK so I have a 3 year warranty, and I make sure to pick home insurance which covers me for accidental damage, for a fraction of the cost of applecare and it covers all my stuff.

For Europeans I'd argue applecare is a waste of money as you'd have repair cover for at least 2 years under EU law, and accidental damage insurance is cheaper from third parties.

Yeah that's fine if you don't mind your device being sent off to a "lowest bidder" repair company.

My wife dropped her MacBook Air and broke the screen after only 3 weeks of ownership. Just a glancing blow against the corner of a table right beside the glowing apple logo was all it took. Our home insurance would have covered it with a £150 excess plus premium increases for a few years, or we could get Apple to repair it in-store within 48 hours for £264. We went with the latter and are glad we did because otherwise we would have had to post off the laptop to some 3rd party repair shop.

Also, you might want to look at the terms of your 2 or 3 year warranty as it might not be as straightforward as you think.

 

[RadioGaGa1984]

I buy AppleCare+ on every thing that offers it. Peace of mind. And Im pretty easy on my things, I don't baby them I just take care of them.