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How many of you plan on getting Applecare?
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Well the $79 is an incidental charge, so I (personally) don't count that. However, I would rather pay $79 for an accidental replacement over $329. That is a good point though.
Incidental charge? It's the per incident deductible. We're saying the same thing I think.
I'll be getting AppleCare tomorrow for my 6+ and add it for my husband's when his comes. He is accident prone even with heavy duty cases on his so its always good for us to have. I learned my lesson with iDevices when our dogs shattered the screen on our iPad 2 and I had to pay $250 to replace it
I've never purchased AppleCare on any of my iDevices but I decided to buy it for my 6 Plus 128GB. I like using my iPhones naked and this gives me some peace of mind.
I had my iPhone 5 for a year and dropped it in water. Got it replaced at an Apple Store for $229. Have had this one for a year now too. Get my 6 plus soon. Not getting it. Think it costs more in the long run honestly. But who knows, companies don't put things out not to make money.
What's the difference between carrier insurance and apple care? Carrier insurance covers lost/stolen but apple care doesn't? Carrier insurance is $10 a month so $120 a year while Apple care is $100 a year? I've never had apple care so trying to understand
this is the first time I bought the phone outright so I got AppleCare+ the lady on the phone was hard to understand had an accent.
the 2 accidental damages when you accidentally damage the screen and pay the $79 do they fix the phone or replace it?
the 2 accidental damages when you accidentally damage the screen and pay the $79 do they fix the phone or replace it?
We all get one year warranty right? AppleCare just extends it to two years, so for people that plan to get another phone next year, does it matter?
no apple care covers accidental drops(2 of them) you have to pay $79 each time but thats a lot cheaper than the cost to replace a broken iPhone
regular warranty only covers manufacture defects and not user damage
Like all insurance plans, it depends on how much coverage you want. To be fully covered, I'd recommend you get the AppleCare Protection Plan (aka AppleCare+, AC+, APP) as well as AT&T's insurance. It'll cost you $99 for enrollment of APP and a $79 deductible per claim (with a 2 claim maximum). Use APP for any accidental mishaps, as it's cheaper to repair/replace through Apple. For loss/theft, you'll use AT&T's insurance, and pay the $199 deductible.
Another nice point, is that AC+ comes included with tech support for two years.
You could also go with SquareTrade. SquareTrade (ST) covers you up to the purchase price of the device. So if you break your screen or drop it in water, you can still go to a genius bar and have them replace it for $329, and ST will send you a check. That means with ST, you can potentially have your iPhone fixed many more times than AC+. For instance, if you crack your screen, it's only $129 for a replacement through Apple. For a $750 iPhone, you could have your screen replaced 5 times! If you crack it a sixth time, ST will send you the remaining $100 that you're insured for, and you'd pay the final $30. Sweet deal.
Also know that you can cancel your AC+ or ST warranty at any time, and they'll send you a prorated amount back. Therefore, if you have AT&T Next like I do, when you upgrade the next year, since AC+ isn't swappable between devices, you can call Apple (or ST) and get a ~$50 refund to apply to your next upgrade's AC+.
A lot can happen within 12 months.
Also aside from what was mentioned it could potentially add a little bit to resale. It won't offset its initial expensive but it stays with the device. So you can resell a device with a 1 year warranty (remaining) that covers accidental damage. Although not morally appropriate a buyer could get a brand new (refurb) for an additional $79 if they "accidentally" broke it.
AC+ status is also easily checked online too.
I got AppleCare+ AND a case. Why not..plus i like cases. Adds a little "flair" to my phone and hopefully keeps the bending away.
Also know that you can cancel your AC+ or ST warranty at any time, and they'll send you a prorated amount back. Therefore, if you have AT&T Next like I do, when you upgrade the next year, since AC+ isn't swappable between devices, you can call Apple (or ST) and get a ~$50 refund to apply to your next upgrade's AC+.
