iPod Is it worth it to get Applecare?

[Luigi239]

I have a first Gen iPod Nano, that is working absolutely perfectly. It's warenty is comming up this summer, and I'm debating Applecare.

Is it really worth getting it? I am probably going to buy a new iPod within the next two years, but until then, I will be using my nano. I don't want to spend the 80$ if I don't have to, but then agian, 80$ that I have is better spending 250$ that I do not have.

Thanks

 

[Zwhaler]

Last year, in April, it was coming time to buy AppleCare for my iPod. I didn't know if I wanted to, it was working perfectly. About a day before there was no turning back, the thing crashed and was still covered by the free warranty. I bought AppleCare that day and it has been replaced 4 times since. I say it is worth it.

 

[dukebound85]

i wouldnt for an ipod. heck i havent even done so with my macbook. in fact i have never gotten it and have yet to ever need it.

i personally think laying about ~25% down for applecare is kinda alot

edit for the nano its only 40 bucks

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=6C04E172&nplm=MA964LL/A

 

[CEAbiscuit]

For an iPod, it's a waste... for any apple laptop, I think it's a must. To many little parts in them laptops! The nano has flash memory, nothing is really moving...

 

[dukebound85]

For an iPod, it's a waste... for any apple laptop, I think it's a must. To many little parts in them laptops! The nano has flash memory, nothing is really moving...

i agree. i may yet still get applecare for my macbook but that will be a decison later

 

[1rottenapple]

I have a first Gen iPod Nano, that is working absolutely perfectly. It's warenty is comming up this summer, and I'm debating Applecare.

Is it really worth getting it? I am probably going to buy a new iPod within the next two years, but until then, I will be using my nano. I don't want to spend the 80$ if I don't have to, but then agian, 80$ that I have is better spending 250$ that I do not have.

Thanks

Well if you are going to wait for 2 years till you buy another ipod, I say go for it. Your battery is probably going die in less than a year so you can use Applecare to replace it, plus any other issues. I know I am impressed with Applecare. They sent my nano within a week and they gave me a refurbished one. It looks totally knew though... If you were going to buy a new ipod in a few months, then of course don't buy applecare.

 

[TDM21]

I've purchased Applecare for both my PowerBook and my iPod; and had to use it on both. The hard drive failed on my PowerBook 16 months after I purchase and my iPod's clickwheel screwed up after about 22 months. Most people and places will say that the extended warrenty is a waste of money, but I think its worth having the peace of mind that when your device fails, it can be fixed.