Is Purchasing Applecare for MacBook Pro 2011 Worth It?

[mnsportsgeek]

I have never been a fan of extended warranties either, however my Macbook Pro, iPhone, and LED TV have all needed repairs that would have covered the cost of the warranty. Needless to say, I am sold on future warranties.

I would use this advice: If you can't afford to replace it, buy the warranty.

 

[Aniseedvan]

Sorry to bring this back up...

I will be buying an MBA thought the UK HE page.
Given it's hardware is covered for three years AppleCare by doing it this way, what's the advantage of paying the £48 for the telephone support?

I work in a town in the uk where there is an apple store. Presumably if it develops a fault in these three years I phone the store and take it in there?

I think I'm happy to spend the £48 elsewhere but wanted to check what else it might give me.

This is my first mac but I'd like to think a combination of some brainpower, internet and the great people on forums such as this, I'll get by!

 

[GGJstudios]

I will be buying an MBA thought the UK HE page.
Given it's hardware is covered for three years AppleCare by doing it this way, what's the advantage of paying the £48 for the telephone support?

There isn't much of an advantage. Keep your £48.