Imo the problem is not whether the device itself would break or not, but it's Apple's design and component choice that put the device at risk (eg. flexgate, various logic-board/GPU issues on macbooks, etc), and their incessant denial of the issue. And although you might be lucky that Apple acknowledged the issue on your specific macbook Pro, many others don't seem to be. Seeing the current track record of Apple store managers leaning more on it's-not-our-fault-you-should-pay-up vs the old good-gesture-customer-service, if I had to spend that much money on a device, I would get that extended warranty, especially on devices where self-repair/diagnose is impossible/extremely difficult.
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It Will Cost $699 to Repair a Broken 12.9-Inch M1 iPad Pro Without AppleCare+
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Because they make more portable products than ones that sit in a neutral spot such as a TV. This has nothing to do with Apple being confident about the stability of their products. You're ignoring how rough customers are on the stuff they buy. There is someone right on this thread stating that they could just sit on their iPad and smash it and get the repair covered by Applecare. It's the mentality of the consumer when it comes to products they carry around or are mobile with. That's why cell phones are dropped and smashed 24/7. That's why car crashes happen every day of the year. It's true that often people are simply careless and others with mobile products end in defects from wear and tear due to not sitting in a static spot.
By your statement then every company that makes products should be confident enough about the quality of their products to offer a lifetime warranty.
Then yes you should cancel your Applecare Plus if you truly think that your warranty would cover that. Did you read the Applecare Plus contract? Catastrophic damage voids the warranty.
The closer this gets, the more realistic Apple's own repair prices will become. Like what happened with battery and display replacements. Broken display: you get a new phone for 1/5 the price of the original. Broken display + water spill: you get the same phone for 4/5 the price.
Imo it's okay for Apple to charge whatever they want to ensure their own technicians are well-paid and quality is top-notch. The problem is, many of the issues are caused by Apple themselves with their mind-boggling design/technical decision that increases the risks of damages. And with their famous denial of design/technical flaws, often times users ended up having to pay for repair costs that are not the fault of the user.
It's like healthcare. The out of pocket cost is so outrageous that having an insurance is pretty much a mandatory, regardless of how much money pharmaceutical companies made.
Crazy stupid out of warranty cost to repair. AND AppleCare should be much longer. Why is AppleCare only 2 years. Because they want to sell you a new device. Hence the crazy cost of OOW repair. I think the guy earlier on this thread was right, to beat them at their own game, dont buy AppleCare as there is a very low likelihood you will use it.
I have only one device constantly break.. iPhone XR, the screen broke once by a slight tap the kitchen table. After reparing it 3 times, i bought a new phone.
The iPhone XR, to me, is the worst apple product ever.
No it’s 2 years.
The issue has to be there from the beginning BUT if the vendor doesn’t agree he has to prove it was not there originally. That’s why in real life it turns out to be like a 2 year warranty because it’s hard or impossible to prove the contrary most times. I believe it was the purpose of the law anyway.
Used goods are covered for 2 years as well but if you ask for warranty after 6 months then the consumer has to prove the defect was here from the beginning.
I can’t believe their absurd repair pricing is legal. It’s clearly priced that high to strong arm users into getting AppleCare, and with no alternative methods of getting parts to perform the repairs themself or through a third party, people are often left with no choice. This is one of the more disgusting things Apple does, it’s astounding that so many people praise them for it.
Pretty much standard across all industries to charge stupid prices for repairs. My $250 Samsung washing machine required a board change due to a faulty relay.We care about the environment, so we're going to charge you more than an iPad Air to repair it.
ONLY 64% the cost of it new 🤦♂️ Bargain.
Typical Apple though. The same that charges $329 for a 6.5" OLED (11 Pro max) replacement that the part costs about $67 per supply chain sources. EVEN paying an employee an hour and some toward the equipment to do the process, that is easily 50% or more profit to Apple hence the insane cost. It SHOULD be a $199 repair maximum.
The cost: $120 +labour ! ..... and changing the relay (simple repair under normal circumstances) was not possible as the board was filled up to the brim with silicone !
Warranty costs would at least double.
How much does it cost to manufacture an iPhone?
An iPhone generates approximately $650 in revenue for Apple. This figure has remained fairly steady over time. Using deduction from overall margins, it’s possible to estimate the gross margin…
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Also a customer would tend to keep the device longer, slow down the device cycle, and therefore force Apple to increase ASP of these models.
Yes, and you will use on of your annual incident claims. So. Don't sit on your iPad once a WEEK, but if an accudent happens during a calendar year from date of puchase, just the service fee. (Although I thought the service fee on an iPad Pro was $99, it'll be in the ppw)
And that's why Apple loves you & your contribution to Services profit margins 😂...seriously, your spruiking Applecare?? Lolol
It's not a matter of confidence. It's simply because Apple would need to raise their prices some to cover that additional year, and determined keeping the warranty at 12 months and current prices made more sense.
Given that despite this extensive history of broken products you keep buying Apple products, neither lucky nor unlucky are the adjectives that spring to mind. I'm thinking something that starts with a an r.And because I tend to opt for the higher-end models.
Funnily enough, if my Apple products do develop issues, it’s typically within a year of ownership, which the default applecare plan covers.
Here’s my history:
First imac - dead screen that was replaced by AppleCare. The guys actually came to my house to collect and return it after it was fixed. Pretty cool.
iphone 6S+ - dead motherboard. Replaced FOC by Apple.
Apple Watch Series 2 - problem with paint peeling. Replaced by Apple (but it took me 3 tries).
AirPods - replaced twice because one side died and ended up draining the case battery along with it. The first time, only the AirPod was replaced. The 2nd time - Apple replaced everything.
Magic Keyboard (imac) - sticky key problem, but Apple replaced it as it was within the 3-year warranty of my 2017 imac.
Smart Keyboard - had issues which was recognised and replaced by Apple.
So am I lucky or unlucky here?
Never had one Mac repaired, knock one wood. Still using my 2012 27 iMac with no issues, etc….
Well, I guess that just speaks volumes about how much better apple products are working for me (breakages and all) compared to the rest of the competition.
I guess there are just some things only the devil can offer.
Non-sense.
The RAM I put in my 2010 15” MBP had a LIFETIME warranty. My 512 GB SSD from Samsung had a 5 YEAR warranty.
It doesn’t matter if you put the RAM or SSD in a laptop or desktop, you get the full warranty.
Yeaaaaah that’s not a good look for the company that vehemently opposes right to repair…
