Just to make sure, I can wait up to 1yr before buying AppleCare?

[thermodynamic]

I adore my new 17" MBP, which I bought from Best Buy but without their warranty plan, but I would like to wait a couple of months before getting AppleCare for it. I recall reading I have up to 1 year to decide, but that source may not be correct.

Can I get AppleCare through amazon.com or can I get it directly from Apple? If the latter, can I get a discount by showing my student ID?

Or do I need to get it now?

Thx!

 

[eawmp1]

Can get up to, but not after one year.
Cheaper on Amazon. Don't think student discount on AppleCare.

http://www.apple.com/support/products/mac.html

 

[ThaDoggg]

You can get it before the 1 year expires. Ordering from Amazon is fine. Student discounts also apply so you could buy it online from the Apple education store or from a physical store by showing your ID.

 

[wordoflife]

Yes
I would order from here if I was you. There is almost a 100$ difference from Apple.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582543-REG/Apple_MC247LL_A_3_Year_AppleCare_for_15.html

 

[Queen of Spades]

Yes, you can use your student discount, making Apple Care $239. Just make sure you get it and register it before your 1-year warranty is up.

 

[thermodynamic]

Yes
I would order from here if I was you. There is almost a 100$ difference from Apple.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582543-REG/Apple_MC247LL_A_3_Year_AppleCare_for_15.html

That's a great price and especially great to know, especially after I graduate and can't use my student ID anymore. I might order from them directly, as they cover the 17" model as well.

Yes, you can use your student discount, making Apple Care $239. Just make sure you get it and register it before your 1-year warranty is up.

Thanks! They are ultimately $5 less, so I might purchase from them directly. The next time I go to the Apple store (probably Rosedale) I'll likely buy it there while my ID is still in effect... (not graduating until later this year, but still...)