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there are multiple theads on the forum discussing the pros and cons of Applecare. Half the people say you need it and the other half say you don't.
Without a second thought.....buy it. I have not had to use it with my MBP (thankfully), but it has provided great peace of mind.
It is really a personal decision. Do you think it is worth paying 20% of the cost of the computer to extend the warranty from one year to three? If so, buy Applecare. There is no right answer here.
Be very careful about eBay; I read a post here awhile back where a guy purchased AppleCare from ebay and it wasn't any good. We know B&H Photo is reputable, so why take a chance on eBay?
One repair makes AppleCare worth buying. I recently used it and had our 20 month old iPad 3 and charger cable replaced.
Yeah, with the deal B&H offers there is really no reason to use eBay. Over the years, I have bought AppleCare through eBay several times. I always used a seller with excellent feedback and it has always worked out great. Just something to keep in mind in case the B&H deal goes away.
I think it's worth it. I initially wasn't going to get it, but since I can afford it I figured I would for the peace of mind. You can't really replace any parts of the rMBP on your own, so if one thing goes wrong then you're screwed.
Plus I really like how the warranty is worldwide. But if the extra $200 or so won't hurt you, then definitely do it. You always have a year to purchase it either way.
Plus I really like how the warranty is worldwide. But if the extra $200 or so won't hurt you, then definitely do it. You always have a year to purchase it either way.