New MBP 15" and AppleCare Protection

[cmckechnie]

Hey all, just a quick question.

I recently received my new MBP 15" that I ordered with AppleCare. Thing is, I didn't get an AppleCare box (that I believe I remember getting separately the last time I bought my 2008 Mac Pro). I've checked on my online Apple acct. and it correctly lists my new MBP as being supported until March 2014. I'm just curious if I should be concerned about not getting a separate AppleCare box shipped to me and wonder why I did with my Mac Pro.

Thanks.
cory

 

[mat1110]

they normally pre register it for you before it sent and just send you the documents. They give you a serial number and that if you don't buy it at the same time as the mac. So if it says on the apple website its resisted for few years then i wouldn't worry

 

[cmckechnie]

Yeah, I remember getting my ID# for my Mac Pro (still stuck on my monitor) but I guess the first time I need it on this MBP they'll just give it to me. As I say, I'm not too worried as it is correctly registered online, just curious as to why I didn't get the box this time.
Thanks,
cory

 

[xdbuix]

From what ive been reading, Apple is looking to move away from boxes and have everything online. I'm not surprised the box didn't come.

 

[cmckechnie]

OK perfect, when I was checking shipping it said Complete for the AppleCare, but it never had a Shipped tag, hence I was hoping that I didn't need to worry about it.
Thanks,
Cory

 

[Apple 26.2]

Enrollment is automatic if bought with the machine.

 

[HBOC]

did you buy it from Apple? If so, don't worry about it, just keep your receipt just in case