Newbie apple care question

[rbcp]

After many years of contemplating, I finally took the plunge today and purchased an iMac. I have an iPhone and iPad as well.

I have read a ton on this forum and others, and most apple users speak of apple care as a necessity. Why is that? Why do I need it??

 

[WillEH]

3 years fantastic service, need I say more?

But for real, it's best to go for 3 years, you're covered against any issues that are out of your control (not accidental damage) You'll be kicking yourself in 1 year if something happens to it and you have no support, or worse have to pay lots of money to repair it when it could of been fixed by Apple for free.

 

[GGJstudios]

AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac or Apple Display
AppleCare Protection Plan

As to whether it's worth it or not, that's a matter of opinion. You'll find lots of opinions on both sides. If you want more information, here are just a few of many threads on this topic, found by searching the forum with Google:

Is AppleCare Worth It?
Is AppleCare Plan worth it?
applecare worth it?
Is AppleCare worth it?
Is AppleCare Worth It?
Is AppleCare worth it??
Applecare? is it worth it?
Is Applecare worth getting???
Is Applecare worth it for MBP?
Is AppleCare worth it?
Applecare - if ever you thought it wasn't worth it
Is AppleCare or extra warranty really worth buying?
Applecare for MBP is $349. Is it really worth it?

 

[WillEH]

I was waiting for GGJstudios to post