Possible to Get AppleCare+ After 30 Days? *UPDATE*: No

[Jackintosh]

I believe the out-of-warranty charge of $299 for iPad 3 is valid even after expiration of the standard Apple 1 year warranty.

iPad model Out-of-Warranty Service Fee:
New iPad $299
iPad 2, iPad $249

 

[eagleglen]

I believe the out-of-warranty charge of $299 for iPad 3 is valid even after expiration of the standard Apple 1 year warranty.

iPad model Out-of-Warranty Service Fee:
New iPad $299
iPad 2, iPad $249

That good to know the option doesn't expire after the original warranty does. I've been upgrading my iPhone/iPad with each iteration so that hasn't been a concern, which is another reason AC+ isn't economical for me.

With regard to my iPhone however, I have my carrier's phone insurance which includes loss and theft. AT&T just began offering it for the iPhone with the 4s.

 

[Azzin]

You are allowed only TWO replacements for "accidental damage" under Applecare+ so your math isn't correct.

The "math" still applies, just not for 5 x iPads.

You could still claim for 2 x iPads, so if you had an iPad 64 gig 4G, that would be $1800, less $99 for the deductible=$1700 you don't have to fork out because you spent $99 on AC+.

Even if you had a 16 gig wifi only model at $540, you would still spend just under $1000 on 2 x replacements, which is far more than the cost of AC+ at $99.

 

[ZipZap]

FWIW Square Trade now has zero$ deductible plans. It costs $10 more over 2 years ($5/yr) however you can't buy their insurance after 30 days either.

Interesting change for ST....guess they monitored these sites and realized their deductible was an issue.

ST used to be 45 days from purchase...guess they changed that as well.

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The "math" still applies, just not for 5 x iPads.

You could still claim for 2 x iPads, so if you had an iPad 64 gig 4G, that would be $1800, less $99 for the deductible=$1700 you don't have to fork out because you spent $99 on AC+.

Even if you had a 16 gig wifi only model at $540, you would still spend just under $1000 on 2 x replacements, which is far more than the cost of AC+ at $99.

Except that you can ALWAYS get a replacement from Apple for $299 out of warranty.

Not saying you wont save money with AC+ just not the enormous amounts you are saying:

If you have 0 replacements your out $100.

If you have 1 replacement: $100 + $50= $150 vs $299
If you have 2 replacement: $100 + $50 + $50 = $200 vs $598
If you have 3 replacements: $100 + $50 + $50 + $299 = $499 vs $897

 

[Azzin]

Except that you can ALWAYS get a replacement from Apple for $299 out of warranty.

Not saying you wont save money with AC+ just not the enormous amounts you are saying:

If you have 0 replacements your out $100.

If you have 1 replacement: $100 + $50= $150 vs $299
If you have 2 replacement: $100 + $50 + $50 = $200 vs $598
If you have 3 replacements: $100 + $50 + $50 + $299 = $499 vs $897

The reason our figures are apart is that I was using a 64 gig 3G as an example and it looks like you were using a 16 gig wifi.

Nothing changes, I still feel its worth the $99 for the peace of mind just to know I can get a £/$50 replacement.

 

[RVdave]

The reason our figures are apart is that I was using a 64 gig 3G as an example and it looks like you were using a 16 gig wifi.

Nothing changes, I still feel its worth the $99 for the peace of mind just to know I can get a £/$50 replacement.

I also bought AppleCare+ for peace of mind. Aside from the $1000+ I have tied up in this "necessity", that $99 pretty much guarantees I'll be able to count on it for the next 2 years. A logical financial decision?....NO. A comforting emotional decision?....YOU BET YOUR BIPPY!

 

[poloponies]

I believe the out-of-warranty charge of $299 for iPad 3 is valid even after expiration of the standard Apple 1 year warranty.

iPad model Out-of-Warranty Service Fee:
New iPad $299
iPad 2, iPad $249

That's not explicitly stated. The OOW service information is contained in the Warranty section about types of damage that are not covered by warranty. In a separate section Apple reserves the right to determine whether OOW applies on a case-by-case basis, so while it's possible that they may allow for OOW service on an iPad for which the original warranty has expired, it's not a given.

 

[Jackintosh]

That's not explicitly stated. The OOW service information is contained in the Warranty section about types of damage that are not covered by warranty. In a separate section Apple reserves the right to determine whether OOW applies on a case-by-case basis, so while it's possible that they may allow for OOW service on an iPad for which the original warranty has expired, it's not a given.

That's not entirely true. OOW (out of warranty) service eligibility of an iPad is not dependent on whether the original one year warranty is still in effect or not. Apple is making a determination of OOW eligibility based on the kind of failure or damage of the iPad, not whether the original warranty has expired. That point is irrelevant in determining OOW eligibility.

I called Apple Support, and they confirmed this. So you could have a 3 year old iPad 1 and still be eligible for OOW coverage with a $249 cost for repair/replacement from the OOW iPad schedule.

 

[Azzin]

I believe the out-of-warranty charge of $299 for iPad 3 is valid even after expiration of the standard Apple 1 year warranty.

iPad model Out-of-Warranty Service Fee:
New iPad $299
iPad 2, iPad $249

Doesn't it also vary according to what iPad you have?

Surely a 16 gig wifi only iPad 1 wouldn't cost the same as a 64 gig 4G iPad 3?

 

[Jackintosh]

Doesn't it also vary according to what iPad you have?

Surely a 16 gig wifi only iPad 1 wouldn't cost the same as a 64 gig 4G iPad 3?

Good point. No, it doesn't vary. It used to, until recently. Now it's the same cost for any iPad configuration. The only cost difference is between iPad/iPad2 and iPad3.

 

[poloponies]

That's not entirely true. OOW (out of warranty) service eligibility of an iPad is not dependent on whether the original one year warranty is still in effect or not. Apple is making a determination of OOW eligibility based on the kind of failure or damage of the iPad, not whether the original warranty has expired. That point is irrelevant in determining OOW eligibility.

I called Apple Support, and they confirmed this. So you could have a 3 year old iPad 1 and still be eligible for OOW coverage with a $249 cost for repair/replacement from the OOW iPad schedule.

Well, it's a given if you're still within the warranty period. It's still (as I said above) a case-by-case evaluation for devices over a year old.

 

[Jackintosh]

Well, it's a given if you're still within the warranty period. It's still (as I said above) a case-by-case evaluation for devices over a year old.

But as I said, OOW coverage has nothing to do with the original warranty. That was your original point.

 

[poloponies]

But as I said, OOW coverage has nothing to do with the original warranty. That was your original point.

Under original warranty/Applecare:

Manufacturing defect/battery failure - free repair
All else - OOW Service.

Post-warranty:

You pay out of pocket but Apple can choose to allow for OOW (it's the exception, not the rule).

So I'd hardly say it has "nothing to do with the original warranty."

 

[Jackintosh]

Under original warranty/Applecare:

Manufacturing defect/battery failure - free repair
All else - OOW Service.

Post-warranty:

You pay out of pocket but Apple can choose to allow for OOW (it's the exception, not the rule).

So I'd hardly say it has "nothing to do with the original warranty."

This is what you originally said:

Out Of Warranty service means that it's still under the manufacturer's warranty period but is not a repair for a manufacturing defect. It's not a repair for a device that no longer has Applecare coverage.

That is clearly not the case and you were wrong. The original manufacturer's warranty has nothing to do with OOW (out of warranty) eligibility. How much more plain can I get?

 

[ZipZap]

The reason our figures are apart is that I was using a 64 gig 3G as an example and it looks like you were using a 16 gig wifi.

Nothing changes, I still feel its worth the $99 for the peace of mind just to know I can get a £/$50 replacement.

Ah, no.

You based your math on the assumption that the cost of a replacement was the current cost of the ipad model you are replacing.

The memory size of the ipad does not matter and the replacement fee flat.

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Good point. No, it doesn't vary. It used to, until recently. Now it's the same cost for any iPad configuration. The only cost difference is between iPad/iPad2 and iPad3.

If it varied, and I dont recall it did, that would have been for iPad1. iPad 2/3 have had flat costs regardless of memory configuration.