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Should I get applecare for 2017 15 mbp?
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Use a credit card that comes with extended warranty. Amex is actually pretty good.
That is AppleCare +. I believe that is still US only and includes accident coverage.
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Can you buy it when your 2 years (your in UK, correct) runs out?
Mac purchases have always been and remain 1 year. iOS devices and the like, is 60 days.
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I was speaking of the U.S., and I *think* that AC+ is all that Apple offers on the MB/rMBP lineup in the U.S. If I'm wrong, I'd love to know because I've been looking for a less expensive AC (only, no +) contract for a new rMBP.
...which, to me, was not a plus, and sort of a waste of money. On the other hand, people seem to spill drinks into their laptops fairly regularly, so for them it is (literally) a plus.
Just checked, it is 60 days (in the U.S., with AC+). I guess they worry that if they don't force you to buy (or not) within 60 days, people would buy it after they've spilled the coffee (but then wouldn't it fail the online diagnostics anyway???). https://www.apple.com/shop/product/S6033LL/A/applecare-plus-for-13-inch-macbook-pro
Yea I saw that, now that they are + as well the made it the 60 days. I would assume it would fail especially from some type of liquid.
Wait, so in the US, we cannot purchase standard applecare before 1 year is up anymore?
Nope. Now that Apple has switched Macs to AppleCare+ also, you have 60 days from purchase.
I was able to buy Applecare from Adorama and add it to my 2017, so I'm not sure that's entirely correct.
I saw that but it's 15/17" only (which is great for 15" owners) - as far as I can tell, if you can FIND a good price on an old AC plan, it works, but most of those seem to have been purchased and the few that remain are mostly at prices that are high enough that you (I) might just as well buy from Apple and deal with the 60 day limit. If you assume you're going to be able to find an old AC plan 10 months from now you're taking a big gamble, because you may not find one or prices may have gone up to AC+ levels (and you'll be outside the 60 day limit on AC+).
Basically not a great situation, but not exactly life-threatening either?
Ok didn't see that. Also worth mentioning that it does say closeout so it won't be around forever.
You could just sell the device each year for a minor loss and get a the new model when it comes out. This way you will always have warranty and never have to pay full price. You will always be in warranty.
I would get Apple Care because the keyboard is a problem for sure. Mine has been defective twice and who knows if the screen coating will wear off this generation (they didn't't get it right for four years so).
I would get Apple Care because the keyboard is a problem for sure. Mine has been defective twice and who knows if the screen coating will wear off this generation (they didn't't get it right for four years so).
Jesus the price for old AC is out of control. Oh well, supply/demand and all that.
Guess I'll just knock on some wood and let the factory warranty expire. Hopefully I don't have to kick myself.
Guess I'll just knock on some wood and let the factory warranty expire. Hopefully I don't have to kick myself.