I know and understand in the policy that Apple Care does not cover stolen laptops, but I was wondering if the perpetrators took my MBP to an Apple store would employees be somewhat suspicious about it and notify the original owner? Any advice/tips would be very helpful. Thanks.
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Stolen MBP...can Apple do anything(besides replacing)?
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If you report it as stolen and provide the serial, then possibly something could happen. If not, why would employees be suspicious.
I would think that the guy who stole your MBP wouldn't that stupid to bring it into an Apple Store. Anyway, no harm letting Apple know the serial number of your stolen MBP. Who knows if you'll get lucky. Anyway, you should consider buying a laptop insurance. I have one which even covers accidental damage to my MBP. Not too expensive for my precious MBP.
Sorry kikyea, but as aaron rightly pointed out i meant a credit card,some cards have policies on stolen goods,its worth looking into although some do some don't
As soon as I get my second macbook pro next week i'm going to inquire to various state farm agents about Personal Article insurance (thats what I heard it was called)
$33/yr no deductible.
Just called. $55 a year + Nikon d50. Now to see if I can throw my iPhone and cases on there.
Here's to dreaming
Just called. $55 a year + Nikon d50. Now to see if I can throw my iPhone and cases on there.
Here's to dreaming
Sure...my insurance is actually tagged to my house rental insurance. It cost me an additional $3/mth or something liddat...cannot really recall unless i dig out the records. Anyway, my insurance company is USAA. They are really good and works very very fast. The fastest I've seen so far. If you're in the Military, I strongly recommend USAA for all your needs.
PM me if you have any further questions.
PM me if you have any further questions.
You can also use LoJack, but Undercover probably works better.
http://lojackforlaptops.com/
Just keeping your options open
I second this. Although I have yet to have my computer stolen, this software looks like it will be just what I need should it arise.
Sorry to hear that your laptop got stolen. However Applecare does not keep a database of stolen computers and will not flag down serial numbers as stolen, and will not refuse service to a computer that is under warranty. However, if your purcahsed the Applecare protection plan for your macbook pro that got stolen you can call Applecare and get a pro-rated refund and put it towards the purchase of Applecare on a new macbook pro.
I have undercover and i really feel like its a great program. although i have never had to use it, knock on wood.