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To Apple Care, or Not to Apple Care

Jacc Sparrow

Jacc Sparrow

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Jun 15, 2009
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So I ordered my watch on 4/10 and I didnt get apple care. I still dont have my watch but I was thinking about purchasing apple care. I currently dont have it on my watch, Iphone or new MacBook air. But it seems to me like a watch might be something i should get it for.

if you purchased apple care do you mind chiming is as to the PERSONAL reason why you got it? are you clumsy? Perhaps you have small kids. I just wanted to know.


Thanks
 
I got the AppleCare+ on my 38mm Sport. I spend a lot of time outdoors and it's piece of mind. I also have a cat that has expensive taste in toys.
 
With so much tech crammed inside such a small space, I think Apple Care might be a wise investment. Not to mention, a watch, by nature of it being worn, is more likely to experience accidental damage than some other products.
 
I wasn't going to until it was out for delivery, then I changed my mind...

Apple Care covers the band as well, I got the milanese loop so that was a plus.

It's a first gen device... you never know.

It's a wearable and I can see more things happening here compared to my other Apple tech (macbook, phone, etc)
 
DavidLynch said:
I got the AppleCare+ on my 38mm Sport. I spend a lot of time outdoors and it's piece of mind. I also have a cat that has expensive taste in toys.
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This is the answer i like LOL.cats can be pretty destructive huh ?


see i have 2 kids (7 & 2) they both have tablets and seem to be doing ok. But i guess with something THIS small. i should get it .
 
I've never gotten it before either, but this time I did. I figure having the 2 year service for a Gen 1 model was a good idea for something that would be with me all the time.
 
I went for it. I don't have it on anything else, but I figured this is an expensive watch *on my wrist* which is prone to bumping into things periodically, and the cost of Apple Care + compared to the cost of replacing the watch is so small, that it made sense for me.

I didn't purchase it when I purchased the watch (I wasn't thinking clearly at 3:01 AM), but was able to add it to my order once my watch had shipped and my s/n was visible in my support profile - but before I had received my watch. I called Apple Care and gave them my s/n and processed the purchase so it was all set before I received it. I had heard conflicting reports about having to go into a store to add it after receiving the watch, and wanted to avoid that.

I don't know if I'll use it, but it seemed like a small price to pay for some piece of mind.
 
Thanks for good info. I just called and added it...never had it or needed it before, but combo of higher risk and 1st Gen, $69 (apple watch) seemed reasonable for 2 yrs peace of mind....
 
I don't understand the "on my wrist it will get broken" argument. I drop my iPhone way more than I'll ever damage something strapped to my wrist.

As far as bumping into things that's just par for the course with watches, but I've never broken one. Do you people work in brick factories? :cool::p
 
Jacc Sparrow said:
So I ordered my watch on 4/10 and I didnt get apple care. I still dont have my watch but I was thinking about purchasing apple care. I currently dont have it on my watch, Iphone or new MacBook air. But it seems to me like a watch might be something i should get it for.

if you purchased apple care do you mind chiming is as to the PERSONAL reason why you got it? are you clumsy? Perhaps you have small kids. I just wanted to know.


Thanks
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I haven't yet, but planning to this weekend. Mainly for the clutz factor.
 
I would get it. Accidents do happen and I would rather pay $69 instead of $229 to get my Sport replaced.
 
New product. I haven't bought Applecare since my first iPhone.
This, however, is different to me. I know that the SS can get marks & scratches, but good polish and the right cloths will take care of that.
I'm more concerned about the internals and the shock they may or not take. With that said, I am very careful with my iProducts and treat them accordingly.
Small investment for the first go around in a new product category.
 
Don't get AppleCare.

Pay it with your credit card that offers "Extended Warranty".

An additional year for free.

After 2 years... well, time to buy the 2nd generation watch and the money saved from AppleCare can go towards that.
 
poochi said:
don't get applecare.

Pay it with your credit card that offers "extended warranty".

An additional year for free.

After 2 years... Well, time to buy the 2nd generation watch and the money saved from applecare can go towards that.
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this.
 
Poochi said:
Don't get AppleCare.

Pay it with your credit card that offers "Extended Warranty".

An additional year for free.

After 2 years... well, time to buy the 2nd generation watch and the money saved from AppleCare can go towards that.
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I agree. It's tethered to your wrist so you eliminate the risk of dropping it like an iPhone and it's IPX7 water resistant so water ingress due to a defect will be covered by the standard warranty and the CC extended warranty in the 2nd year.
 
Poochi said:
Don't get AppleCare.

Pay it with your credit card that offers "Extended Warranty".

An additional year for free.

After 2 years... well, time to buy the 2nd generation watch and the money saved from AppleCare can go towards that.
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Get the AppleCare+. CC 'Extended Warranties' are not the same as an Apple warranty. A technician will type in the serial number, not see AppleCare+, and it will immediately be an out-of-warranty service conversation in an Apple Store. After which, to use that "free" extended warranty, it will be a lot of red tape/fine print and/or require shipping out to a random third party company designated by the CC to get it fixed. None of these parts will be Apple authorized and the deductible will vary (meaning Apple technicians won't be able to touch it ever again down the road--imagine if there is a recall or other issues).

AppleCare+ is as much about certified service as it is convenience, and since it applies to everything in the box as well (charger and bands) it's a no-brainer. That :apple:Tax we all know and love is Apple selling an experience, and your experience is only better when the company making your product is the one who is covering you.

Put simply: No CC company adds to APPLE coverage; they all have their own solution. Your normal 1-year manufacturer warranty through Apple ends after 1 year with the ONLY exception being AppleCare+
 
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Jacc Sparrow said:
So I ordered my watch on 4/10 and I didnt get apple care. I still dont have my watch but I was thinking about purchasing apple care. I currently dont have it on my watch, Iphone or new MacBook air. But it seems to me like a watch might be something i should get it for.

if you purchased apple care do you mind chiming is as to the PERSONAL reason why you got it? are you clumsy? Perhaps you have small kids. I just wanted to know.


Thanks
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New device, they could all explode in 6 months for all we know. Even apple doesn't know since they haven't been around but a few weeks. the first one we saw actually worn was on the apple event announcing the pre order date?

Get the apple care
 
adammull said:
I don't understand the "on my wrist it will get broken" argument. I drop my iPhone way more than I'll ever damage something strapped to my wrist.

As far as bumping into things that's just par for the course with watches, but I've never broken one. Do you people work in brick factories? :cool::p
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Wait... I reject your grammar. You say you don't understand the argument, but then you say that damage to a watch is "par for the course"...?

Unless you are stuck on the word "broken"? I am not worried about smashing it to pieces on my wrist, just banging it against things until its scratched and bruised. AppleCare covers 2 incidental replacements of that sort, which is why I am going for it.
 
Yes get it it covers accidental damage 2 times I believe ?
So if you break your watch by accident you can get a new one for $69 instead of $400

AppleCare is only $50 for the sport
 
Z.childers said:
Get the AppleCare+. CC 'Extended Warranties' are not the same as an Apple warranty. A technician will type in the serial number, not see AppleCare+, and it will immediately be an out-of-warranty service conversation in an Apple Store. After which, to use that "free" extended warranty, it will be a lot of red tape/fine print and/or require shipping out to a random third party company designated by the CC to get it fixed. None of these parts will be Apple authorized and the deductible will vary (meaning Apple technicians won't be able to touch it ever again down the road--imagine if there is a recall or other issues).

AppleCare+ is as much about certified service as it is convenience, and since it applies to everything in the box as well (charger and bands) it's a no-brainer. That :apple:Tax we all know and love is Apple selling an experience, and your experience is only better when the company making your product is the one who is covering you.

Put simply: No CC company adds to APPLE coverage; they all have their own solution. Your normal 1-year manufacturer warranty through Apple ends after 1 year with the ONLY exception being AppleCare+
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This is not true. Once upon a time, I accidently dropped my iPhone 5S into some water, just 89 days after purchase (which caused it to fail). I took it to the Apple Store and paid the out-of-warranty repair fee.

Upon returning home, I called American Express, sent them a copy of the receipt for the repairs, and they refunded the cost replacement. Super easy.
 
How long after buying the watch do you have to add Apple Care + ?

and if you return the watch within the 14 day period I assume you get the Apple Care + refunded as well ?
 
Eh, I got it.

For something I'll be wearing all the time, I think there's a bit more chance something will go wrong.


Plus if I decide to shower with the watch, I'll have a bit more peace of mind :cool:
 
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