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BlueMoose

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Sep 23, 2019
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When getting iPhone AppleCare+, what's the real difference between paying $199 for 2 years vs paying $9.99 every month?

Thanks!
 

Natzoo

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Sep 16, 2014
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But if you don’t plan to keep the phone 2 years, it’s cheaper to go month to month.
Not necessarily true, apple will prorate you the months you do not use. I renewed applecare+ on my XsMax after the two-year contract and it costs $10.96 a month. Definitely not worth it, will cancel after this month is over.
 
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The Game 161

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Dec 15, 2010
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This is why I’m glad UK getting it monthly now as you can use it for as long as you have the phone for...as somebody who upgrades every year this is more ideal.
 

billy7527

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Oct 13, 2020
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If you're going to keep your phone for more than 20 months, then just pay the $199 up front if you can. Even if you keep your phone for three years, you're still ahead at $9.99/month for 36 months or $199 for two years plus $10.96/month for another 12 months. Even after 4 years, you still wouldn't have broken even between the two.

However, if you will keep your phone for 20 months or less, then do it monthly. Or if you do not have the money up front.

I do HIGHLY recommend AppleCare as screen replacements performed by an Apple provider will only cost you $29. All other damage (including accidental water damage) is $99. Last time I had a screen repair done third party (on my 4s), it was something like $80. My phone also did not function properly after the second one.
 

Lwii2boo

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May 12, 2020
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For an iPhone even if I know AC service is top notch I do still think it's too expansive. I prefer the simple and cheaper case + screen protector option.

For a MBP especially those with keyboard issue AC was on contrast a really a good option since lot of people had issues and the keyboard fix was very expansive.
 
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