My 6 month old MBP has had the logic board replaced twice under the standard warranty. I plan on getting AC after the 1 year warranty is up. Just take care of you MB, and you shouldn't have worries of Apple voiding your AC.
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Why I have a feeling I wont need Apple Care?
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There are plenty of things the forum could solve:
Battery Problems
Video Card errors
SuperDrive Failures
MagSafe adaptors breaking
and most importantly, Tallest Skil and I can fix any Logic Board problem by telling you that you should get about $600 out of the bank and head over to your local Apple Store.
If you plan on keeping your computer more then a year, you should seriously consider it or consider the consequences above.
Battery Problems
Video Card errors
SuperDrive Failures
MagSafe adaptors breaking
and most importantly, Tallest Skil and I can fix any Logic Board problem by telling you that you should get about $600 out of the bank and head over to your local Apple Store.
If you plan on keeping your computer more then a year, you should seriously consider it or consider the consequences above.
I worked the numbers out a couple years ago, you pay a couple hundred more going this route, but you always have a new machine, new warranty and new technology. You're at an advantage if you can get in on the Summer university deals (sell the iPod, get the rebate and apply it to the cost of the computer).
If your MBP is your workhorse machine then get Applecare. Don't rely on CC extended warranties or the community when your hardware breaks down and you've got a deadline in a few days. Backup machines are essential too but i'd rather just take my machine into Apple and get it fixed on the spot knowing they have genuine OEM parts. I believe with CC type warranties you'll have to go out of pocket for the expenses and then get reimbursed if it falls under their definition (I don't know since I have registered but not used this type of service).
Plus many people have had great success getting brand new machines with AppleCare extentions after three or four repairs on their machine. I'm on my first and may bring it in for my second for bluetooth issues.
BUt if you don't do anything serious on your machine and can go a few days without it then by all means, gamble
Plus many people have had great success getting brand new machines with AppleCare extentions after three or four repairs on their machine. I'm on my first and may bring it in for my second for bluetooth issues.
BUt if you don't do anything serious on your machine and can go a few days without it then by all means, gamble
I've never owned applecare as a personal choice. I have went through 5 macbook pros and never broke down. So.... $399*5 computers=$1995.
Extended warrantees are the largest electronic profit centers. Applecare is no different than an insurance company. They have a table of probability for each product. Why are you calling the poster an idiot. Notice that insurance companies own the most beautiful and expensive parts of down town.
From a tech saavy radio personality...
From: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=3270&page=3
That was a clip I saw on Kim Komando's site.
I have had two Toshibas which both lasted 4 years each. And both are actually still functioning, they are just ridiculously outdated. I assume Apple would be a better product and so I'll just push my luck. AppleCare is pricey compared to the standard warranty with PCs.
Buying a laptop for grads said:
From: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=3270&page=3
That was a clip I saw on Kim Komando's site.
I have had two Toshibas which both lasted 4 years each. And both are actually still functioning, they are just ridiculously outdated. I assume Apple would be a better product and so I'll just push my luck. AppleCare is pricey compared to the standard warranty with PCs.
You get what you pay for often, and there are many that have had issues with the Ebay AC. Not all, but it is more of a gamble to purchase from Ebay than from an authorized retailer.