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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | The AppleCare Protection Plan is a uniquely integrated service and support solution that extends the complimentary coverage on your Mac to three years from the computer's purchase date. This comprehensive plan includes expert telephone assistance, onsite. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 5.4 inches | | Package Width: | 5.3 inches | | Package Height: | 1.1 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 34 reviews |
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| | Features | Extend repair and telephone support coverage of your MacBook or MacBook Air to three yearsOnsite service for desktop computers (not available in all areas)Provides dedicated access to web-based support resources and powerful diagnostic toolsAirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Apple RAM included the coverageCan be added at any time during the computer's one-year Apple hardware warranty
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Before you buy AppleCare for laptops, consider THIS Aug 03, 2008
I used to work in an Apple Store. We were pressured to push AppleCare. I only took the job with the understanding I would NEVER pressure a customer to buy something they didn't need. They forced me to push .Mac just the same, but I made it clear to customers my heart wasn't in that disappointing product.
But my heart was in AppleCare. For two simple reasons: Apple gave excellent care, and frankly, you needed it. Look at Consumer Reports listings of product breakdowns, and you discover Apples break as much as PCs. As others will tell you, AppleCare is NOTHING compared to paying for repairs out of pocket.
But one day I got a customer who said something mind-boggling to me. He said, "I never buy AppleCare, ever." I'm like, why not? He said, "I unload my Macs on eBay one month before the year warranty runs out. This way, you're always running a new, zippy Mac, with the latest operating system installed instead of purchased." I thought that was a little kooky, but the more I thought about it, it was genius. For iMacs and Mac-Minis, no. because the AppleCare is relatively inexpensive But for laptops?
Brilliant.
Think about it. Like it or not, laptop batteries seem to go lame or dead by year two. Laptop prices also drop a bit each year. With a recession slamming against us, and Apple plainly stating prices will fall (a rarity indeed), put the pieces together.
Suppose you buy an $1100 Macbook on Amazon, right now. Word has it the line is going to be updated in September. So you buy it, and sure enough, new MacBooks pop into existence. Maybe an entry level one at 1050. So you sell your newish MacBook on eBay for $950. That means it will cost you $250 to upgrade to that new MacBook you didn't know you wanted. But $250 is the cost of AppleCare, and now you have a brand new Mac, new battery, and 1 year warranty.
Know what a new battery costs from Apple? Over a hundred. Know what the next operating system will cost, if you bought the box? Over a hundred.
Yes, there are a lot of ifs and buts in this process, and so if you can't sell your MacBook on eBay for a good price, or the price on the new MacBook doesn't drop: buy AppleCare. You have a year to buy it.
 Apple support rocks! Jul 30, 2008
I've only had to use the support twice - once for a harddrive failure and another time for a question. both times my expectations were WILDLY exceeded. My hard drive was replaced SAME DAY (5 hours) in store and because of time machine, I was back to where I was the very next morning. And my phone support call was not only answered, but he made sure I was FULLY taken care of in spite of a long queue of callers waiting - most support organizations would have been "OK, gotta run... " after minimally answering my question.
... and I'm in the technical support business... I have high expectations in this area...
Good Deal Jul 18, 2008
This is a very good deal as my experience with Apple Warranty has always been positive. The technicians at the Genius Bar at the Stockton Store in SF are competent and friendly.
Covers peripherals too. One of the few "worthwhile" Ext Warranties. Jul 03, 2008
It's worth noting that the Applecare warranty doesn't just cover the Mac. It covers many Apple devices that are connected to it. For instance, a Time Capsule is covered. Here's a comprehensive list (from Apple's site)
>Apple hardware products4
- An Apple computer
- An Apple mouse and keyboard when included with a covered computer (or purchased with Mac mini)
- An Apple display when purchased and registered with a covered Mac mini, Mac Pro, or MacBook Pro computer
- An AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule, MacBook Air SuperDrive, and Apple RAM when used with a Mac covered by the AppleCare Protection Plan
>The Mac OS4
>Many Apple-branded consumer applications, including iLife and iWork
I don't normally buy extended warranties since the money I've saved is enough to replace anything I buy (i.e. I've saved $1,500 on warranties by NOT buying them). OTOH, I have a Time Capsule that runs so hot, I'm willing to bet an Applecare plan it dies within 3 years ;)
The plan is one of the better EWarranties out there if you buy it. If you don't use it, you've obviously lost. On the other hand, it covers so much in addition to just the Mac, that if you've got a lot of Apple equipment, there's a better-than-average chance you'll wind up finding a use for it.
Bottom line: If you religiously avoid EWarranties, you've correctly seen through what amounts to a scam. Wisest "non-investment" you'll probably ever make. But if you're going to give in just once, you could do a lot worse than an Applecare plan.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 necessary expense Jul 03, 2008
I love my macbook, therefore I have to shell out over $200 to keep it healthy. Chances are I won't even need to use the extended warranty, but why chance it?
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