The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Is AppleCare Worth Buying?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Tolkannn, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    358
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Im about to get my mac and its £57 bcoz of the student discount.. Is it worth it?
     
    Tolkannn, Feb 22, 2009
    #1
  2. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

    Reputations:
    540
    Messages:
    1,989
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Seshan, Feb 22, 2009
    #2
  3. cyclist14

    cyclist14 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    291
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I have applecare for my iphone and its pretty much just a warranty extension. I bought applecare for my iphone since its a small, mobile device that could easily be dropped or broken, I still haven't decided if I am going to buy an Applecare plan for my macbook though since I am very careful with computers and this one seems really durable ( one piece of solid aluminum with no welds)
     
    cyclist14, Feb 22, 2009
    #3
  4. F!nn

    F!nn Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    62
    Messages:
    182
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Yes sir!

    As seshan said, look at my gnarly bill.
     
    F!nn, Feb 22, 2009
    #4
  5. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

    Reputations:
    540
    Messages:
    1,989
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Being care full won't stop hardware failure.
     
    Seshan, Feb 22, 2009
    #5
  6. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    358
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    WOAHHH $395 FOR A SUPER DRIVE!

    Jesus i think its worth £57
     
    Tolkannn, Feb 22, 2009
    #6
  7. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    23
    Messages:
    485
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Yeah for 3 years of no worry..I did it. 2 to go.
     
    thecommish16, Feb 22, 2009
    #7
  8. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

    Reputations:
    1,253
    Messages:
    2,086
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    It's a great insurance policy, and I'd really recommend it for such an expensive investment... ;)
     
    Colton, Feb 22, 2009
    #8
  9. slash X

    slash X Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    If you ever need expensive repairs ----- worth every penny

    If you never need expensive repairs ---- not worth the paper it's written on

    Bottom line --- for most it's "Piece of Mind"
     
    slash X, Feb 22, 2009
    #9
  10. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    for 57£?hell YES!!!!!!!
     
    Xirurg, Feb 22, 2009
    #10
  11. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    1,282
    Messages:
    3,122
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Werd !!! ............
     
    wearetheborg, Feb 22, 2009
    #11
  12. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    sorry? :confused:
     
    Xirurg, Feb 22, 2009
    #12
  13. Vaath

    Vaath Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    77
    Messages:
    826
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Full agree, especially for that price! Even though I baby all my laptops, as pointed out sudden hardware failure cannot be ruled out no matter how careful. So you bet as soon as I get the money i'm picking up Applecare soon as my budget allows.
     
    Vaath, Feb 22, 2009
    #13
  14. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    ^FYI,you can get applecare from eBay for ~150$ :)
     
    Xirurg, Feb 22, 2009
    #14
  15. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    1,282
    Messages:
    3,122
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    wearetheborg, Feb 22, 2009
    #15
  16. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

    Reputations:
    1,253
    Messages:
    2,086
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    "That's cool"

    -werd :p
     
    Colton, Feb 22, 2009
    #16
  17. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    61
    Messages:
    895
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Tolkann, you should note that in general, Apple Care is an purchase that I would advise. However, considering that you are purchasing your macbook in the UK, you should note that you already have a 3 year warranty coverage by default. The 57 pounds that you are paying is only for an extension of the phone support. By default in the UK on a higher education purchase, you get 90 days of complimentary phone support. By paying 57 pounds, you extend the complimentary phone support to all 3 years.

    Unfortunately in the US, education purchases only entail the standard 1 year warranty, although you can upgrade the Apple Care to 3 years for 183 dollars.
     
    booji, Feb 22, 2009
    #17
  18. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    358
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Wait! So you're telling me that I have 3 years warranty?! (I am buying on a student discount btw)
     
    Tolkannn, Feb 22, 2009
    #18
  19. fan of laptop

    fan of laptop Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    41
    Messages:
    336
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Are you sure? Well, I think that every new Mac comes with one year warranty.
    Tolkann, you can check your warranty on apple website.
     
    fan of laptop, Feb 23, 2009
    #19
  20. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    61
    Messages:
    895
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Fan of Laptop and Tolkann,

    Yes I am positive that systems purchased through the UK Higher Education store have a standard three year parts and labor warranty. Here is a direct quote:

    "Special three year parts and labour coverage, with additional first-year warranty and support benefits, as standard"

    From this website:

    http://www.apple.com/uk/education/hed/nationalcontract/

    Look on the right hand side of that website for more details.
     
    booji, Feb 23, 2009
    #20
  21. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    61
    Messages:
    895
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Tolkann, one more thing, in order to get the 3 YR warranty as standard, you must purchase the system through the Higher Education store, which requires you to order from an on-campus terminal or through the phone. More details available here:

    http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/education_routing/
     
    booji, Feb 23, 2009
    #21
  22. lua

    lua Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    178
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    my previous toshiba laptop gave me a fit after slightly more than 1 year, so does my current vaio. so when i bought my macbook as a backup, i specifically asked to have apple care.

    besides luck of draw, it boils down to how heavy you uses you laptop. in my case, i am a pretty heavy user. i do hope the macbook built quality & reliability are better, otherwise, apple care will give me some good mileage ...
     
    lua, Feb 23, 2009
    #22