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    Pro care cheaper than apple care

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by stealthsniper96, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    Just thought I'd point this out to anybody thinking about getting apple care. Apple care (prices for Macbook) is $250, that gives you 2 extra years (one year comes with your laptop) of protection. Procare, which is $99 for one year, gives you guaranteed fast fixes, you can cut to the front of the line of the genius bar, and a whole lot of other stuff. So 2 years of Pro care is $50 cheaper than 2 years of apple care, and its better. Just thought I'd point that out. And its $150 cheaper if you have a MBP.
     
    stealthsniper96, Jun 19, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Wow, I've never seen any mention of it at the apple website. Where can you purchase that? That sounds like a good deal. :yes:
     
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  3. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    I don't know where you can get it :(
    There was a pamphlet about it on the genius bar today. If you go to your local apple store I'm sure you can get it there.

    ==edit==

    Here is some info on the apple site. It seems like you might only be covered in your local apple store, but thats OK with me. I think it also said on there its good for up to 3 computers?
     
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  4. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hm, I never thought of that. Is there any limitation to it though? Like maybe you have to have AppleCare Protection Plan first and this is an upgrade? I don't see anything at first glance, but I haven't looked into it yet, and if this is as is, it'd be a great deal compared to AppleCare!
     
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  5. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    And one I'll definitely buy! :yes:
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    lol - the catch is that pro care isn't related to your warranty.

    you can buy pro care for two years, sure. but you'll still have to pay for parts and service if your laptop breaks (after your 1 year warranty is over).

    pro care basically just bumps you to the front of the line.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 19, 2008
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  7. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Hmm, that sucks. :( Forget it then. :( :nah:

    Just when I thought it was too good to be true, it turns out I was right.
     
    talin, Jun 19, 2008
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    QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, pro care is an add-on to your apple care. Essentially, you pay the extra $99 to have your apple care repairs, etc. be done with first priority. It's not a cheaper alternative, it's an add-on.
     
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    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Pro Care does NOT extend your warranty for 2 years, not better, and not at all the same service.
     
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    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    damnit. I though I found something good :(
    O well.
     
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  11. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    You deserved the rep for your effort anyhow. ;)
     
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    fgari36 Notebook Guru

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    if you use a student discount the apple care is cheaper...$183 instead of $249.
     
    fgari36, Jun 20, 2008
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