IMO, get the Applecare. I tend to be a bit cynical and I like the insurance. Especially with the laptops which had their share of problems. My 2 cents.
Buy AppleCare. Twice I bought it, twice within the past 5 years it paid for itself in the repairs needed in the 2nd or 3rd year of my parents' iBook (screen died), now my MacBook Core[1]Duo (DVD burner died).
Normally with Macs one or two componens might fail, this can be anywhere between 1 month old and 3+ years old. Most vulnerable in this order: hard disk, screen, motherboard, otherstuff...
2. What problems have you heard about the MacBook line?
The Rev A Core[1]Duos have been problematic, though workable... Core[2]Duos Rev A and current Rev B are pretty decent, still, hard disk generally across the PC world is vulnerable. Next, motherboard... Memory usually OK. Screen and battery [outside of mass recalls], rare but possible issues.
I am in a dilemma about this too. I have a 17-inch first generation MacBook Pro that I bought nine months ago. The SuperDrive has already failed once and I got it replaced.
APP is pretty expensive in India. It costs somewhere around Rs. 15,000, i.e. US $375 approximately. Should I or shouldn't I?
Speaking from experience: GET THE APPLE CARE PROTECTION PLAN.
I am not kidding.
Do not think twice about it. Buy it. Any repair after the warranty expires will be more expensive than the cost of the plan.
iMacs have a plan that costs ¥22,000 (I live in Japan). Repairs for the iMac start at ¥49,000 (motherboard, which is the most likely component to need replacing), whihc is more than double the cost of the plan. My friend just had a two-year-old iMac that was not covered die on him and he ended up buying a new (much faster and with iSight) machine for only about 300 US dollars more than the quoted repair price (multiple failures: power supply, motherboard, HD- quite literally the whole computer up and kicked the bucket).
I am in a dilemma about this too. I have a 17-inch first generation MacBook Pro that I bought nine months ago. The SuperDrive has already failed once and I got it replaced.
APP is pretty expensive in India. It costs somewhere around Rs. 15,000, i.e. US $375 approximately. Should I or shouldn't I?
Call your Apple Support for details, but I seem to recall that unlike desktops, because portables are portable, you can buy their Apple Care Protection Plan anywhere in the world. You could get away with paying a little less (US$340?) unless you were a student, and you would only pay in the US$270's.
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The general consensus is that extended warranties should be avoided. AppleCare is the exception to the rule.
1. Why is Apple Care the exception?
2. What problems have you heard about the MacBook line?
Normally with Macs one or two componens might fail, this can be anywhere between 1 month old and 3+ years old. Most vulnerable in this order: hard disk, screen, motherboard, otherstuff...
My 2 cents.
2. What problems have you heard about the MacBook line?
The Rev A Core[1]Duos have been problematic, though workable... Core[2]Duos Rev A and current Rev B are pretty decent, still, hard disk generally across the PC world is vulnerable. Next, motherboard... Memory usually OK. Screen and battery [outside of mass recalls], rare but possible issues.
APP is pretty expensive in India. It costs somewhere around Rs. 15,000, i.e. US $375 approximately. Should I or shouldn't I?
Going into the Apple Store tommorrow to get my 2.16 MacBook w/ AppleCare
I am so excited!
Laptops in general (not just Apple) seem to have more problems than desktops.
All of that heat generating electronics packed into a tight space I guess.
I am not kidding.
Do not think twice about it. Buy it. Any repair after the warranty expires will be more expensive than the cost of the plan.
iMacs have a plan that costs ¥22,000 (I live in Japan). Repairs for the iMac start at ¥49,000 (motherboard, which is the most likely component to need replacing), whihc is more than double the cost of the plan. My friend just had a two-year-old iMac that was not covered die on him and he ended up buying a new (much faster and with iSight) machine for only about 300 US dollars more than the quoted repair price (multiple failures: power supply, motherboard, HD- quite literally the whole computer up and kicked the bucket).
I repeat:
GET APPLE CARE.
Thanksx
Chris
If you need phone support after 90 days, you'll either need to ay on a per case basis or buy Applecare.
I am in a dilemma about this too. I have a 17-inch first generation MacBook Pro that I bought nine months ago. The SuperDrive has already failed once and I got it replaced.
APP is pretty expensive in India. It costs somewhere around Rs. 15,000, i.e. US $375 approximately. Should I or shouldn't I?
Call your Apple Support for details, but I seem to recall that unlike desktops, because portables are portable, you can buy their Apple Care Protection Plan anywhere in the world. You could get away with paying a little less (US$340?) unless you were a student, and you would only pay in the US$270's.
Worth looking into?
No. You can buy it anytime before the default 1 year warranty expires.
If you need phone support after 90 days, you'll either need to ay on a per case basis or buy Applecare.
Sweet thanks heaps. well it would be my first mac so i think i might need that phone support... lol