Should I get AppleCare for my portable?
Portable computers are manufactured more precisely, get rougher handling than desktop computers, and are expensive to fix. We think that Apple’s own extended warranty program, called AppleCare, is a good investment for portables. Of course Apple is betting that you won’t need it and that they’ll come out ahead, but many of us would rather spend $249 or $349 on insurance to avoid the chance of a $500 or $1,000 repair. AppleCare doesn’t cover data or accidental damage from dropping, spills, or abuse. AppleCare also provides three years of phone support from Apple for the computer and the Apple software that came with it. AppleCare can be purchased only before your original warranty expires, and it can not be renewed. AppleCare now provides worldwide coverage (where Apple offers service).
Published March 24, 2009 12:00 PM
Last modified on December 8, 2011 4:34 PM
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