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AppleCare + MacBook Pro

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AppleCare for my MacBook Pro

The Mac Store just sent me a letter about AppleCare for my MacBook Pro. 2 more years of extended warranty protection for my laptop would cost $349.

What do you think, should I purchase AppleCare for my mac?

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Written by Eric Stoller

September 30th, 2007 at 12:34 pm

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9 Responses to 'AppleCare + MacBook Pro'

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  1. I think it’s incredibly overpriced.

    I also think, given that it’s difficult to do any kind of meaningful hardware repair on a MacBook, that it might be your best option if you can afford it.

    AppleCare is one thing I really dislike about Apple.

    My two cents.

    Dennis

    30 Sep 07 at 4:38 pm

  2. It is overpriced, I agree, but it’s also amazing if something breaks that will cost you more than $349. And those internal parts are expensive. I say go for it, if you can afford it.

    Michael Faris

    30 Sep 07 at 5:15 pm

  3. i say if you can afford it, do it. its like insurance… a ridiculous rip-off that occasionally saves a life:)

    vegankid

    2 Oct 07 at 1:28 pm

  4. Dennis – You’re such a PC user ;-)

    Michael and Vegankid – Thanks for the advice… now I just need to find an extra $349 in the couch cushions…

    Eric Stoller

    3 Oct 07 at 8:14 am

  5. Eric,

    I’m striving to offer you input that you won’t hear from anywhere else, that’s all.

    I think you should get AppleCare if you can afford it. Michael and vegankid are both spot-on.

    And I’m not a PC user by choice, but by cost constraint =)

    Dennis

    3 Oct 07 at 3:01 pm

  6. http://tinyurl.com/2bsfqf

    Give that a read. AppleCare might not be as all-inclusive as it may sound to be.

    vic

    5 Oct 07 at 9:35 am

  7. … meaning, just read the warranty word for word and cover your ass, make sure you don’t end up spending the $$$ on AppleCare only to have to pay a large amount out of pocket when something breaks, be it your fault or not.

    vic

    5 Oct 07 at 9:36 am

  8. Dennis – I was just kidding ;-)

    Vic – Thanks for the link/advice. My laptop is the second most expensive thing that I own. It generates income, provides entertainment and educational value, and is my means of communicating with a lot of people. Caring for it is definitely a priority.

    Eric Stoller

    7 Oct 07 at 11:19 am

  9. I always get it but you can find it on ebay for about half of the apple store price – just make sure you buy the correct one for your apple!

    Wendi

    22 Oct 07 at 6:54 pm

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