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Applecare - Yay or nay ?

  • 26-09-2014 1:18pm
    #1
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,061 ✭✭✭


    Bought two 15" retina MacBooks for work. Didn't opt for the applecare on them as funds were very tight at the time & have them about a month now.

    Is it worth or recommended getting them ?

    If so, are there ever any bargains to be had ?


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  • #2
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,679 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Unless you need the telephone support, not really. You’re protected under consumer law.


  • #3
    squonk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭squonk


    With MacBooks I'd say it's worth it. That being said, my MacBook was a 2006 model with removable battery and mechanical hard drive. AppleCare paid for itself there when I ran into issues with the charger, the drive packed it in another time and the battery packed it in another time. The battery was a real weak point on that generation by the looks of it. I went through several. I'd say it's well worth I tif you can afford it.


  • #4
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,061 ✭✭✭OU812


    Probably in a position to pay for it in a couple of months. you have the year, right ?

    Know anyone who'd insure them ? I tried gadget insurance.ie but they don't do business insurance


  • #5
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,450 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Still some stock on apple.ie for the 6+..
    saying 5-7 business days delivery while the UK is still 3-4 weeks.


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