Is Applecare Worth It? Where to Buy?

Find out how many times Applecare has saved or not saved me in this video.

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[uria]

I had a MacBook Pro that broke down about 5 times in 3 years. In the last 6 months it broke down and Apple replaced the whole computer for me with a brand new newly redesigned MacBook Pro that sold for 2200. So I got 4 years of warranty and a new laptop in the 3rd year. AppleCare is expensive, but when you need to use you’ll be very happy you have it.

[jakethemiteysmall]

So I have a Mac Book pro. I also spilt 2 litres of water over it. I do not have Apple care. I went to apple to see how much it would cost to repair and it was almost the cost of the laptop! I got it repaired for £300 at a repair shop local to me. It came with a warranty of a year and it works perfectly! Glad i didnt pay apple, i think i would have just got a new laptop other wise.

[BornAgainFarmGirl]

Great break down (no pun intended) of your incidences with Apple care Teoh, very helpful indeed . As an owner of multiple iPads, iPhones, MacBook Pros and one recent purchase of an iMac I have purchased AppleCare with every apple purchase costing over $1, 000 . It seems to me that this cost threshold is my loss limit and prefer to have the peace of mind of the AppleCare . I have not had to use it so far but again I enjoy the peace of mind having it on extravagant purchases . Thanks again for your opinion and experiences .

[vwood]

I bought an iPad Pro last year, with Apple Care. I had already seen your video regarding your IPad Pro 1 breaking down with no Apple Care, and I didn’t want to take any chances. I then bought an an iPad 2018 for my sister, and got Apple Care. However after buying it, I was surprised to realize it was only good for 2 years. I had previously bought Apple Care for products going back many years, and it was always for 3 years. Had I realized the plan for iPads has been shortened, I wouldn’t have bought it - I don’t think it’s worth it for just an iPad.

That said - I just bought an Apple Watch 3 and I did get Apple Care, even though I think it’s too expensive. I’m quite clumsy and could see myself damaging the watch by bumping into something. I’ve owned many Apple products since 2008. I’ve never had to use the Apple Care even once - everything still works fine, even my 10 year old MacBook Pro, first gen iPad, and 10 year old iMac. So I’m not sure Apple Care has been a good investment, other than peace of mind.

[HissyQTR]

Conclusion: It is really important to purchase your AppleCare+ and you won't regret it.

[lynnholbein]

Of course a lot of what you’re paying for is peace of mind. Similar to any form of insurance.

[Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

Simply put: If you have bought a device, laptop, TV, or Apple Product that cost more than $700, then get the Apple Care + or extended warranty!!! Charge cycles can degrade the longevity use within 1 year if you use excessively. No regrets

[notagamer]

Even if you don't use it, at least you can feel better knowing you'll be able to fix it right away just incase

[artgirlpats]

I think apple care would probably be best on the computer you use the most. but I guess its individual preference. I'm sure Id buy it if I had a Apple pro.

[effenjessie]

I bought applecare for my 2011 macbook pro way back. Within the 3 years that my apple care lasted, it was extremely helpful for the several times something went wrong with my laptop. I would've spent a fortune! Because of this I buy apple care for every apple product I've bought since. However, once applecare is expired, I recommend going to highly reviewed local 3rd party repair shops. Much cheaper than taking it to Apple. My 2011 macbook pro is still running and I do all of my digital art on it with Astropad. Although I do want to upgrade due to it running quite slow at times!

[pixeepixel]

I purchased a refurbished mid-2015 15" MBP off of eBay last month from a company that sells refurbished Apple products. They offer 1-3yr warranties that have to be purchased within 30 days of the purchase and I'm down to 5 days to decide..lol. Had a hard time deciding if I wanted to pay money for the warranty but I'm gonna go ahead and just get a 3yr extended warranty just so I'll have a piece of mind as I plan to use this macbook for at least another 5 years.

[Jesse-gqr]

Thank you for the video. It was very helpful! I just bought a MacBook pro, and will. protect my investment with apple care.

[DoodleyDoodah]

you uploaded this right on my birthday :D

[Saltfactorynz]

I started with the iPhone 5 as my first phone and upgraded every 2 or so years. Had no issues until I got to the iPhone 8plus and my friend hit me in the leg as a joke not knowing my phone was in there smashing the back glass. I wish I had apple care then because the price of repair was so high out of warranty now I’m at the iPhone 12 and yes I do have apple care plus. More peace of mind, that If something happens to your device it’s not the end of the world :)

[paperlessmove]

Looking at your list, it suggests to me not to buy a Mac Pro, as you had to repair both of them several times :D

[Donna_G]

I have had Apple Care for all of my Macs. But, the Macs generally survived beyond the 3 year warranty period. The Macintosh LC did not require any servicing. The G3 required minor servicing. The iMac which is my current computer is well beyond its 3 year warranty period. I think that I took it in for servicing maybe once during the warranty period. Maybe, not at all. This iMac was built in mid-2007. But, I didn't buy it until 2008. So, it's a ten year old computer. When I had to update the OS from 10.6 to 10.8 in order to use the printer, it started having issues with the display. Because it is old, parts are hard to find and the service tech says I'd be better off just getting a new iMac. But, I don't really like what Apple has done to the iMac; so, I've been putting it off.

[sirah]

I've heard mixed reviews about AppleCare. I just bought a new MacBook Air 2014 (or 2015) and I've had some decent luck with previous laptops. Each last lasting 3-5 years so I am wondering if I actually need it.

[nicholasleong]

Hi, is it safe to put cover over MacBook Pro? Will it damage the hinge or smtg? Sorry it’s unrelated to the vid

[SSsmith]

I got a iPhone 11 I did buy Apple care... I think it depends on what u buy

[moc]

Teoh mentions a Mac Pro that had video car problems. I recently acquired an old (2006) Mac Pro and the video card burned out. Video cards get hot. Perhaps my problem was that I was running Linux on it most of the time, not the Apple OS, because the minimum fan speed in the Mac Pro can be set by software. I installed software to change the minimum fan RPM from 500 to 900. The machine is still quiet, but the video card temperature is much lower (there is also a program for Linux that reports component temperatures). Since the Apple OS is based on Unix (similar to Linux), perhaps it would be a good idea to see if the minimum fan speed can be increased via software.