Is Applecare Worth It? Where to Buy?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2024
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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.
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 .
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.
It's great to know that third party shops can repair it for much cheaper.
That's why Apple is now making their products almost impossible to repair by third party shops..
shameful
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.
I know right i bought and ipad mini and i just found out it was only good for 2 years i didnt see any of how long it was good for for when got the insurance.. the i ipad mini is pretty durable! I still got mine i wouldnt get insurance on it if i got a new on..but im stuck now i just bought a mc book a few day ago and im thinking about getting applecare on it? im stuck on that one lol~
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.
Of course a lot of what you’re paying for is peace of mind. Similar to any form of insurance.
Yes you are so RIGHT!!
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful! I just bought a MacBook pro, and will. protect my investment with apple care.
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.
Conclusion: It is really important to purchase your AppleCare+ and you won't regret it.
I shopped around, looked at other extended warranty companies like Square Trade and Upsie, even USAA and phone companies offer it and it the end the 2 year Apple Care deal for $79 which covers my IPhone SE 2020.
U just wasted ur money! Its covered by consumer Law already! U been scammed!
@@redsed1565 Over in jolly old England you get 6 years.
@@rockvilleraven under consumer law or crapple care?
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
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!
7 years is a long time. Good to know that it's still working.
I got a iPhone 11 I did buy Apple care... I think it depends on what u buy
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.
long story short its very good but its a gamble
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
Anyway, now's not the good time to buy because that model is from 2013
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
the best review ! Thank you so much!!
I feel like if it makes sense for everything but desktop Macs tbh what’s gonna happen unless you for a cat or kids
I think I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it 😭 lol. It seems to be worth it from what I've seen and heard. Thanks for the break down. 👍 😄
James Barton why not just buy a reliable durable brand????
U been scammed. Its covered by consumer Law any way!
Accidents can happen … unavoidable at times … unless you’re perfect …
Do you think that it’s worth to buy ipad 2018 with apple pencil if I already have ipad air 2 ( i have it for 2 years but it’s still going really strong) [ or should i go for a (wacom) stylus or go straight to ipad pro]? I know it has nothing to do with the video, sorry.
What do you want to do with your device? If it’s just for casual drawing, iPad 2018 is good. None of the third party styluses out there is as good as Apple Pencil in terms of drawing experience.
Teoh Yi Chie thank you for the response. Yes I plan to use it for drawing but not for casual drawing only, I plan to do a webcomic and i would like a portable devise because i have a lot of vacant time at school where i can draw
leon kastilyo aren’t new iPads gonna be announced soon in the fall? check macrumors com
Any of the iPad that can support Apple pencil is good enough for comic or professional work. So it's really up to your preference. If you have the budget, it would be good to get a larger screen size to draw on because it's more comfortable. 10.5 is good for portability, 12.9 is better in terms of size. Check out Macrumors' buying guide. I read that there might be new iPad Pros soon, like in Sept 2018.
Teoh Yi Chie thank you very much for the information. I will check macrumors guide. Thanks again
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.
I've tried increasing the fan speed before. But I can't tell for sure if the problems I had were really related to heat.
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.
That's the problem with iMac. If the display is down, the whole unit has to be repaired. You can't reuse the display or computer.
Can you do the math and see if all the monthly payments exceeded the cost of repairs? I did with a third party insurance and was not worth the insurance versus just paying for each individual repair over a period of 2 to 3 years. Thanks
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 :)
you uploaded this right on my birthday :D
Ugh you're making me want the iPad pro with the pen lol
I think it's worth getting if your purchase is over like $1,000 or something and you're using it everyday.
What we learned is it's totally worth it for the Mac Pro. :) I purchase it on most of my things, but the iPad Pro was a definite for me. As much as it costs it is definitely worth it especially if I have an accident... I definitely agree with the iPad 6. At that price it's honestly cheaper to just replace it than repair it.
Hi , is it safe to put cover over MacBook Pro? Will it damage the hinge or smtg? Sorry it’s unrelated to the vid
It's safe. Don't worry
Now we know what and when to get AC or AP+. mobeleash
Looks like AP is being phased out and replaced by AP+
Could I ask what happened to your ipad pro and why wasn't it covered in the 1 year default warranty? Thanks!!
That iPad Pro was more than one year old and there is no extra warranty
Teoh Yi Chie I see, was it an accidental damage or like hardware issues? I’m singaporean too btw, rly like your videos!
@@susiyang2583 The battery just stopped charging after a year for the iPad Pro. I've got another iPad 9.7 where I accidentally crack the display. It was plain carelessness. Under normal circumstances, there shouldn't be physical damage to the tablet
It looks like the cases of Applecare were worth it for you was for your older Mac Pros, the ones in 2007 and 2013.
Macbooks are becoming better especially in the most recent model with the M1 Chip.
Is it provide phone on lost old one
just bought myself a MBP, and if something is at fault at the first year of purchase , you dont have to pay for that since you still fall under the ''waranty'' right?
Yes. All hardware fault is covered in the first year.
@@teohyc So I shouldnt buy apple-care right away , but wait for when it almost expires right?
@@BluezConcepts You have 60 days after the time of purchase (from my understanding) to get applecare+
Very informative !
My @macbookprom1 is a LEMON with issue after issue after issue. I just bought it and @AppleCare will not replace it even though I've called or chatted with them 5 time with issues that keep me from being able to work. The touchpad would have a mind of it's own, beach balls would freeze the computer, apps like Numbers would disappear, the computer would go to sleep while I was typing on it. @Apple won't replace it... they expect me to fix every issue as it shows up taking up hours per week of my time.
I think it is crazy expensive for a MacBook but then again if it breaks you might need to replace the whole bottom of the device or something and that would be way more expensive or replacing the entire top. It happens so even though I hate the price I would probably buy it considering how expensive the machine is. If I were going to keep the iPad and I was sure about the purchase then I would buy it because its really cheap to add... and the iPhone is the most likely of any device to break so you def need AppleCare on that. I. guess my conclusion is I don't like paying for AppleCare because it is expensive and the products are already expensive enough... but I do like the peace of mind I get after I swipe my card...
I was hoping you’d include the cost of apple care.
AppleCare price is different for all devices. Just search Apple website for the specific pricing.
Nice video, thank you 🙂
What's the model year of your MacBook Pro?
2015 model
My iPad Pro....repair the screen twice due to bright spots....Apple care + definitely worth it
Which iPad Pro model?
@@teohyc the 10.5 =)
Is squaretrade as good as applecare?
I've not heard of that. Do a search on Reddit and see what others say
@@teohyc thank you for replying so fast! i trusted and ended up springing for the applecare plus even with the cost. Just ordered my M1 Macbook Pro! Can’t wait
When I had apple products in the past I've found Apple Care worked best with their portable products and screens. Most of their desktops I never had issues with but their laptops, iPads and cell phones and screens I've had to have repairs done on.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Apple I don't care
YES I LOVE APPLECARE
How much did it cost for the keyboard repair on your wife's MacBook?
I can't remember exactly. A few hundreds of dollars SGD. It was under warranty so the repair service is free, but the parts are not.
I've been using android until this point without any "insurance". My guts telling me that if I survived without this care on an android phone, I won't need it w apple either.
Nice video.
Regarding the Mac Pro 2007, i'd like to hear the details of the graphics card and power supply that you say you used Applecare claims on. If the graphics card had faults - apple is liable to repair them regardless of it you had Applecare or not!
i would get applecare if it was 3 years for ipad air 3 or pro not the cheaper models
Fair enough, but I would still argue that - if you place your valuable piece of equipment on a surface where you are likely to sit on, then it is not APPLEcare that you need.
People place tablets on sofa all the time. It’s the real world out there. Not some fantasy world where everything is perfect
@@teohyc Think Different.
The real question is why you keep on buying macs if you have so many issues
Because with Macs, if my main computer goes down, I can connect my external SSD to another backup Mac and get back to work with zero downtime. That and I'm using Final Cut Pro which is incredibly fast when exporting video.
Apple Care costs 250-350 euro a year. That's ridiculous. Dell Pro/Plus support (next day on site repairs) costs 99 euros for three years! Apple is good at one thing, making you pay premium price for regular products. With Apple computers/laptops you pay 2-3 times more for everything.
Well from my experience Apple products lasted me 3 times more than dell/hp I owned in the past.
Queen of Art experience different. My 2008 Dell is still running well, last week it went to a charity. My Dell workstation is from 2014 still running great. HP differs, but their business line is pretty decent.
You give to Apple a lot of money dude , just stop it 🤣🤣🤣
Not unless it's a lifetime warranty.
Tim devid singapur
Dont waste ur money fools! All units are by CONSUMER LAW covered for about 5 years. I urge u to look into this and dont pay these tight ass leeches!
Can you link to the source you are talking about?
@@teohyc depends where u live! Just search consumer law in ur own country. ACCC is for australia.
Butter fingers You just do not baby your apple products now do ya? Your list makes it seem like all apple things are no good 🤣🦕 i have never bought apple care and never had any problems except the ones apple creates like slowing down their batteries now 11 pro max no warranty i’ll keep my fingers crossed for us both, think i’d rather use the 200 bucks and the smaller repair cost (insurance) towards a 2020 i phone 12 rather than a repair and in my mind knowing i’m using a previous damaged thing might break again just move on to a new one.
Just trust me don’t get it and just don’t be overprotective I’ve had my iPhone for 2 years and never really cared about dropping it and I’ve only dropped it like 5 times also I have a foldable plastic case
All those checkmarks actually makes the videos seem like apple products are shit, not that applecare is worth it LOL
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Teoh Yi Chie i watch him regularly. He definitely knows his shit
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