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AppleCare for iMac computers

homedecorator — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:57:29 GMT

I am looking into purchasing a new iMac desktop and have been reading about the Applecare extended warranty. Does anyone have AppleCare, is it worth the extra fee?

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

phoenixbrd — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:02:02 GMT

@homedecorator i've always purchased Apple Care. I'm in the process of choosing between a new MacBook and a MacBook Pro, but either way I will continue to add Apple Care. You will love your new desktop....congratulations!

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

jaxs mom — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:13:18 GMT

Nope. I used it once on my imac, and that was 5 years after owning it and the per incident charge is 29 dollars.

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apple1964 — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:18:34 GMT

I learned my lesson big time..... Apple products are worth the cost. And there Apple care is the best. I hope you enjoy your Mac computer O/P.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

homedecorator — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:20:01 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@homedecorator i've always purchased Apple Care. I'm in the process of choosing between a new MacBook and a MacBook Pro, but either way I will continue to add Apple Care. You will love your new desktop....congratulations!

Thank you @phoenixbrd! wow, a Macbook or Macbook pro sounds fantastic! The $169 fee isn't too bad and now it covers up to 2 accidental incidents, just wasn't sure if it was an unnecessary add on.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Mz iMac — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:28:41 GMT

@homedecorator

New iMacs will be released sometime in Sept or Oct. Personally, I would wait till then as the new OS High Sierra will be preinstalled on them.

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The best thing about AppelCare for "desktops" is that you are entitled to "in home" repairs. A tech will come to your house to repair instead of you lugging your desktop to an Apple Store or an AASP.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

jaxs mom — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:36:12 GMT

The new imacs are already out and ready for delivery, except the imac Pro which is going to be five thousand dollars.

I wouldn't let a OS upgrade stop me from ordering. It's extremely simple to DL and install and it's free.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Mz iMac — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:41:52 GMT

@jaxs mom

Yeah, I just checked Apple's site & there they were & already shipping out......except for that $5000 monster (black iMac Pro)

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Boehm Collector — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:04:28 GMT

@homedecorator wrote:
I am looking into purchasing a new iMac desktop and have been reading about the Applecare extended warranty. Does anyone have AppleCare, is it worth the extra fee?

HI @homedecorator ... I have never purchased any Apple product without the AppleCare. Definitely worth the money.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Boehm Collector — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:05:26 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@homedecorator

New iMacs will be released sometime in Sept or Oct. Personally, I would wait till then as the new OS High Sierra will be preinstalled on them.

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The best thing about AppelCare for "desktops" is that you are entitled to "in home" repairs. A tech will come to your house to repair instead of you lugging your desktop to an Apple Store or an AASP.

@homedecorator ... I have to agree with @Mz iMac.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 15:01:11 GMT

6 Year Mac owner here - haven't bought the extended care and haven't needed it, either.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

glb613 — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:14:28 GMT

@homedecorator wrote:
I am looking into purchasing a new iMac desktop and have been reading about the Applecare extended warranty. Does anyone have AppleCare, is it worth the extra fee?

I purchased it when I bought my first Apple computer. Used it twice for questions I could have found at the Apple forums. When I did have a repair, the hinge broke on my iMac, my Apple Care had expired. Not worth it for me and I don't recommend it for anyone who has basic computer knowledge.

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homedecorator — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:48:19 GMT

@glb613 wrote:
@homedecorator wrote:
I am looking into purchasing a new iMac desktop and have been reading about the Applecare extended warranty. Does anyone have AppleCare, is it worth the extra fee?
I purchased it when I bought my first Apple computer. Used it twice for questions I could have found at the Apple forums. When I did have a repair, the hinge broke on my iMac, my Apple Care had expired. Not worth it for me and I don't recommend it for anyone who has basic computer knowledge.

Good to know. This will be my first iMac. I guess I really need to read up on what the Applecare covers. I know the coverage just changed tthis month to cover accidents. I'm not sure all that's included and what's not.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

dbldbl — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:28:43 GMT

@homedecorator wrote:
@glb613 wrote:
@homedecorator wrote:
I am looking into purchasing a new iMac desktop and have been reading about the Applecare extended warranty. Does anyone have AppleCare, is it worth the extra fee?
I purchased it when I bought my first Apple computer. Used it twice for questions I could have found at the Apple forums. When I did have a repair, the hinge broke on my iMac, my Apple Care had expired. Not worth it for me and I don't recommend it for anyone who has basic computer knowledge.
Good to know. This will be my first iMac. I guess I really need to read up on what the Applecare covers. I know the coverage just changed tthis month to cover accidents. I'm not sure all that's included and what's not.

You'll want the AppleCare+ version that will cover accidents; this is the newer version, which was inspired by the AppleCare+ coverage for iPhone.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Cats3000 — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:14:42 GMT

We've always had Apple Care with our Apple products. It gives us peace of mind. When we have used it, the tech support has been superb. We believe it's well worth the extra fee.

If you do purchase a new iMac, you'll be in love. I'm typing on an older one now. I'd hate to go back to a PC.

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Lilysmom — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:42:59 GMT

@homedecorator, my electronics are all mostly apple products. I have 2 iPods, an iPhone 6+, an iPad Pro and a MacBook Pro as well as beatsx Bluetooth headphones. The only device I bought Apple care for was the phone. I have never used it and won't be buying it again. LM

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homedecorator — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:09:46 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@homedecorator, my electronics are all mostly apple products. I have 2 iPods, an iPhone 6+, an iPad Pro and a MacBook Pro as well as beatsx Bluetooth headphones. The only device I bought Apple care for was the phone. I have never used it and won't be buying it again. LM

Oh wow, that's good to know @Lilysmom! The downside for me is that it's only good for 3 years, and the first year is included already. Sounds like you know about Apple. I will say they really push Applecare in the Apple Store when looking around at any item.

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Swissguy — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:14:59 GMT

the guy helping me buy my mac book pro advised against it.... Saying that most of the problems he sees happen AFTER the care is up so he felt it wasn't worth it.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

Cats3000 — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:23:35 GMT

If "they really push Apple Care in the Apple Store", then the atmosphere has changed for the worse. My experiences at Apple Retail Stores were different. I never felt pressure to buy anything. I always got good advice from the salesmen. At one time I read that the salesmen were NOT on commission so the amount they sold didn't figure into their pay. I wonder if that's changed. If it has, it's too bad.

Re: AppleCare for iMac computers

homedecorator — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 21:07:08 GMT

@Cats3000 wrote:
If "they really push Apple Care in the Apple Store", then the atmosphere has changed for the worse. My experiences at Apple Retail Stores were different. I never felt pressure to buy anything. I always got good advice from the salesmen. At one time I read that the salesmen were NOT on commission so the amount they sold didn't figure into their pay. I wonder if that's changed. If it has, it's too bad.

The salesman I dealt with was insistent on Applecare for any of the products I looked at. That's what really made me question it. Everywhere I turned was another salesperson talking to customers about Applecare. I'm not sure if there is any incentive for them to sell the warranty, but they were definitely pushing it. It seems like good coverage for a fair price, but the sales approach was a turn off. Still deciding, but the iMacs look wonderful!