AppleCare for iPod

That's a little high

Does this apply to new purchases only?


Wonder if I could have used that instead of buying a seperate battery for 59. Oh well.


"This comprehensive plan is available for all iPod models within their one-year limited warranty that connect to either Macintosh computers or Windows PCs."


Found my answer.

Hmmm....

this may depend on how much you use your iPod and the average life of that battery.

$59 is actually cheaper than I thought it would be... but it only offers it for 2 years (not 3).

If your battery depletes the 50% within 2 years, it's worth it... otherwise, you may end up paying for it and for the battery replacement if it depletes problems after the 2 year period. (though you still get the protection benefit during those two years for other defects)

arn

Not available at AppleUK Store...surprised me?
Hope its just a delay rather than our American cousins getting the best deal from Apple, then again you have got Bush as President so I suppose its 'swings and roundabouts':)

Originally posted by arn
this may depend on how much you use your iPod and the average life of that battery.

$59 is actually cheaper than I thought it would be... but it only offers it for 2 years (not 3).

If your battery depletes the 50% within 2 years, it's worth it... otherwise, you may end up paying for it and for the battery replacement if it depletes problems after the 2 year period. (though you still get the protection benefit during those two years for other defects)

arn

I mentioned it was high in comparison with Best Buy's coverage which is 4yrs for $40, however I realize that you get no covered tech support from Apple through BB.

What type of Tom Foolery is apple trying to pull.

All iPods still under 1 year warranties are eligible for the APP.

I happen to think it's an EXCELLENT value. :)

Does anyone else find the way that Apple has worded this to be potentially misleading? (marketing tricks?)

As measured from the date of original purchase, you get 2 years in *total*.

But seeing as the iPod already has a one-year warranty (unless I'm mistaken), then basically, what you are really buying is a one year warranty extension.

I'm not arguing this is good or bad, just trying to read past the marketing so I can understand what you are really getting.

victor

this seems like a total rip to me... is the battery life issue really getting that out of hand?