I knew about general warranty, didn't know about the possible screen damage.
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Is it Worth Buying AppleCare+ for iPhone X?
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I knew about general warranty, didn't know about the possible screen damage.
Do you have a source?
this is so ****ed up these greedy **********ers gave us a back glass to charge us more money now for sure i’m not getting this phone
If you want wireless charging, you need a glass back.
How much of a refund? If I buy the coverage for $200 and get a refund next year (and I don't use any of the accidental damage coverage), how much money would I get back?
i don’t care and i’m sure half of the people didn’t want it either but i get that screen replacement is expensive but back glass is even more wtfff
For the iPhone 7 my daughter's use, they have managed to break them twice during the past year. They pay the AppleCare repair cost and I pay for AppleCare. It has been a good value for me.
Yes they have good cases and screen protectors. They still manage to break the screens in the oddest ways (hit by the seat belt, dropped a gram weight on the screen, etc.).
Yes they have good cases and screen protectors. They still manage to break the screens in the oddest ways (hit by the seat belt, dropped a gram weight on the screen, etc.).
Everyone else managed to do with with a back panel that is removed easily.
The vast majority of iPhone users end up putting their phone in a case, so the odds of them breaking the back is pretty slim.
No, I believe a plastic back will work with wireless charging, and phones should be made out of high quality plastic that won't shatter or dent. Not sure when these companies will finally understand that.
As for the value of the plan, I went with SquareTrade this round and will see how that works out.
I have never broke the glass. However, I have had multiple iPhones replaced over the years under AppleCare for battery and screen issues. Every time they just gave me a new replacement iPhone.
Agreed. consumer law in the UK covers hardware defects for 6 years from date of delivery as long as the Apple product is directly bought from Apple, I believe. Therefore unless you require accidental damage, it is definitely not worth buying. They'll even replace you battery for free if it holds less than 80% charge, as long as it's still within the consumer law's 6 year period.
Everybody always thinks insurance is a ripoff... until they are in the Apple store whining about the cost of their shattered phone. I agree a case is a must-have investment with these phones that are about as easy to hold as a wet fish. Gorgeous, but yet another example of Jon Ive's slow descent into the dark side of putting form WAY above function in recent years (the MacPro trash can has left Apple's former dominance of the high-end creative Professional market a bloodied carcass).
But Asurion replacements are refurbished by Asurion.. not Apple... and they do a piss poor job of it. I used to work for Asurion. Let’s just say that I’ve had customers call to complain about their replacements and have seen people get their phone replaced 5 times because of problems with their replacements. I am pretty sure they are not using genuine parts from Apple either.
Another thing people don't know: Apple phone support is free, and has been for at least a year. You no longer need AppleCare to get out-of-warranty support.
Don't believe it? Try calling Apple Support on an out-of-warranty Apple product. They'll still help you, and for free.
Don't believe it? Try calling Apple Support on an out-of-warranty Apple product. They'll still help you, and for free.
I don't buy extended warranties for anything. Thankfully I'm wealthy enough to self insure. Extended warranties are nearly pure profit as they hardly get used. They're nearly worthless for cars too with all the strings attached and high premium or deductible. It was mentioned but most people don't realize their credit card adds 12-24 months of additional warranty. I've use this a number of time and never had an issue with it.
I have had every iPhone except the 3GS and never once bought apple care. Now that I have 2 young kids who always seem to find my phone, Apple Care is a must for me personally.
Everyone’s case is different.
Everyone’s case is different.
Its another disgusting thing that Apple does that I (like the good sheep I am) pay for every time I get a new iPhone.
Ive said it once, ill say it again: AppleCare+ should be free for all products as a way of Apple giving back to the public that have made it an almost trillion dollar company.
Apples Greed is absolutely boundless. Im still shaking my head that X doesnt come with airpower in the box!
Ive said it once, ill say it again: AppleCare+ should be free for all products as a way of Apple giving back to the public that have made it an almost trillion dollar company.
Apples Greed is absolutely boundless. Im still shaking my head that X doesnt come with airpower in the box!
I don't believe the article mentioned it but the increasing cost of these phones is another reason why the Apple Upgrade program deserves a second look, even if you don't swap out phones every year. It comes with Apple Care+ and the "loan" is 0% financing. It's a bit like the advantage of leasing a car vs. buying (except much better) if you are somebody who doesn't plan on keeping it for years and years.
Having to pay an additional $200 to safeguard the device you just paid $1200 for is something the Mafia would be proud of.