AppleCare for iPhone 3G worth it?

Gormond · 13-06-2009, 16:51

Hey,

I was wondering how many iPhone 3G owners opted for Apple Care at £59 and if they think its worth the cost?

Gormond.

psionic · 13-06-2009, 17:01

I'm not 100% sure about this - but what I do know is when my iPhone 2G failed 3 weeks after purchase - o2 didn't want to know (as it was after 14 days) - I booked a slot at the Apple Store and they replaced it on the spot. Make of this what you like

Gormond · 13-06-2009, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by psionic

I'm not 100% sure about this - but what I do know is when my iPhone 2G failed 3 weeks after purchase - o2 didn't want to know (as it was after 14 days) - I booked a slot at the Apple Store and they replaced it on the spot. Make of this what you like

Ohh I have friends who have delt with AppleCare before with their Macs and i know the service is fantastic, just wonder if you think £59 is a suitable price for it, my 1 year warranty is almost up and AppleCare would extend it by another year.

S-T-E-V-E · 13-06-2009, 18:22

I have AppleCare on both of my Macs and it's been brilliant for any problems i had.

Just looking it extends your warranty an extra year and also your telephone support to 2 years so i'd say it's definitely worth the money.

kiellliam · 14-06-2009, 00:29

Applecare on of those products that worth every penny and it covers the depletion of the battery it a worth while product that i have brought over and over again

call100 · 14-06-2009, 07:21

Can it be bought for an older phone (7 months)???

simon69c · 14-06-2009, 08:17

You can buy it for any iPhone for up to a year from purchase (i.e. within the original warranty period).

From Apple's own website:

Quote:

Important Note

The AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your iPhone is still covered under the standard one-year limited warranty. See AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete product details.

If you buy it on the Apple website going through quidco first then you get 4% cashback, which recovers £2.36 from the £59. Small bonus but worth it for a couple of extra clicks.

Gormond · 14-06-2009, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon69c

You can buy it for any iPhone for up to a year from purchase (i.e. within the original warranty period).

From Apple's own website:

If you buy it on the Apple website going through quidco first then you get 4% cashback, which recovers £2.36 from the £59. Small bonus but worth it for a couple of extra clicks.

Although Apple charge delivery where as O2 do not.

CoolboyA · 14-06-2009, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gormond

Although Apple charge delivery where as O2 do not.

They charge delivery on insurance? That's a bit stingey of them... but i suppose it will come in an Apple branded letter.

psionic · 14-06-2009, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolboyA

They charge delivery on insurance? That's a bit stingey of them... but i suppose it will come in an Apple branded letter.

I'm not sure about the iPhone - but in the case of a Mac they send you a booklet and a CD.

simon69c · 14-06-2009, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gormond

Although Apple charge delivery where as O2 do not.

Ah hadn't appreciated that - changes things a bit

Gormond · 15-06-2009, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolboyA

They charge delivery on insurance? That's a bit stingey of them... but i suppose it will come in an Apple branded letter.

It's a box with a book and a CD as someone said, think you need to spend over 60 quid with Apple to get free delivery.

kyussmondo · 15-06-2009, 10:40

You could also use eBay. I just did a search and you can get worldwide AppleCare for the iPhone for £26.73 Buy It Now with Free Shipping. I know a few people have used eBay to get cheap AppleCare and they got the full 3 years or whatever it is. Be cautious though, I am sure there are some scams out there but if the seller has good positive feedback then you shouldn't have problems.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Applecare-...3A1%7C294%3A50

kiellliam · 15-06-2009, 10:53

I would be even more cautious in case they used it and then sold it on

Gormond · 15-06-2009, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyussmondo

You could also use eBay. I just did a search and you can get worldwide AppleCare for the iPhone for £26.73 Buy It Now with Free Shipping. I know a few people have used eBay to get cheap AppleCare and they got the full 3 years or whatever it is. Be cautious though, I am sure there are some scams out there but if the seller has good positive feedback then you shouldn't have problems.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Applecare-...3A1%7C294%3A50

That is for US and Canada not UK

psionic · 15-06-2009, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by psionic

I'm not sure about the iPhone - but in the case of a Mac they send you a booklet and a CD.

I forgot to mention that the CD they send you contains diagnostics software which you can run/quote when you call them for help. Again I'm not sure if this is the case with the iPhone/Ipod - but it's certainly true in the case of the Mac.

Mystic Eddy · 15-06-2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gormond

That is for US and Canada not UK

It's worldwide cover, so doesn't matter where it was purchased from.

Gormond · 15-06-2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic Eddy

It's worldwide cover, so doesn't matter where it was purchased from.

Ohh didn't know that

13-06-2009, 16:51	#1
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	AppleCare for iPhone 3G worth it? Hey, I was wondering how many iPhone 3G owners opted for Apple Care at £59 and if they think its worth the cost? Gormond.

13-06-2009, 17:01	#2
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	I'm not 100% sure about this - but what I do know is when my iPhone 2G failed 3 weeks after purchase - o2 didn't want to know (as it was after 14 days) - I booked a slot at the Apple Store and they replaced it on the spot. Make of this what you like

13-06-2009, 17:08	#3
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic I'm not 100% sure about this - but what I do know is when my iPhone 2G failed 3 weeks after purchase - o2 didn't want to know (as it was after 14 days) - I booked a slot at the Apple Store and they replaced it on the spot. Make of this what you like Ohh I have friends who have delt with AppleCare before with their Macs and i know the service is fantastic, just wonder if you think £59 is a suitable price for it, my 1 year warranty is almost up and AppleCare would extend it by another year.

13-06-2009, 18:22	#4
S-T-E-V-E Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 844	I have AppleCare on both of my Macs and it's been brilliant for any problems i had. Just looking it extends your warranty an extra year and also your telephone support to 2 years so i'd say it's definitely worth the money.

14-06-2009, 00:29	#5
kiellliam Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 773	Applecare on of those products that worth every penny and it covers the depletion of the battery it a worth while product that i have brought over and over again

14-06-2009, 07:21	#6
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Can it be bought for an older phone (7 months)???

14-06-2009, 08:17	#7
simon69c Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,415	You can buy it for any iPhone for up to a year from purchase (i.e. within the original warranty period). From Apple's own website: Quote: Important Note The AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your iPhone is still covered under the standard one-year limited warranty. See AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete product details. If you buy it on the Apple website going through quidco first then you get 4% cashback, which recovers £2.36 from the £59. Small bonus but worth it for a couple of extra clicks.

14-06-2009, 10:52	#8
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by simon69c You can buy it for any iPhone for up to a year from purchase (i.e. within the original warranty period). From Apple's own website: If you buy it on the Apple website going through quidco first then you get 4% cashback, which recovers £2.36 from the £59. Small bonus but worth it for a couple of extra clicks. Although Apple charge delivery where as O2 do not.

14-06-2009, 11:28	#9
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	Quote: Originally Posted by Gormond Although Apple charge delivery where as O2 do not. They charge delivery on insurance? That's a bit stingey of them... but i suppose it will come in an Apple branded letter.

14-06-2009, 11:51	#10
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by CoolboyA They charge delivery on insurance? That's a bit stingey of them... but i suppose it will come in an Apple branded letter. I'm not sure about the iPhone - but in the case of a Mac they send you a booklet and a CD.

14-06-2009, 12:35	#11
simon69c Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,415	Quote: Originally Posted by Gormond Although Apple charge delivery where as O2 do not. Ah hadn't appreciated that - changes things a bit

15-06-2009, 10:28	#12
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by CoolboyA They charge delivery on insurance? That's a bit stingey of them... but i suppose it will come in an Apple branded letter. It's a box with a book and a CD as someone said, think you need to spend over 60 quid with Apple to get free delivery.

15-06-2009, 10:40	#13
kyussmondo Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 1,731	You could also use eBay. I just did a search and you can get worldwide AppleCare for the iPhone for £26.73 Buy It Now with Free Shipping. I know a few people have used eBay to get cheap AppleCare and they got the full 3 years or whatever it is. Be cautious though, I am sure there are some scams out there but if the seller has good positive feedback then you shouldn't have problems. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Applecare-...3A1%7C294%3A50

15-06-2009, 10:53	#14
kiellliam Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 773	I would be even more cautious in case they used it and then sold it on

15-06-2009, 10:54	#15
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by kyussmondo You could also use eBay. I just did a search and you can get worldwide AppleCare for the iPhone for £26.73 Buy It Now with Free Shipping. I know a few people have used eBay to get cheap AppleCare and they got the full 3 years or whatever it is. Be cautious though, I am sure there are some scams out there but if the seller has good positive feedback then you shouldn't have problems. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Applecare-...3A1%7C294%3A50 That is for US and Canada not UK

15-06-2009, 15:57	#16
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic I'm not sure about the iPhone - but in the case of a Mac they send you a booklet and a CD. I forgot to mention that the CD they send you contains diagnostics software which you can run/quote when you call them for help. Again I'm not sure if this is the case with the iPhone/Ipod - but it's certainly true in the case of the Mac.

15-06-2009, 16:24	#17
Mystic Eddy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,885	Quote: Originally Posted by Gormond That is for US and Canada not UK It's worldwide cover, so doesn't matter where it was purchased from.

15-06-2009, 17:19	#18
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by Mystic Eddy It's worldwide cover, so doesn't matter where it was purchased from. Ohh didn't know that

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