I've bought applecare on every product and never been sorry. In most cases, during the 3 years I've had some expensive repair--a logic board, for instance, can take a big chunk out of your piggy bank where you were saving for the *next* Mac. But displays are vulnerable and expensive, esp. flat panel LCDs, it seems. Hard drives are no longer the "tanks" they once were. I've seen too many that failed either quickly or longly ;^). Chips? Well, you're probably goiing to replace the lowend chips that come with your Machine.
I don't think the old formula you quote applies to the newer stuff. However, if you know how to get spare parts and do your own repairs, then you probably don't need applecare. -don "Kaufman, Charles" wrote: > > What is the general opinion on Applecare? > > Is it worth the extra $$$? > It has been my experience "in general" that > extended warranties are seldom worth > the money, especially with electronics. Usually > if something is going to break it happen in the > first few month and after 5+ years. And extending > a 1 year warranty an extra year or two is not > worth the money. > > Is it significantly different with an iMac? -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
