On Monday, December 16, 2002, at 07:13 PM, Allen Barnella wrote: > As I a rule, we don't buy service contracts, extended warranties, > etc. and I don't think I want to start now with Apple computers.
Generally speaking, that's sound fiscal advice, but not so when referring to entities with expected long service lives and expensive service requirements such as health insurance, computers or cars. While true that the odds are in the underwriter's favor during the AppleCare coverage, it is also true that it is this period when you Mac has probably its highest value/equity ratio and you stand the most to lose *in case* something happens. It's the difference between finding yourself in the last 6 mos. or the 3rd year and you have an isolated, major problem in which the Mac is "totaled" and being able to sell it for parts or get it repaired- or maybe even replaced at an upgrade- and still be able to sell it, if you wanted, with some warranty left. I realize you described there's not that much leeway in your Mac budget, but that's all the more reason to get that security and protect your investment for as long as possible. if you can possibly swing it. dave -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
