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For years I've wanted to buy a macbook pro but
didn't have the means to do it well now I do. I'm a
web design student that needs to have a computer
and I want a macbook pro to be the notebook I
use during school.
I was deciding whether or not to get the Applecare,
and everyone seems to have a different opinion on
the subject. I noticed that you get quite a discount
being a student but there's one thing that bothers me.
In my research on whether or not it's worth it, I looked
up "macbook pro applecare" and searched within the last
year for the most recent results.
Before I say this or really ask this question I know computers
are computers, they having moving parts and anything can
go wrong with any computer. Not every BMW or Mercedes
comes off the line perfect, I completely understand that, but
this did instill a little fear into me.
I've read alot of people's stories about Applecare and
how often they have to have their computer's repaired.
The thing that scares me is how quickly this seems to happen
with these people. Most of them say it happens within the
first few months. Logic boards go out, trackpads crack,
battery's drain and fizzle out, power supply's die and a ton
of other things.
Like I said I know Apple has one of the best quality laptops
around but hearing that all this stuff happens so quickly
makes me a little nervous because if they're the best what
the **** happens when you get a different company's computer.
I've had good luck with all my pc laptops in the past and I
expect the same from apple and even more. I just want it
to last at least 2 or 3 years and b/cuz I take good care of
my computers I assume Applecare will just be peace of mind.
Ok so my question have you guys had your computers in
the shop a lot and do you think Applecare is worth it for
what they cover? I know no one can predict how your
computer is going to be when you actually buy one but
reading 16 pages of stories from Google I'm a little
apprehensive now, do I have a need to be?
Thanks guys
didn't have the means to do it well now I do. I'm a
web design student that needs to have a computer
and I want a macbook pro to be the notebook I
use during school.
I was deciding whether or not to get the Applecare,
and everyone seems to have a different opinion on
the subject. I noticed that you get quite a discount
being a student but there's one thing that bothers me.
In my research on whether or not it's worth it, I looked
up "macbook pro applecare" and searched within the last
year for the most recent results.
Before I say this or really ask this question I know computers
are computers, they having moving parts and anything can
go wrong with any computer. Not every BMW or Mercedes
comes off the line perfect, I completely understand that, but
this did instill a little fear into me.
I've read alot of people's stories about Applecare and
how often they have to have their computer's repaired.
The thing that scares me is how quickly this seems to happen
with these people. Most of them say it happens within the
first few months. Logic boards go out, trackpads crack,
battery's drain and fizzle out, power supply's die and a ton
of other things.
Like I said I know Apple has one of the best quality laptops
around but hearing that all this stuff happens so quickly
makes me a little nervous because if they're the best what
the **** happens when you get a different company's computer.
I've had good luck with all my pc laptops in the past and I
expect the same from apple and even more. I just want it
to last at least 2 or 3 years and b/cuz I take good care of
my computers I assume Applecare will just be peace of mind.
Ok so my question have you guys had your computers in
the shop a lot and do you think Applecare is worth it for
what they cover? I know no one can predict how your
computer is going to be when you actually buy one but
reading 16 pages of stories from Google I'm a little
apprehensive now, do I have a need to be?
Thanks guys