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Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
A few logistical questions before making the switch
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<blockquote data-quote="RavingMac" data-source="post: 1004720" data-attributes="member: 45350"><p>I have Applecare on my MacBook Pro and just had the battery replaced at 2 1/2 yrs with no charge and almost no questions. So, as far as extended warranties go I think it is a pretty good one.</p><p>I believe however there is a basic philosophical issue involved: am I going to buy warranties or live with the occasional out of pocket repair cost. To me, you go one way or the other depending on your personality and finances. Either you routinely buy them, or almost never buy them.</p><p>In the long run never buying warranties is cheaper, but you run the risk of losing the use of your item if you aren't able to afford to repair it at the time.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion the worst thing you can do is hit and miss on purchasing extended warranties, you increase your out of pocket costs considerably and still leave yourself hanging on the items you didn't cover. My advice would be if you have the self discipline is to put aside the cash you would have spent on an extended warranty everytime you buy something major. Over the long run you should be able to cover repairs or replacements and will accumulate a nice little emergency fund to boot.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for long winded opinion, but this is a pet issue with me. (BTW: in my case I was given the Aplecare package on my MBP) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RavingMac, post: 1004720, member: 45350"] I have Applecare on my MacBook Pro and just had the battery replaced at 2 1/2 yrs with no charge and almost no questions. So, as far as extended warranties go I think it is a pretty good one. I believe however there is a basic philosophical issue involved: am I going to buy warranties or live with the occasional out of pocket repair cost. To me, you go one way or the other depending on your personality and finances. Either you routinely buy them, or almost never buy them. In the long run never buying warranties is cheaper, but you run the risk of losing the use of your item if you aren't able to afford to repair it at the time. In my opinion the worst thing you can do is hit and miss on purchasing extended warranties, you increase your out of pocket costs considerably and still leave yourself hanging on the items you didn't cover. My advice would be if you have the self discipline is to put aside the cash you would have spent on an extended warranty everytime you buy something major. Over the long run you should be able to cover repairs or replacements and will accumulate a nice little emergency fund to boot. Sorry for long winded opinion, but this is a pet issue with me. (BTW: in my case I was given the Aplecare package on my MBP) :) [/QUOTE]
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