DO I have to buy a protection plan at the time of purchase? If not, how long can I wait and can I buy one from APPLE?
783183
Why bother? I've had an ipad since they came out and have never had a problem. These things are awesome and very durable, I would think if anything bad happened it would be operator error, but I'm also very careful with mine, my life is on this thing.
783184
You need to check the information from the protection plan supplier. Some require you buy it while the item is "new" to you, while others give you up to 30 days to acquire it. eBay had some offers as much as 6 months after to add a Square Trade brand, but the Square Trade warranties I have been offered through Amazon have been at the time of purchase only.
783185
No, you never have to order a protection plan at purchase, you can get one later... I believe they have a cut-off date for some of the protections but it varies according to how long you've had it.
783186
It depends in the seller. If you contact Apple Inc., ask about their Apple Care warranty program, they maybe able to determine if your device is eligible for warranty coverage.
783187
I did not get a protection plan, I agree with the other people that it is not necessary. I love the IPad! Always dependable.
783188
Get a REALLY good cover and screen protection and you should be set for years!!
961320
I really don't know; unless the box was opened and the warrenty was returned. I had to return my applecare because after I purchased the plan which came in a box, I was then told that the plan was not renewable for my IPOD. Therefore I returned the box.
127193
As far as I know, yes. How ever I had a protection plan via applecare that expired and I tried to re-new it only to find out it is not re-newable. So when it runs out, you're on your own.
517028
I believe you have a window to add the protection plan. Check the web site or with customer service for the time frame allowed. Just be sure to read the small print. The plan ends when the company has covered the cost of your gadget. That may be in two months, twelve months ... or may last the entire two years if you have not needed their help before then.
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No. You can buy it at time of purchase of item (A good idea.) or you can do it later. Another way is not buying say at Amazon but at Best Buy and still going to Square Trade for the Protection Plan. Square Trade makes money because most people do not need to use the plan BUT having it is very nice IF you do need it!
440633
I agree with the previous answer by Ebert, "As long as you have not run out of the 1 year warranty, you can buy and apply the applecare to extend your warranty."
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Your apple care protection should start once you register it. I forget if starts after you limited warranty runs out. Either way I've found the extended warranty to be worth it because your other warranty is truly only limited. The apple care plan covers just about everything including replacement equipment, parts, or most of time damaged goods. The only thing is that it has to be bought within your limited warranty time frame.
838113
I am not sure, as Mary said I would call them and make sure. Also, the place where you are possibly buying from, may have a protection plan too. I would call the company(s) that offer the protection plans and see which one is most likely to offer the better plan.
224412
I think that there is a time frame that you have to purchase the AppleCare. If your Mac is still under factory warranty, I think you are good. I would check with Apple before purchasing.
862422
30 days from refurb company you can check with apple as well, you may be able to purchase one from them.
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Does this product come with an apple care plan? If so when is the expiry of that extended warranty ?
1895403
Hi! This kind if purchases is always a risk but in my case, it all went well! I got the iphone quite quickly and it's still working very well! In fact I'm writing this answer on it! But it was already more than one year ago, so I wouldn't know if anything changed with the seller. Hope it helps your decision!
350695
Because this item is sold from a variety of sellers, check the "Sold by" line, and contact the seller and ask if the item is new, and in a sealed package. when you register the item with apple your warranty SHOULD be valid but be sure to purchase from a reputable source.
1748308
To the best of my knowledge I say yes to both questions. When I bought mine I immediately got AppleCare due to the level of investment alone. Hope this helps.
1977622
Yes, upon initial setup login you go through a setup routine via Apple/I tunes that casks you to register the unit and also setup stuff like Cloud, email and establish Apple I'd if you don't already have one - and I believe even gives you the option to get Apple Care extended warranty if you want
1590845
No you do not just have to register the apple care on apple.com. Make sure your original one year warranty that can with your device is still Current otherwise you will not be allowed to register apple care to get the warranty extension
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Lisa, if your Mac is outside the 1-year warranty that comes with the computer, I don't think you can purchase Apple Care for it. Call Apple to verify.