I think Lilith means something like this?

You bought a PowerBook back in early 2005 and it came with Panther (my 12" PB had Panther 10.3.7 or something).

Just as the AppleCare is about to expire (+3 years from date of purchase), they expect you to be on Leopard right now.

I haven't seen this happen, but I think this is what Lilith is trying to say? That 10.3.9 is not good enough?

Because, of course that person would be MORE than willing to pay what you paid for that AppleCare that you didn't use at all... good thinking!

With all due respect, your taking no notice of what I am actually saying. Your a twit!

This was back in the late 10.2 days I think. I swear that they told me to install the latest OSX because there was a known bug with the software configuration I had and an OSX upgrade was absolutely necessary. The only way to get my hardware and pro software and iMovie to all work together was to upgrade to 10.3. The problem also involved Quicktime.

AC were adamant. No upgrade = no further help from them.

Although I had purchased AC, the machine was well under 90 days old at the time. I had just missed out on an OSX version release at the time.

My solution? Trawl the forums for a work around which I promptly found once AC had identified the problem for me.

No discount on purchase was ever offered. If it had been offered I might have upgraded promptly as the bugs were a show stopper. I presume policies have changed more recently at AC.

I stand by my comments that AC is worthwhile - you never know when you might need it. It's just like a household insurance policy or car insurance.

For the record, I did not stick my tongue out at AC thusly: in my original posting. That was inserted by the quoter.

is there an echo in here?

There is no doubt it is expensive as extended warranties go. But when its the only option in town, and support, particularly for a laptop, is needed, then your left with no choice.
For me its always part of the cost of a new mac.

Edit: Maybe I accidently hit return. Anyway, didn't mean to double post.

A few things to note.

If you're buying an Apple display at the same time as the AppleCare that is covered too! In which case, yes, it is worth it. But, you have to buy the Mac Pro, Display and AppleCare all at the same time from the same place (same invoice).

And yes, AppleCare is attached to the hardware, not the customer. Sell your Mac and AppleCare goes with it.

hey guys,

thanks for all the overwhelming responses, have given me heaps to think about when i make my purchase. If i don't get it at time of sale, at least there's a year to put away for it.

cheers
_bren

Haha, that's almost sig-worthy.

In case you couldn't work out what I was getting at (it was obviously above your head, what with the correct spelling and all...) I was simply saying that if someone buys a machine with AppleCare, then sells that macine 11 months later, there's no point in them buying AppleCare (unless they needed the phone support after 90 days).

Sure, they can sell it with the machine, but at a loss. People don't pay RRP for 2nd hand goods.

Hopefully that was a little bit easier for you to understand.

It might have changed, but back when I used to work at various AppleCentres, only the display and system had to be on the same invoice. You could still buy the AppleCare 11 months down the track, and it would cover both Mac+Display if they were bought together.

Anyone able to clarify?

Yes mate, I know what your saying. But let me ask you this.

Your in the market for a laptop. You decide to buy second hand,, you do your research and find two macbook pros for sale, both 11 monthsths old, identical specifications. machine 1 has 1 month warranty left, machine two comes with two years transfereable, phone technical support and parts and labour. Machine two costs an extra $150.00.

Go on, tell me you would buy the unsupported machine and save $150.00. (not!)

I am pretty sure this is a correct statement. The Applecare will cover everything on the original warranty (Where applicable.) regardless of when you buy the Applecare.

Does the AppleCare Protection Plan cover Apple displays?
Customers who purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac mini, Mac Pro and MacBook Pro may also register one Apple display for additional coverage when the display and the Mac are purchased at the same time.

The AppleCare Protection Plan also covers an AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Apple RAM when used with a Mac covered by the AppleCare Protection Plan.

What if I purchase two or more Apple displays with a Mac mini, Mac Pro or MacBook Pro?
One display is covered under the AppleCare Protection Plan. You can purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for Apple Display to extend coverage for the second display.

That is, you can buy anytime within the 1st year, doesn't have to be at time of purchase, but the display + Mac (mini, Pro, MBP) must be on the same invoice. Additional displays require additional APP for displays.

*Sigh*

Of course I'd buy the second machine and save $150. You missed my point entirely.

(I can't believe I have to explain this in such detail, but...) let's look at it from the seller's view.

Seller 1
Buys MBP for $4,000 in Jan 2007. Sells in December 2007 for $3,000. Loses $1,000.

Seller 2
Buys MBP for $4,000 in Jan 2007, and also purchases APP for $579. Total cost $4,579. Sells in December for (as you said) $150 more than seller 1, so $3,150. Loses $1,429!

Please, please tell me you understand that now...

Oh, and FYI, when abbreviating "YOU ARE", the word is "YOU'RE", not "YOUR". Really not a good look when you tell someone "Your a twit!"

Cheers,
- Febs.

PS: Thanks Huy, thought that was the case.