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20% off AppleCare+ for Macs & Eligible iPads @ Apple Education Store

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amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 00:53 apple.com (1196 clicks)
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I recently purchased AppleCare+ for my Macbook Pro. It cost me $329. Had I waited few more days I could have saved $66 on that. Hope someone else makes use of this promotion. It is really worth getting a 3 years warranty for $263, specially for these impossible to repair motherboards. And after 3 years elapsed, you can subscribe to AppleCare+ for $150 a year.

ps: I used Apple Giftcards to get 10% back as reward dollars and then I had to visit a phyical apple to store redeem it for AppleCare.

AppleCare+ benefits are separate from and in addition to the Apple Limited Warranty and any legal rights provided by Australian consumer law. For details, click here. This promotional Apple Education Pricing on AppleCare+ is available for eligible products during the promotional period only and cannot be combined with non-promotional Apple Education Pricing. AppleCare+ attached to eligible products outside of the promotional period is not eligible for this promotional rate. AppleCare+ cannot be purchased at the same time as Apple products. When the 7-Day Complimentary AppleCare+ that comes with each Apple product has expired, AppleCare+ can be purchased with the promotional Apple Education Pricing as part of the promotion, until 60 days after the purchase of the Apple product. Apple Education Pricing. Available to current and newly accepted university students and their parents, as well as teachers and staff at all levels. Quantity limits apply.

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  • kobeduck on 02/02/2022 - 01:42
    +2

    I don't know about that blanket statement that it's worth it. I paid $1.3k for a MacBook and I should fork out $300+, then $150 after that. I think you should change your name to appleaddict.

    • happychappy1 on 02/02/2022 - 01:49
      +2

      It's better than paying a lot more if you have damage. They have fragile ribbon cables directly attached to the screen, and also the LCDs are crazy expensive, because any damage requires a replacement of the whole cover. It's also worth it for any liquid damage or drops, which can cost as much as buying a new one. Anything can happen to a laptop.

    • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 02:14
      +2

      I bought my first Macbook Pro in 2013 for $2400 and its touch pad stopped working after 1.5 years. I think I paid $650 to get it fixed. When it died due to display issue 2018 March, and I bought my second Macbook Pro $3700 with 3 years apple care. It died January this year due to small charging port issue. Apple asked me $1200 to fix it (since it is over 3 years old), but a third party repair shop asked $380. I gave it to the repair shop, but they failed and butchered the motherboard in the process( still charged me $30 for the attempt of repair :D ). I would have happily kept the computer paying $150 a year for another 2-3 years, because the computer was more than enough for my requirements and was generating more than $150 a year.

      • happychappy1 on 02/02/2022 - 02:47
        +5

        I think today, if the trackpad stopped working after 1.5 years due to no fault of your own, it would get repaired free under consumer law. Apple computers generally have 3 years warranty now. However, AppleCare+ gives you the option of requesting on-site service (the technician fixing at your home on the spot) rather than depot repair (i.e., bringing to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorised Service Provider), which gives less downtime.

        • drillvoice on 02/02/2022 - 08:52
          +1

          Totally! If a touch pad stops working after 1.5 years that is covered under consumer law. As you say, the benefit is potentially convenience.

      • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2022 - 04:10

        was generating more than $150 a year.

        What were you doing?

        • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 08:56
          +1

          Few freelancing projects.

      • onlinepred on 02/02/2022 - 09:11
        +1

        If the 2013 broke within the standard 2 year warranty period, why did you pay to get it fixed?

        • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 09:20

          I think the 2 year should have been introduced recently. It was 1 year back then. And, they said that the touchpad broke due to my fault or something.

          • onlinepred on 02/02/2022 - 09:25
            +2

            @amazonaddict: Australian Consumer Law was introduced in 2011. So you would have been legally able to use it for possibly 2-3 years.

            • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 09:30
              +1

              @onlinepred: I did not know about this back then. But, if it is required by law, they should not have asked for money. I am not sure why apple did that.

              • onlinepred on 02/02/2022 - 09:37

                @amazonaddict: Because they are money focused business? Either way, paying for a warranty, when one is supplied is questionable. Only useful if you are likely to break it yourself. Otherwise a waste of money

    • daven1985 on 02/02/2022 - 07:20
      +1

      It's a personal opinion. However in my case I brought a 2018 MBP and Apple Care. Jan 1st Apple replaced my 2018 MBP with a 2021 MBP due to some issues with it. In that case Apple Care paid for itself.

    • C0mbat on 02/02/2022 - 08:11
      +1

      I agree. I'd love to see the stats on the number of devices that need to utilise Apple care but I'm guessing it's less than 10%. If you knew that you would be one of those people in advance then obviously it would be an awesome deal. But in reality apple care is going to be a waste of money for the vast majority.

      It's also worth bearing in mind that purchasing with a debit or credit card can often get you an extra 1 year warranty through your issuer.

      • akstatic on 02/02/2022 - 08:13
        +6

        This is an insurance. Calling it waste, is like saying home or health insurance or any sort of insurance waste.

        • MrFCBargain on 02/02/2022 - 08:47
          +1

          Health insurance sure is a scam and a waste

          • akstatic on 02/02/2022 - 09:18
            +1

            @MrFCBargain: Lol. In Australia sure… but in some other countries that is the only way of getting any decent care. I probably chose a wrong example to state my point

            • Elpres on 02/02/2022 - 11:29

              @akstatic: Health insurance is good for getting your issue resolved more quickly. Otherwise it might be a long waiting list and a lot of pain during that wait.

          • pressdarling on 02/02/2022 - 15:13

            @MrFCBargain: Insulin pumps cost $8000-odd and have a 4-year warranty. 4 years of health insurance hospital + extras costs less and you get cheaper glasses and dental on top. Would be great if it was all covered by the public system, but unfortunately it ain't.

        • kobeduck on 02/02/2022 - 17:06
          +1

          Comparing Apple care with health insurance….fkme

    • GrueHunter on 02/02/2022 - 08:31
      +1

      Tell that to my son who could either fork out $980 after closing his MBP on his headphones and cracking the screen, or around 15% of that amount instead. Ended up buying a new M1 Air instead.

  • Just Invest on 02/02/2022 - 02:54
    +2

    Hi all,
    I can actually proceed until the final payment page..buying as a guest.
    For a discounted price of macbook pro about 8% with free airpods offer.
    Is this supposed to be this easy??
    If this is the case, i will need to buy apple gift cards for futher discount !!

    • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 09:06
      +1

      Yes. I think the 10% giftcards offers are no longer available. Macquarie banks offers 5% off.

      Mindful, there is another (store)[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/657930] where you get 12.5% off. But, there will be no airpods. And also the cashback is only 1.5%.

  • SawI on 02/02/2022 - 04:33

    Seems iPad Pro 3rd gen could only get 1 year warranty

    • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 09:10

      Yes different products get different cover. ipads and iphones are covered only for 2 years.

  • akstatic on 02/02/2022 - 08:11

    Do I need an apple education store account? I see the same price on usual AU and education store for my recently purchased MacBook Pro

    • Eatmoresushi on 02/02/2022 - 09:21

      I see the same AppleCare+ price as well for mine although the page says I'm at the education store.

      • jace88 on 02/02/2022 - 09:30
        +1

        That's my understanding based on when I tried to add AppleCare+ to my 14" MBP in late December. It may need you to go in store (vs trying to purchase from your Mac).

    • ajithsj on 02/02/2022 - 10:16
      +2

      You need to contact them. They will send an invoice with price adjustment

      • akstatic on 02/02/2022 - 13:02
        +1

        Yep. They said — 'You can contact our AppleCare Team at 133 622 and please choose option 2 so that they can access the education pricing for you as our 20% discount on AppleCare+ is available until March 7'

  • DoctorCalculon on 02/02/2022 - 08:42
    +1

    If I buy a MacBook Pro using the AOC EPP store, and after 7 days from device activation could I take up this offer?

  • Pobman on 02/02/2022 - 09:18
    +5

    While it does not cover accidental damage I have used this page from Apple to get easy free extended cover under the consumer warranty from Apple beyond what they normally will offer:

    https://www.apple.com/environment/answers/

    Section 2.2 has a years of use, which even used to say that those numbers are conservative though since edited to remove that word. Always found it a simple argument to say its reasonable a product should be expected to last at least that long as mentioned there. Way Back Machine will no doubt have the previous wording which was more generous to the consumer.

    Gives an easy 3-4 years on iPads.

    • amazonaddict on 02/02/2022 - 09:25

      I always wanted to know how do people do that? So, I take it to the genius bar and when they say you will need $1200 to fix it and advise me to buy new laptop, what do you do? You tell the employee about this program and ask it to fix it for free? I am just curious. I can use this the next time.

      • Pobman on 02/02/2022 - 09:32
        +2

        Straight in with I'd like to have this device replaced/fixed which is X years old and I think it's reasonable to of expected it to still be working at this point. For an iPad they will usually say they cover to 2 years. Then point out that in Apples own documents they use a conservative 3 years for an iPad so its quite reasonable to assume a life of 3 years, or more as needed.

        There is a newer 2021 document but I've not read it as not needed to replace anything since 2020.

      • Pobman on 02/02/2022 - 09:34
        +1

        The item will need to be in good condition, no physical damage etc. otherwise they can use that as a valid reason to not replace it.

    • dahax77 on 02/02/2022 - 10:42
      +1

      Thanks for providing the link.

      I recently had a four year old 2017 MacBook Pro screen failure - possible flexgate issues. Took it into the Apple store, stated my case and manager refused to replace without $800 fee as device was 4 years old - said they will only cover 3 years or confusingly the older 2016 mode for screen issues .

      I would like to take things further as the device worked perfectly fine up until then and could sell 2nd hand for $600ish. Any tips for next steps?

      • Pobman on 02/02/2022 - 11:07
        +2

        Print out a copy of that page from when the device was purchased as it may be more favourably worded than the current version. Then ask again, if they still refuse and say it’s not reasonable for you to expect it to last at least as long as their own printed words say you could go small claims. If you are over the 4 years then they are probably going to need some more persuading.

        • dahax77 on 02/02/2022 - 11:31
          +2

          Thanks mate - don't think I will get anywhere with the store manager so will start drafting an email to Apple and Consumer affairs and will ensure to include some words from the linked webpage. It states 'conservatively modelled to be 4 years' back in 2017/18 versions of the document, so yes the wording is slightly more in my favour. Wish me luck!

  • Shanem999 on 02/02/2022 - 15:02

    This would make a lot more sense if you could actually easily find the non discounted prices for anything! Is $90 a year the regular price for a MacBook Air?

  • jayboi on 02/02/2022 - 16:28
    +1

    Decent deal, went in store and bought for my 14 inch MacBook Pro, isn’t really worth it in the air IMO but on the MacBook Pro 14 I think it’s really good to have the peace of mind as I can imagine that replacement mini led displays are going to cost a ton of money

    • Shanem999 on 02/02/2022 - 20:36

      The MacBook Air I got was ACTUALLY for a student (admittedly high school not university) - I’m really just viewing $90 a year as downpayment / insurance on the inevitable “accidental” screen breakages and getting them repaired for only $149 instead of several hundred

      • loropy9 on 15/02/2022 - 18:14

        Is it possible to buy on apple edu store if you are not a uni student? Don't they ask for proof?

        • Shanem999 on 17/02/2022 - 02:55

          They dont ask for proof

  • 123nkj on 17/02/2022 - 04:27

    I used Apple Giftcards to get 10% back as reward dollars and then I had to visit a phyical apple to store redeem it for AppleCare.

    Hi OP. If i purchase macbook using apple giftcards, i'll get 10% back as reward dollars?

    • amazonaddict on 17/02/2022 - 09:31

      that reward dollar scheme is no longer running. the max you can get is 5% through macquarie bank.

  • 123nkj on 18/02/2022 - 01:16

    This promotional Apple Education Pricing on AppleCare+ is available for eligible products during the promotional period only and cannot be combined with non-promotional Apple Education Pricing. AppleCare+ cannot be purchased at the same time as Apple products. When the 7-Day Complimentary AppleCare+ that comes with each Apple product has expired, AppleCare+ can be purchased with the promotional Apple Education Pricing as part of the promotion, until 60 days after the purchase of the Apple product.

    I'm about to place an order for MBP 14 today (estimated delivery 4/3 ~ 11/3) via Apple AOC ACU store (I'm a student with them). This AppleCare+ offer will no longer be available by the time my 7-day period ends. Would I still be eligible to purchase it at 20% off since I bought the device during promotional period?
    Btw, is AOC store the same thing as Apple Education Pricing / Education store? Not too sure if this offer is applied to products purchased via AOC.

    • 123nkj on 18/02/2022 - 03:14

      Edited: Read the Higher Education Offer 2022 T&C and yes 20% off remains if the device is placed during promotional period.
      However, still not sure whether 20% discount can be applied to AOC.

      • DoctorCalculon on 19/02/2022 - 21:26

        AOC

        It is an EPP store.

        • 123nkj on 20/02/2022 - 11:12

          Oh, Employee Purchase Program, so it's a different thing. Thanks mate

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