In a message dated 11/29/02 3:10:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hi, I was just wondering what the limits are on AppleCare. I've had this
iMac 350 for a few years with no AppleCare. Can I go now and buy 3 years of it for the standard price? Or is it too old for them to support now, or do I have to continue a previous AppleCare policy or something? Also, is there something that prevents me from waiting until the iMac develops a problem before getting the AppleCare? I know it sounds like cheating, but Apple's website doesn't mention that it is not allowed. >> AppleCare must be purchased within the first year of original ownership of the machine. Basically, the clock starts ticking once the machine is registered. So let's say someone buys a Mac, registers it, then decides to return it or resell it -- the clock does not begin again with the second owner. It continues from the first one. And you can't get around it by simply not registering till you're good and ready, because Apple can determine the age from the model of the machine and the serial number. For instance, some older model iMacs, even though still available in a store as leftover inventory, were not eligible for the $19.95 Jaguar update because of the age of the machine -- based on model and serial number. Anyway, AppleCare has to be purchased within the first year, and extends for three years from original purchase. Only. So you can't buy AppleCare on day 364 and then get three additional years -- the three years includes the first year. And AppleCare cannot be renewed or extended beyond the three years. One more thing -- for folks living in Florida, this does not apply. There must be some strange laws down there, because AppleCare is not available in Florida. ------------------------------ Michelle K. Wachtel Inspiration to Information Publisher of Central Virginia Wedding ideas (tm) 804-794-4606 (phone) 804-794-6435 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] <A HREF="http://www.weddingid.com";>www.weddingid.com</A> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
