Re: Apple Care With Apple Devices When Purchased From Amazon?

2021-01-07 Thread Brad Snyder
I don’t believe this is correct. - Brad - On Jan 7, 2021, at 18:22, Fazil wrote: Hi, Group. I heard that Apple Care is free on Apple devices when purchased from Amazon? Is not that so? Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

RE: Apple care question

2020-04-09 Thread Simon A Fogarty
You can purchase apple care up to 60 days after the actual purchase date. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of joseph hodge Sent: Friday, 10 April 2020 4:20 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple care question You can purchase after

Re: Apple care question

2020-04-09 Thread joseph hodge
You can purchase after I think they give you up to 45 days I believe. > On Apr 9, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Greg Wocher wrote: > > Hello all, > I am getting ready to purchase a new iPad Pro. Can I purchase apple care > after or do I have to purchase it with the device? > > Greg Wocher > > -- > The

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread May
Can't use what doesn't work, smiles. As I said mother nature decided to blow rain into the window and it totally soaked the mac along with loads of other stuff. May and LD Luna Moon! www.canadianlynx.ca On Jul 1, 2015, at 7:25 PM, Grant grant.li...@icloud.com wrote: AppleCare for a Mac is

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
I know in the past I've been able to visit an Apple store and get a phone exchanged for less than the cost of a new device. I had forgotten it was in my pocket and went swimming with it. At the time I think they charged me about $150-200 and I told them exactly what happened. That's been a few

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
That sounds about right. Chris. - Original Message - From: Brent Harding To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 1:14 PM Subject: Re: apple care I heard that accidental damage is covered with the Apple Care, if you get it on a phone. I think

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2015-07-02 Thread Regina Alvarado
: 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 9:43 AM Subject: Re: apple care I know in the past I've been able to visit an Apple store and get a phone exchanged for less than the cost of a new device. I had forgotten it was in my pocket

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2015-07-02 Thread Brent Harding
, July 02, 2015 9:43 AM Subject: Re: apple care I know in the past I've been able to visit an Apple store and get a phone exchanged for less than the cost of a new device. I had forgotten it was in my pocket and went swimming with it. At the time I think they charged me about $150-200 and I

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread May
Subject: Re: apple care I know in the past I've been able to visit an Apple store and get a phone exchanged for less than the cost of a new device. I had forgotten it was in my pocket and went swimming with it. At the time I think they charged me about $150-200 and I told them exactly what

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Shaf
:*'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com *To:*macvisionaries@googlegroups.com mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com *Sent:*Thursday, July 02, 2015 9:43 AM *Subject:*Re: apple care I know in the past I've been able to visit an Apple store and get

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Oh no! Did you leave the macbook outside while you were gone? Chris. - Original Message - From: May McDonald Homuth To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Cc: macvoiceo...@freelists.org Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 4:51 PM Subject: apple care Hey everyone. Hopefully

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 5:06 PM Subject: Re: apple care No, your Mac is not covered if it is rain, spills etc. On 7/1/2015 9:51 PM, May McDonald Homuth wrote: Hey everyone. Hopefully someone can answer my question. I'm so frustrated right now that I can't think straight

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2015-07-02 Thread May
You would think that with as much water that came through our window and soaked everything in the bedroom. No, my mac had the misfortune of sitting on the table when the unexpected rain blew in and created a pool in our bedroom. May and LD Luna Moon! www.canadianlynx.ca On Jul 2, 2015, at

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Sadam Ahmed
that the extended Apple Care did cover drops or spills. Maybe I'm thinking of with I O S devices. Sorry for the confusion. Chris. - Original Message - From: Shaf To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 5:06 PM Subject: Re: apple care No, your Mac

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
! Chris. - Original Message - From: May To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 7:03 AM Subject: Re: apple care Can't use what doesn't work, smiles. As I said mother nature decided to blow rain into the window and it totally soaked the mac along

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Aa, ok. That would explain it then. Chris. - Original Message - From: Sadam Ahmed To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 4:31 PM Subject: Re: apple care The AppleCare plus program only extends to iOS devices. With regards, Sadam

Re: apple care

2015-07-02 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Hopefully you don't have hardwood floors, or any foundation dammage. Chris. - Original Message - From: May To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 4:20 PM Subject: Re: apple care You would think that with as much water that came through our

RE: apple care

2015-07-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello May, I am so sorry to hear about your poor Mac. You can check the status of your Apple Care coverage at: http://supportprofile.apple.com I wish you all the best. Mark From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of May McDonald Homuth Sent:

Re: apple care

2015-07-01 Thread Shaf
No, your Mac is not covered if it is rain, spills etc. On 7/1/2015 9:51 PM, May McDonald Homuth wrote: Hey everyone. Hopefully someone can answer my question. I'm so frustrated right now that I can't think straight. Is there a place where I can go see if my mac is covered under apple care if

Re: apple care

2015-07-01 Thread Grant
AppleCare for a Mac is like an extended warranty, to the best of my knowledge. Accidental damage like this surely would not be covered. Your best bet would be to call apple or visit the genius bar to inquire what you're options are. You should discontinued use of the computer until you decide

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
hi, i guess if it was me i would give it a round with prime 95, it can really put it too the limit. I do it with mine before a bad-guy-catch. On 6/25/14, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, it is hard to believe, but I have had my Macbook Air long enough, that my Apple Care is

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Alex Hall
You can also run Apple Hardware Tests. The interface is not accessible, but it is a special boot mode that can diagnose some hardware problems. Of course, if you can have a local Apple Store give it a thorough once-over while doing so is still free, that's the best thing I can think of. I know

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Traci Duncan
Oh, wait a sec... You mean I can bring my Macbook Air into a store just for a check up? During my Apple Care period? I didn't know this. I'll definitely make an appointment for that. We have 2 Apple stores within 15-20 miles, no problem. A silly question, but what do I say to the Store?

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Alex Hall
I believe so. My sister's Air had a chip on the side (never, ever use Speck cases!) and she was able to set up an appointment to have it looked at. Nothing says you can't just ask them to run a full set of diagnostics. They shouldn't say no, but even if they do, that's the worst that can

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
well, say it like it is that you have had it for a long time and you wanna give it a lil checkout, sometimes we check our cars for oil, braking fluids, and last but not least cooling water, why? we want the machine too run as good as it can. Sandi On 6/25/14, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Pamela Francis
Hello folks, Earlier in this thread someone mentioned something called prime 95. What is it? Can it be gotten from the app store? How much does it cost? I too am almost at the end of my AppleCare for my MacBook air. Monday is the third anniversary of my mothers passing. I got my Mac as a result

Re: Apple Care about up

2014-06-25 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
My Apple care ends next January 2015. I am hoping that my I Mac will last more than ten years! Kawal. On 25 Jun 2014, at 06:37 pm, Pamela Francis gypsykitt...@gmail.com wrote: Hello folks, Earlier in this thread someone mentioned something called prime 95. What is it? Can it be gotten

Re: Apple Care Policy

2013-12-12 Thread Eugenia Firth
Sent from my iPhone On Dec 11, 2013, at 11:30 AM, Becky beckyas...@gmail.com wrote: Hi How do you update the apple care? Hi there When I updated mine, I had a computer that was still a very new computer, like maybe a month or two old. Then I paid some money to extend it for another two

Re: Apple Care Policy

2013-12-11 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi guys I have from a valid source the information that when your AppleCare runs out you can pay $20 for your session. If I ever needed, it is worth it. Sincerely, Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Dec 10, 2013, at 10:53 AM, Antonio Guimaraes freethau...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I don't know

Re: Apple Care Policy

2013-12-11 Thread Becky
Hi How do you update the apple care? Vecky Sent from my iPhone On Dec 11, 2013, at 3:56 AM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi guys I have from a valid source the information that when your AppleCare runs out you can pay $20 for your session. If I ever needed, it is worth it. Sincerely,

Re: Apple Care Policy

2013-12-11 Thread Jessica D
By upgrading to Mavericks if you haven't already. I love it! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 11, 2013, at 12:30 PM, Becky beckyas...@gmail.com wrote: Hi How do you update the apple care? Vecky Sent from my iPhone On Dec 11, 2013, at 3:56 AM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Dave
AppleCare is always a good idea. It protects your computer from machine failure for a total of 3 years. If something in the device fails the store will repair or replace it in that 3 years. Hard drives crash, batteries wear out. It's worth it. -- You received this message because you are

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Alex Hall
I don't think you can get it past thirty days, though. That is, if you don't purchase it within thirty days of the purchase date of your machine, you're out of luck. Of course, Apple is the final authority on this, so give them a call and check. Personally, I take my chances with iOS devices

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Chris H
The Apple Store website claims that so long as you purchase Apple Care within 12 months of the original purchase date then you are entitled to receive it. On 26/07/2013 13:00, Alex Hall wrote: I don't think you can get it past thirty days, though. That is, if you don't purchase it within

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Alex Hall
That's very odd. When my mother got her iPhone, I was on the phone with Apple about 29 days later and the asked if I wanted Apple Care. They said that, if I did, I would have to purchase it within a day or I would be ineligible, and subsequent conversations with Apple Support have reinforced

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Dave
Apple Care for Macs can be purchased up to a year from the purchase date of the machine. Apple Care Plus for mobile devices can be purchased within the first 30 days after the purchase date of that particular device. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Alex Hall
Well, that explains it. Thanks for the clarification. On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:20 AM, Dave dave...@gmail.com wrote: Apple Care for Macs can be purchased up to a year from the purchase date of the machine. Apple Care Plus for mobile devices can be purchased within the first 30 days after the

Re: Apple Care

2013-07-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Just to also say that you can only get Apple care if you purchase it from the country that you are in. What I'm trying to say is that i purchased my MacBook Pro from the US, I could not purchase Apple Care until I returned to the UK as I wanted to purchase it there and then when I bought my

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-10-06 Thread Chris Blouch
I actually installed a second drive which I partitioned into two pieces. One half is a time machine backup of the G4 and the other half I share to use as a time machine backup storage for a wireless macbook. Seems to work well but it does have the fatal flaw of the backup in the same box as

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Traci
Subject: Re: Apple Care Protection I have nothing but good things to say about Apple Care. I usually didn't get it for desktop models but always on laptops and it has been worth it. My wife's MacBook had two hardware failures and both were handled without argument and as quickly as possible

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Chris Blouch
definitely getting it for my Macbook Air. So, am I to understand most of you have it on your iPhones as well? Traci - Original Message - From: Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: Re: Apple Care Protection I have

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Joan Alice Maria Gibson, Esquire
I definitely recommend it! My iMac G4 was repaired under it in 2007 when it failed. Apple did a top-notch job and returned it to me jolly quick. in 2009 it was destroyed by a dozen lightning strikes on my property; destroying the power supply and logic board. Since it was then out of warranty, it

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Chris Blouch
I also wonder whether the failure rate of devices with no (or few) moving parts is very high. My wife's old iPhone3G is still kicking along after more than three years and numerous drops although she is itching for the iPhone5 when it comes out. Some stuff doesn't die out, it just gets

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Joan Alice Maria Gibson, Esquire
Chris, Trade you iMac G4's if I could! [Wish mine were still alive!] grin JG On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: I also wonder whether the failure rate of devices with no (or few) moving parts is very high. My wife's old iPhone3G is still kicking along

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Chris Blouch
It's already been through one flood and, after drying out for a while, still worked. Well, the hard drive that sits in the bottom of the case was ruined, but a new drive made it all better again. I keep expecting to turn it on and get nothing but a bad smell out of it but so far it just keeps

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-30 Thread Joan Alice Maria Gibson, Esquire
Chris! Hooray for you! I am so pleased. Wish I could do the same with mine; but, can't see well enough and my hands are too spastic to handle/account for all the little screws at the bottom. Most I can hope for is to get help from a friend to remove the HD from its 'womb' screeching and

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
Persoanlly I buy it everytime, its worth it as it covers hardware failures, but also the software, so you can ring up and ask questions like, how do I use iTunes, or how do I use mail etc. Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @neilbarnfather TalkNav is a Nuance, Code

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Ricardo Walker
I would go ahead and get it. At the worse, you might need to get a battery replacement in the next 3 years. Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter Skype: rwalker296 www.mobileaccess.org On Sep 28, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Traci wrote: Hi all, I'm curious who has the Apple Care Protection

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Dan
Hello, I would never purchase a major apple product without the Apple Care Protection Plan. In numerous situations over the last several years, Apple has truly honored the Apple Care Protection Plan. For example, replacing an iMac, Replacing an iPod and a few other things. This is truly a case

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Brianna Snyder
Hi, So if you need your Mac replaced, how much would you have to pay, since I assume it wouldn't be free? What if you need a new battery, how much cheaper is it with the applecare plan, as opposed to without it? I'm just wondering how much money this would actually save you, if you get any

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Chris Blouch
I have nothing but good things to say about Apple Care. I usually didn't get it for desktop models but always on laptops and it has been worth it. My wife's MacBook had two hardware failures and both were handled without argument and as quickly as possible including direct next day FedX of a

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Dan
Hello, In the case of the iMac replacement, it was because of numerous problems with getting the machine repaired in the first place. Usually, it is only the cost of the Apple Care Protection Plan itself. For example, when the iPod Touch was replaced, I didn't pay anything further than the $59

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-29 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi Guys. Since I'm so new to the Mac, I was reluctant to say anything about this. However, I was everlastingly glad I had Apple Care on my iPhone. I was out of town in Reno this summer when my iPhone decided to stop talking. I had to go to the only store in town because the lady on Apple Care

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-28 Thread Brianna Snyder
I'd like to know the same thing. What exactly does the AppleCare plan cover? What will you get discounted for if you get it? Brianna On Sep 28, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Traci wrote: Hi all, I'm curious who has the Apple Care Protection plan and if you recommend it? I have a $100 gift card

Re: Apple Care Protection

2011-09-28 Thread Traci
, you can use an Apple Care box to ship it back and forth. Traci - Original Message - From: Brianna Snyder To: MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:47 PM Subject: Re: Apple Care Protection I'd like to know the same thing. What exactly does the AppleCare

Re: apple care?

2010-03-19 Thread Sarah Alawami
I believe there is. I think I will call instead. thanks. On Mar 19, 2010, at 1:29 PM, Michael Huckabay wrote: Yes in the box with the cd there should be a card. you have to eather call or go on line and register your apple care. On 2010-03-19, at 4:17 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: hello I got a