02 Insurance is it worth it?

Hi,
I know there is a big discussion post regarding the Insurance of the Iphone however it seems to be a slagging match between CPW and O2, but basically i want to know whether anyone has taken up the 02 insurance of £7.99 and if anyone actually thinks its worth it.
My point is with the accidental damage, i don't understand how O2 can clarify the difference between accidental damage and damaging your iphone on purpose (not that anyone would actually do that) but so if you accidently drop your in water, will they replace it? or if your iphone has been dropped a few times and got a few nasty scratches on it and you fancy a new iphone, can you just drop it into water and use your insurance to replace it.
I haven't got insurance yet as i am hoping to look after my phone without damaging it but am worried about dropping it etc. so am thinking of insuring it with O2.
Also you can cancel your insurance at any time, so for the first few months you can pay the £7.99 and obviously once the novelty of owning a iphone passed you can cancel it.
Does Insurance cover cracked or deep scratches on the screen?
It seems to me that people seem to have the Iphone covered on there home insurance is this a better track to go down?
regards

Hi - just to say that I was going to get the 02 insurance but thought I would contact my home insurance company first to see how much they would charge for cover. I was told that on my insurance, the phone is automatically covered worldwide for accidental damage and theft - I did not have to pay any extra. Result..!! Try your home insurance - the phone might already be covered on your policy or if not, it may be cheaper than the 02 insurance. By the way don't go with CPW insurance - did you see Watchdog this week?

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Early 2011 MacBook Pro- The thermal paste discussion.

It is my goal to clear up the questions and concerns Apple customers have been having regarding heat or fan related concerns with Early 2011 MacBook Pros. If your MacBook Pro was produced within the last few months the thermal issue has been resolved and it will likely not be in issue for you. If you are still wondering if your computer is effected or what the real issue is keep reading.
The MacBook Cools itself by 2 main methods: active and passive. The active cooling is via a fan that blows air through a heatsync and into a tube called a heat pipe which leads to the back of the computer where the hot air is discharged through a vent at the bottom of the screen behind the hinge. The fan lowers the air pressure inside the case causing outside air is drawn in the case, displacing the hot air inside and helping to cool the other components.
The computer uses passive cooling to remove the residual heat from the processor which comes mostly in the form of radiant heat. Passive cooling is also used to cool the other components of the computer (memory, disk drives, battery etc). Passive cooling works by conductive heat transfer ie. syncing to the case of the computer. Some of the heat then is radiated. Some of it is transferred from the outside of the case via convective cooling; the foot pads on the bottom cover are designed to raise it up just enough to allow air underneath for convection to occur. (Convection is the process in which hot air to rises and is displaced by cooler air.) The rest of the heat from the bottom cover is absorbed by whatever surface you have the computer on.
The processor will not sync to the case very much if the board is assembled properly however the other components of the computer will, requiring the case to be in open air to allow for passive cooling to take place.
If you have some sort of covering such as a plastic snap on case it will likely interfere with passive cooling in all of it's 3 of it forms, this will cause the computer to be abnormally hot. I recently saw someone in the Apple store with a MacBook Air experiencing abnormal heating due to a plastic snap case so this particular problem is not unique to MacBook Pros and it is not the cause of the issue being discussed here. I do not recommend the use or anything that covers the computer while it is running with the exception of something that covers the back of the display panel only. If you are worried about your computer getting damaged go and buy a laptop insurance policy from Worth Ave group. The insurance does not cover cosmetic damage or misplaced items but will cover accidental damage including spills. This insurance also covers theft, vandalism and natural disasters, is quite inexpensive and the claims process and deductible is similar to most phone insurance plans (which they also offer).
User induced overheating can also occur when the computer is placed on an improper surface such as a couch cushion, car seat, bed, pillow etc. Doing this can interfere with both passive and active cooling.
As I mentioned earlier In all likelihood if your computer was produced after May it is not affected. I personally have been in posession of 3 MacBook Pros, one produced before May which had the problem, one after which had no problems and one produced more recently that has mind blowing thermal performance way beyond all of my expectations.
So the question at this point is exactly what is the problem, how can it be diagnosed and how can it be rectified.
After extensive research and testing I have determined the issue to be related to improper application thermal paste. I involuntarily became involved in this pursuit as a result of the problems I was experiencing and I did not initially come at from an objective viewpoint but rather one of cautious skepticism. I had anticipated before purchasing my computer that there may be a thermal issue. This anticipaion came as a result of reading an article on ifixit.com about the disassembly of the brand new early 2011 MacBook Pro. When the technician performing the disassembly removed the main heat sync he expressed concern about how much much thermal paste was present, expressing that it seemed excessive. This lead the technician to question wether or not it would cause heating problems.
Proper application of thermal paste is critical to the functionality of the active cooling system and when applied improperly will not properly transfer the heat to the heat-sync which in turn gets cooled by the fan. Proper application of thermal paste insures the heat is removed from the case as efficiently as possible. Doing this both reduces the speed at which the fan needs to run in a lot of situations and prevents too much heat from the processor needing to be cooled by passive means. If is is not applied properly it will eventually lead to overheating of the case as well as the other components of the computer. This can cause damage firstly to the computer's battery and can also significantly shorten the life computer. (Or any other kind of electronic device for that matter.)
The problem can be diagnosed by testing the computer using a program called System Load or any other software that will put your computers proscessor use up to its maximum and keep it there indefinitely. Placing full load on your GPU at the same time during the test is also recommended. Keep in mind, if you are using your computer the fan will spin up if needed for additional cooling. You should expect the fan go up to its maximum speed during the test, it is not in of itself an indication of a negative result. Make sure to have the computer plugged in, fully charged and on a proper surface. A desk or other flat surface should be fine. Exceptions would include the top of a refrigerator since it has insulation just underneath the metal exterior or any surface that is heated by any means such as a dryer or other appliance.
(The temps to follow are in ºF)
Run the test for up to 1 hour. If the case of the computer breaks 93 degrees your unit is likely affected. Expect the unit to even possibly reach temps approaching and exceeding 100º, if this happens immediately abort the test. Also look for the processor temp shooting up to around 180 in the first 30 seconds and the fan spinning up right away. Typically on a properly functioning unit the temperature of the case will end up being somewhere in the neighborhood of 88-91º. If this test is preformed in a room with a normal ambient room temperature of about 68 degrees. Even after an hour the case of the computer should not be significantly hot, just warm to the touch. On a normally operating unit the fan will start to kick in within 90 seconds or so and may not reach full speed even after several minuets.
At one point the case of my computer actually reached 95º during normal web browsing.
This is a problem that I have had successfully corrected twice by reapplication of thermal paste. The first time was on a machine produced prior to may and the second was after a logic board was replaced at the repair depot. (I suspect the inventory turnover is lower for boards than whole computers resulting in a board from the initial production run being installed in my computer.)
If you forget everything I just wrote remember this. #1 if you are using your computer hard enough the fan will end up running at high speed at some point. #2 This problem is not in any way related to the design of the MacBook Pro, or its use/application. #3 This mostly not a problem of the CPU being too hot; these Sandy Bridge CPUs are rated for 212ºf and will routinely be in the neighborhood of 200º, this is hotter than other chips but well within design limits. #4 I have done everything in my power to make sure that this problem has been corrected and I have every logical and evidenced based reason to believe it has been resolved in machines produced after may. #5 This is not an Apple acknolidged issue. Technicians will tell you that there is no problem because these higher temps are normal and within operating limits and if they weren't the machine would shut itself off. (This is a bit extreme; just like a lot of other devices such as electronics, toaster ovens and space heaters with thermal overload protection this automatic shutoff is intended to occur when damage or risk of fire is imminent because the device is WAY outside of normal operating paramaters.) They will also not tell you when asked what these limits are, that they know what they are or in some cases that such figures they even exsist.
I stake my personal and professional reputation on the accuracy of my findings, it is my job as a private consultant to help my clients to resolve complicated and expensive issues just like this one.
Bottom line if you are having a problem and Apple won't fix it on warranty don't ditch your machine, just pay to have it done yourself. In most cases you can pay have it done at the Apple store. It will probably cost you less than 100.00, and it will not void your warranty as long as the work is done by Apple certified technician. It will be well worth it; after all in spite of this MacBook Pro's are hands down the best portable computers on the market, with an industry leading warranty and support to back it up. On it's worst day Apple's service and support is better than any computer/ consumer electronics company, even on its best day.
I hope this helps to clarify this issue! I also hope it will help anyone affected to resolve the problem instead of resorting to a refund and settling for something else.

hello all
you can try this:
Go to system preferences > settings > built in display > see bottom of window.
check "show mirroring options in the menu bar when available". then click "airplay display" > and select your device.
That's what happened to my MBP - 15-inch, Late 2011 model.

My Mac is cracked

Hello world, I stepped on my mac book pro and it is now cracked. I have Apple care but I cant find that package so i do not know what to do can someone tell me how much this would cost to fix and if I can still use the apple care.

It does not matter whether you have AppleCare or not - accidental damage would not be covered.
The only way to find out how much it will cost is to take it into an Apple Store for a free estimate. Be prepared for it to be $500+ even if it is only the screen that needs replacing - and more if other components/casing is damaged.
If you have home contents insurance, it is worth finding out if this covers you.
Be prepared for a bill that may be more than your MBP is worth. Depending on the age and value of your MBP, it may be that the best option is to sell it for spares and put the money towards a new notebook.

Transporting mini on plane

Hello,
I apologize if this is a stupid question.
I will be moving at the end of the summer and i need to take some electronics with me. These are my mac mini, external hard drives, printer/copier, and creature speakers. Would people reccommend that i put the mac mini and the external hard drives in my rolling carry on? Will the x ray machine damage them? Do you think if i just put the computer in between some clothes it would be safe enough? Actually, would the mac mini be treated like a laptop and be required to be placed in a seperate tray?
I can't take the printer or speakers with my carry-on stuff so that'll probably have to go UPS or something. Thanks for any info on this!

Back up your important personal and business data to CD's to hand carry on the plane. The screening equipment is not supposed to harm magnetic or optical media but requesting hand screening would be the safest option. It's only anecdotal evidence but I've heard too many stories from friends about storage media having problems after being subjected to screening equipment to feel totally comfortable with it.
Entrusting priceless data, or anything else that is not easily replaceable, to checked luggage is, at best, an extremely high risk strategy. Also, some airlines will not cover damage to computer equipment in checked luggage. Call ahead to find out where you find a written copy of the airline's policy.
Making an extra set of CD's to ship separately from your hard drive using a different shipper or even using the same shipper but shipping on a different day would be also be good idea.
It's been my experience that using UPS or FedEx air versus ground is a better option if you don't want your package to go astray or be used as football. My guess is that a shipper will only honor insurance for the worth of the hard drive and will not cover data loss or recovery. If someone at the shipper claims differently ask to see the insurance information in writing.
I have found from shipping a lot of breakables over many years that crumpled newspaper actually works quite a bit better than bubble wrap to cushion fragile items. Double and even triple boxing makes a big difference as well. Put a piece of paper with your name, address and phone number inside your shipping box in case the label on the outside of the box gets damaged or torn off.

Buyer Beware: Insurance may not be worth it. Verizon doesn't honor loyalty. I report, you decide.

Asurion Insurance may not be worth it, and Verizon doesn't stand by it's loyal customers.
I've had a Motorola Droid (Original) for 2 years, and my contract just ended this month (March 2012). My Droid's screen no longer accepts my touches. After several reboots, battery removals, resets etc, the phone still won't recognized screen touches. The Verizon rep at the store didn't know how to deal with it either. "Sorry dude." was the reply.
We went over options of getting a new phone like the iPhone 4s or Droid Maxx etc, or doing an insurance claim. (I'm waiting a few months to see if the iPhone 5 is going to be worth another 2 year stretch). I was informed by the rep in the store and a rep on the phone that I would have to pay a deductible of $89 if I wanted to go that route. So here's where I have an issue. If I've had a phone for two years that by this time is obsolete, no longer sold and the model is worth a fraction of its original value, and if I've paid 6.99/mo for 24 months ($167.76), does it make sense for me to pay an additional $89.00 (= total of $256.76) deductible for a rehab'd old Droid? Which is what was explained to me I may get. "We have no control over the phone you receive". (new or refurbished) So for me it's definitely not woth it.
I tried explaining this to the Verizon rep in the store and on the phone and they weren't sympathetic or possessed business savvy enough (or had the permission). I was referred to Asurion, (as expected) and the Asurion rep jumped the price of the deductible up to $99.00. The Verizon phone rep, and the Asurion phone rep both repeated to me several times "according to the contract that YOU agreed on, we will charge you $89.00/$99.00..." The Verizon rep dumped me off on Asurion saying it's their insurance contract so I'd have to deal with them, since I didn't want to pay the deductible. The Asurion rep was just as "pass the buck" with "it's a contract you agreed to with Verizon not us," mentality. Right away I called back to Verizon to get rid of my $6.99 insurance and they deleted it off my account.
Even when I informed them that I'm no longer under contract (I was even nice about it) and can go anywhere else the reply was "that's your decision." Too bad for Verizon that they don't stand by their customers. Too bad for Verizon wireless their attitude is "if you want to leave, don't let the door hit you on the way out." I can tell this was something the reps are trained to say and say it often; their responses were automatic, sounded rehearsed and robotic.
I've been with Verizon for over 4 years (at least) so this attitude is a bit of stab in the back. It's not good Verizon chose not to honor loyalty and stick by a customer who has completed at least two contracts. Good news is, in this competitive environment, I can go anywhere for a phone, and service.
I can understand if you just bought a phone that's normally $500.00 retail (no contract) and it went bad. Paying an $89-$99 insurance deductible is possibly reasonable depending on the circumstances, but not in my situation nor in other loyal customer situations in similar situation.
My take on it is; find out about the manufacturer's warranty on a phone first before buying a phone. The amount you'd pay for monthly insurance and deductible costs may not be worth it. You may be better off having the manufacturer replace the phone, or just buying a new phone anyway. Again...depending on your circumstances.
Good news is, I'm no longer under contract and looking around. My girlfriend is with Sprint and they've replaced two defective phones with NO CHARGE at all. Looks like I'll be looking at Sprint's website after this.

It amazes me how people can either sign up for something and not read/learn about it, or just assume that the terms will be ignored if they file a claim.
If I have a $500 deductible on my car and get in an accident, I will be paying that $500 deductible if my car is 1 month old or 10 yrs old. NO DIFFERENCE and my Honda dealership is not going to intervene with my insurance agent to see if "something can be done"!!!!!!!!
And yes, Assurion is a SEPARATE company from Verizon. They also provide insurance for other cellular providers such as
AT&T
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Clear
Clearwire
Comcast
Dobson Cellular
Edge Wireless
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Virgin Mobile USA
MetroPCS
nTelos
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Insurance, Has anyone ever heard of Worth Ave. Insurance

Has anyone ever heard of Worth Ave. Insurance? http://www.worthavegroup.com/iphone-insurance
Cost is certainly reasonable, and only $50 deductible for replacement. $80.10 per year for 16GB phone.

I have heard of them, and have heard good things about them.
HOWEVER, I have also heard great thigns about SquareTrade, and they are only $99, for 2 years, not just one year. And, it is a $50 deductible with them as well.

HT1414 If you lost your ipad and your years worth of insurance is not over yet can they send you a new ipad for free?

If you lost your ipad and your years worth of insurance is not over yet can they send you a new ipad for free?

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Apple care is useless in India. I bought an iPhone 5 from a Maple store in June 2013. Also got convinced at the store and purchased an additional Insurance worth Rs 1000 at the same time. The iPhone 5 has a very poor battery life. Needed to be charged at

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I cannot see the damage. But the screening centre has pics showing it is damaged. Apple refuses to cover a physical damage. But the reason the device is damaged could only be coz it had a poor battery life from start. The iPhone 5 is infamous for the same. We all know it. Apple conveniently denies responsibility.
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I was just checking is the apple care worth it? I will have to cover two Iphone 5's that is $200. Has anyone used Square trade or Asuron?

I have a dim view of SquareTrade, made even dimmer after an Apple Support Communities member posted a thread regarding having her broken iPhone replaced. They gave one ridiculous reason after another to deny her claim.
She never posted a resolution.
I never heard of the other one.
AppleCare+ will replace iPhones damaged due to abuse for $49 with no questions asked. There is a limit of two such replacements.

I got my ipod touch (4th generation) on March 20,2012, and it fell out of my pocket and cracked the screen. I would like to know how much it costs to get it repaired and how much insurance costs. Thank you for your time.

I got my ipod touch (4th generation) on March 20, 2012, and it fell out of my pocket when I jumped. Unfortunantly, the screen cracked very badly, and it has become a hazard, not only for the many cuts I have gotton on my fingers from the ipod screen's broken glass, but for what I type (because the screen is cracked so badly, I cannot see what I am doing). The ipod has become pointless to own in its condition. I would like to know how much the repair would be, where the best place to get it done is located, and how much future insurance would cost in the United States. Thank you for you time.

See "Repair Pricing."
No clue where you can purchase insurance but it's probably not worth the price.

IPhone 5C 'no service' - is it worth taking it in for repair?

I made the mistake of getting an iPhone 5C in February, mistake because this phone is obviously a lemon based on the amount of people who are having the "no service" problem with it. Even though I am in a strong signal area, I cannot reliably connect to the cellular network.
The problem started about two weeks after I did all the troubleshooting and suggested fixes as per the Apple website. I called Apple and they told me to restore the phone to factory settings. I did and the phone worked for about two weeks before it started to get flaky again.
Now, I'm lucky to get two minutes of connectivity a day. Yanking the SIM card is a pain (I have an Otterbox case that isn't easy to get into) and not worth the effort.
I called back Apple and they said I need to have the phone serviced. The nearest Apple store is eight hours away (yes, 16 hours round trip). So they said they can ship me another phone for $29 and a $500 deposit, mail in my phone, and they will fix it if it's broken, return it to me, and then I have to send the loaner phone back. I have an issue with the deposit thing (but, yes, I do see Apple's POV); once Apple has that money, they have it. I have no guarantee of ever seeing my deposit again and I'll effectively be paying twice for the phone since as I got my phone free on a two-year contract.
Has anyone actually jumped through these hoops to get a month-old phone fixed? Does Apple honour the return of the deposit? Should I just take a long weekend and go on a road trip to an Apple store?
My provider has done what they can, BTW. I had paid $100 for the phone and they reimbursed me that because of the issues I'm having with it and they also replaced the SIM card. At this point, the best they can do is send it back to Apple for evaluation, but there's the pesky deposit thing again.
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So they said they can ship me another phone for $29 and a $500 deposit, mail in my phone, and they will fix it if it's broken, return it to me, and then I have to send the loaner phone back. I have an issue with the deposit thing (but, yes, I do see Apple's POV); once Apple has that money, they have it. I have no guarantee of ever seeing my deposit again and I'll effectively be paying twice for the phone since as I got my phone free on a two-year contract.
Do as Apple suggests. The deposit is in case you do not return the loaner phone. Apple will NOT keep your money once you return the loaner phone. Apple will repair or more likely replace with a new or refurbished device. Make certain you ship the devices with a carrier that has tracking such as UPS and insure the device for $500.00.
Does Apple honour the return of the deposit?
Absolutely Apple will return the deposit when you return the loaner phone. Apple is not out scam anyone.
I made the mistake of getting an iPhone 5C in February, mistake because this phone is obviously a lemon based on the amount of people who are having the "no service" problem with it.
No, you did not make a mistake. When millions of devices are manufactured there are bound to be a few with issues. Only those that have issues will complain, those without issues will remain silent.
At this point, the best they can do is send it back to Apple for evaluation, but there's the pesky deposit thing again.
Do as Apple states. Otherwise live with your problem. Apple has offered a solution.

Asurion equals Worthless Insurance

I am just posting to advise EVERYONE carrying the Asurion Insurance package for their wireless devices to CANCEL THE INSURANCE IMMEDIATELY.
You are paying for NOTHING! If you have an accident with your device, YOU WILL GET NOTHING from Asurion, except a BILL demanding that you PAY
FOR ANOTHER DEVICE, and at a price that is far more than what your device is actually worth.
My story: My daughter accidentally dropped the iphone and the display and the back of the phone cracked. We called Asurion and they agreed to replace the phone with a REFURBISHED model at a cost of $170. As if the high monthly premiums of $13.00 per month were'nt bad enough, I had to fork over $170 for a REFURBISHED PHONE and give them the broken one. Now, here is the RIPOFF PART--A BROKEN iphone of the type that my daughter had is worth only about $40.00 (in EXCELLENT CONDITION it's worth about $80.00). The net result is that I was forced to pay $210.00 for a replacement phone that is only worth $80.00:
                                               I PAID                                                  ASURION'S COST
                    Premiums         $312.00                                                             0
       Replacement Phone        $170.00                                                       $ 80.00
       Returned Phone              $ 40.00                                                       ($ 40.00)
       Total                               $522.00                                                       $ 40.00
So it cost me a total of $522.00 to replace an iphone that was only worth $40.00 in its broken state. In the meantime, Asurion made a profit of $482.00 off me and provided absolutely NO SERVICE FOR THE MONEY AT ALL. People please believe me-- Consumer Reports is right-- you DON'T need this ripoff insurance. If you have APPLE products, please buy the APPLECARE. If other, look into extended warranty or even contact your homeowner or renter's insurance agent first. Don't let Verizon agents talk you into this garbage. It's worthless trash and the customer service STINKS! For example, I just learned that my daughter's phone is covered under her student insurance. For the love of heaven, GET RID OF ASURION. It's a SCAM and a ripoff. I am considering legal action against them for this. . .

Bingo Brensgrrl! Asurion is total garbage and Verizon is in bed with them.
(1) While pitching to make a sale, a Verizon rep clearly spelled out that if you paid for the full coverage, you would be 100% covered if your phone was lost, damaged or stolen. My fiance was right there --- she can vouch for all of this. Who pays for coverage if the deductible is greater than the cost of replacement? Total fraud ---> an intentional misrepresentation meant to induce reliance that causes damages.
(2) After more than 3 years of paying for this "coverage," my phone starts malfunctioning to the point it won't work. My Verizon phone had malfunctioned from the start, but those issues were semi-manageable --- but now the phone is hardcore flat-lining. So I bring it in to Verizon to get that squared away thinking it'd be no problem, and that I was finally grateful to have paid for years of full coverage.
(3) Guess what? Verizon says it's not their problem --- you need to go through "Asurion" plus there'll be a substantial fee charged after it had been previously represented that I paid years for full and total coverage. I'd never even heard of this third party "Asurion" --- my Verizon rep pitched it as if anything happens to your phone or it craps out ---- you're 100% covered. Wrong.
(4) Predictably, I go to Asurion - and they insist it's a Verizon issue, and it's not their problem.
Both sides say take it up with the other guy - not our problem. Nice.
One other thing: the Verizon staff, including the manager, were cackling and snickering throughout this whole process - including the waste-of-time call to "Asurion." Apparently, it was quite amusing that another customer was getting hosed.
Completely worthless. Garbage. Utter trash. Asurion is just a money pit with zero benefit. And avoid Verizon - they intentionally deceive you for monetary gain. And evidently, they feel customers being upset over this bait and switch tactic is rather hilarious. Nice bed partners, huh?

I am thinking a getting an iphone...is it worth the money????

I am debating right now between the iphone and the verizon voyeger. I dont like that iphone dosent come with insurance and is so big. However, it is pretty hot! Is the internet all included in the plan price of 59.99?
Do ya'll think that it has been well worth your money???? Is ATT a good company??? And if i do decide to buy one, what is the best case to get for it to protect incase it falls or gets scratched?

i have tried many cell phones and had given up for the past year. the iphone is hands down an incredible phone. you will not be disappointed! one word of advice---i dont post on these boards but i will tell you READ these posts when you have a question or problem. there are great people here that share alot of knowledge. i have referred to these boards scores of times for help when i need it and i think that is the key to enjoying your iphone. if you do this you will prevent many hours of discouragement from trying to guess at the solution. good luck,you will soon discover what am awesome device the iphone is!

How to insure imac.how to carry it by air

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It is a really bad idea to travel with the 27" iMac. An even worse idea to do it regularly.
The glass is the most fragile aspect of that iMac. When this model was first released last year many folks were having them arrive in their homes and businesses with broken glass. (I guess Apple beefed up the shipping container after that.)
So if you do not have the option of getting Apple's largest laptop for travel, then the expensive case you to which you link may be your salvation for traveling with the 27" iMac successfully, after the first flight!
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I am buying my first ever Mac (wither MBA or Pro -retina). Life long windows user. What do you think about the 1:1 service and the Apple Care? Do I need them? I live in NYC so there are several Apple stores in town.
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Apple care is worth it if you have a mechanical problem with the MBP. If there are no mechanical issues that develop, then it is not worth is, simply put.
The fact is that Apple Care is priced so that Apple will NOT lose money on repairs, so statically it is is not in your favor. You have to balance that with 'peace of mind' as you would insurance.
Note that Apple care does not cover damage to the MBP whether intentional or accidental. Should you drop the MBP, there is NO coverage. It cover manufacturing defects only.
If you are very much a novice to computers, 1 to 1 has virtue. Otherwise most of your issues can be addressed in these forums. An inherent problem with 1 to 1 is that there will be a very uneven quality of the instructors. You may get a good one, you may not. Luck of the draw. Having knowledge and being able to teach others do not go hand in hand.
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