Apple Care extension?

Is it possible to extend Apple Care Warranty after the 3-year period?
If not, are there other companies that offer such warranties?
Thanks!

If you buy it under Apple Education, I've heard sometimes you can get a longer warranty. If you buy your machine by credit card, some cards extend manufacturer warranties. If a really serious defect is found, an exchange/repair program is issued that works outside of AppleCare coverage:
http://www.apple.com/support/exchange_repair/
Note, warranties are not insurance. If you want accidental damage coverage, there is:
http://www.safeware.com/
Read the terms of conditions of any such service carefully.

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