Does AppleCare cover any accidental, non-software damage?

I am considering purchasing a Macbook Pro. I am a graduate student and I like the light weight, sleek design since I will be toting this computer everywhere for the next 4 years. I have previously been a PC user so this is a substantial jump, especially in the price tag. I have heard from other Mac users that the aluminum body provides a lot of resilience but I am still hesitant (especially with talk of the new thin model that MAY be coming out soon). I have looked into AppleCare but it seems that there is no mention of accidental damage protection. Is this true? If I were to slip and fall on a patch of ice on campus and my computer was damaged, will the AppleCare covering any damage that may occur?

TaraND wrote:
it seems that there is no mention of accidental damage protection. Is this true?
Yep, accidential damage is not covered. I'm not aware of any warranty that covers such from any computer mfg.
If I were to slip and fall on a patch of ice on campus and my computer was damaged, will the AppleCare covering any damage that may occur?
Nope.

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