If you just dumped your entire savings into your Mac Pro and don't have a few hundred to spare, don't starve to death just to get that added protection.In my opinion, when you're dropping $6,000 on a product, the extra warranty seems like a no brainer, but there are a few reasons you might want to avoid it. Keep in mind, however, that credit card companies can't offer technical support, which is usually what Mac owners end up needing the most.Ĭheck out your credit card company's warranty policy, and make sure you fully understand its benefits, before choosing it over AppleCare+ If you like the warranty that your credit card company provides, it might be the alternative you need. Each credit card company is different and has different warranty benefits for some states.
For example, American Express Gold has a decent warranty extension for up to five years in most U.S. Some credit card companies provide additional warranty protection when you make your purchase using their card.
If you go all-in on AppleCare+ for the Pro Display XDR, there is also the same service fees: The standard service fee for accidents is: If you go all-in with AppleCare+, your Mac Pro is covered for damages caused by accidents, but there will be a fee, a hefty one in some cases.
You'll also get technical support over the phone, via chat, and in-store at your local Apple retail store for three full years and the AppleCare+ does cover Apple's Pro Stand if you buy it at the same time. Coverage for two incidents of accidental damage (subject to a service fee of $99 for screen and external enclosure damage or $299 for other damage).If you choose to go with Apple's Pro Display XDR to pair with your AppleCare+, that has its own separate AppleCare+ which costs $499 - here's what it covers. Plus, if your Mac Pro falls over or gets bumped and causes scratches on the metal, or the cheese grater pattern cracks, you can get it fixed for $99, twice if need be. If your hard drive borks after two-and-a-half-years, AppleCare+ has you covered. If you are having software issues with any built-in Apple programs or the operating system itself, you can call 1-800-APL-CARE for assistance. You'll get technical support over the phone, via chat, and in-store at your local Apple retail store for three full years. Coverage for two incidents of accidental damage (subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage or $299 for other damage).Three years (total) limited hardware warranty.If something isn't working right or your built-in software programs aren't running the way they should during the first three months of owning your Mac Pro, you can call 1-800-APL-CARE and get help over the phone troubleshooting your issue.įor an additional cost, you can add AppleCare+ and get additional coverage for longer.
or extending your coverage there are lots of reasons to consider getting AppleCare+ for your new Mac Pro.Įvery Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook, and Mac mini comes with a standard-level warranty for free called AppleCare, which includes: Whether its 24/7 technical support, accidental damage coverage. AppleCare+ is an optional extended warranty that Apple offers on most of its products and now that the new Mac Pro is here to buy, you may be wondering if it's worth the extra money upfront for the peace of mind.