AppleCare, Snow Leopard question

chris56 · Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:15 AM

I am considering buying an iMac today. I can't make it to an Apple store today, but I can make it to Best Buy. I just wanted to see if I was able to buy AppleCare at a later time, even though the iMac wasn't purchased at an Apple store? I was also wondering if it comes with Snow Leopard in the box? Sorry if these questions sound a little stupid, but that's why I came here to ask the Mac experts! Thanks for your help!

rgray · Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:23 AM

You have essentially 364 days from original purchase to get the full Applecare.

RunTheWorldOnMac · Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:23 AM

Applecare can be purchased anywhere as long as you are within the first year of support. Applecare is good for 3 years from purchase, so buying on the last day of your 1 year warranty will add 2 more years.

When you buy from Apple or an authorized dealer SL will be in the box. As for Best Buy... I would assume Apple would have sent them SL to add to existing stock.

chas_m · Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:31 AM

I suggest buying AppleCare within the first 90 days, even though you have 364 days from purchase date.

1. Telephone support is limited to 90 days under the default warranty; buying and registering AppleCare gives you all three years of unlimited telephone support.

2. It's done, and you don't come back in 364.5 days and say "waaaah, I forgot, missed it by THAT much!"

chris56 · Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:39 AM

Thanks for the help. I don't plan on waiting until last minute to buy AppleCare. Certainly will get it within the first 3 months.

Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:15 AM	#1
chris56 New Neighbour Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	AppleCare, Snow Leopard question I am considering buying an iMac today. I can't make it to an Apple store today, but I can make it to Best Buy. I just wanted to see if I was able to buy AppleCare at a later time, even though the iMac wasn't purchased at an Apple store? I was also wondering if it comes with Snow Leopard in the box? Sorry if these questions sound a little stupid, but that's why I came here to ask the Mac experts! Thanks for your help!

Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:23 AM	#2
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RunTheWorldOnMac Honourable Citizen Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kanata Posts: 2,333	Applecare can be purchased anywhere as long as you are within the first year of support. Applecare is good for 3 years from purchase, so buying on the last day of your 1 year warranty will add 2 more years. When you buy from Apple or an authorized dealer SL will be in the box. As for Best Buy... I would assume Apple would have sent them SL to add to existing stock. __________________ Cheers, Scott _______________________ http://www.runtheworldonmac.com Mac Mini - 2.0GHz Intel Duo Core 2 MacBook - 2.0GHz Intel Duo Core 2 eMac - G4 700MHz iPhone 3G S 32GB - Black Apple TV 40G Time Capsule - 500G Airport Express Base Station iPod Nano Blue

Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:31 AM	#4
chas_m Honourable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 11,222	I suggest buying AppleCare within the first 90 days, even though you have 364 days from purchase date. 1. Telephone support is limited to 90 days under the default warranty; buying and registering AppleCare gives you all three years of unlimited telephone support. 2. It's done, and you don't come back in 364.5 days and say "waaaah, I forgot, missed it by THAT much!" __________________ Cheers chas_m Evangelist, ACDSee Pro for Mac: Get the beta! Join the community! Help us build the next great Mac photo manager! Our life in Victoria BC • Music blog • My Podcast • Film blog Victoria Macintosh Users Group

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Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:39 AM	#5
chris56 New Neighbour Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	Thanks for the help. I don't plan on waiting until last minute to buy AppleCare. Certainly will get it within the first 3 months.

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