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Did you buy the drop and spill insurance with your ipad?

TxMarti
9 years ago

It's $91 for 3 years. Worth it or not?

Comments (9)

  • mtnrdredux_gw
    9 years ago

    For a kid, yes. For us, no. I figure the technology changes so much, I am insuring something that I will probably change out anyway...

  • deeinohio
    9 years ago

    I've had my ipad for 3 years now. I wish it would die so I could buy a new one; however, other than a shortened battery life, it's still great for my needs. I did drop it on a tile floor 10 days after I purchased it and the screen shattered. After doing some googling, I found that Apple will replace the screen once. I went to an Apple store, and, indeed, they did. For free!

    I've been more careful since.

  • 3katz4me
    9 years ago

    No - I'm careful with it and always put it in a padded case when not in use.

  • outsideplaying_gw
    9 years ago

    Dee, Apple told me they would NOT replace a shattered screen! About 2 months after buying my ipad mini, the flimsy flap cover fell off & I dropped it in a parking lot, cracking one corner of the screen. I complained about the stupid flap thingy (that's all they sold for accessories at the time) and got a shrug. I've since bought a better cover that Apple came out with a few months later plus a padded case, but still have the cracked corner.

  • TNflowerlover Zone 7a
    9 years ago

    They no longer replace for free...guess how I know. Lol I do not buy the insurance, but I now buy an Otterbox case. It makes it heavy but protects it very well. I have dropped it, face-side down, onto a hospital floor that was very hard (likely concrete underneath), and you could not even tell. :)

  • jellytoast
    9 years ago

    I got the insurance. It wasn't much money and I didn't want a heavier protective case. You'll likely spend something for protection anyway, be it the insurance or a case.

  • peony4
    9 years ago

    We generally have not bought the insurance. However, we have a local guy who knows everything there is to know about Apple products, and he repairs on site. Quickly and cheaply. He's replaced screens and batteries and performed other maintenance on our Apple products (phones, ipads, laptops) that have extended their lives much longer than we had anticipated. He also gives great advice when to upgrade, which new versions are worth buying, and so on. I've had my iphone for 6 years due to his occasional help. (Unlike the rest of my family, I'm not into upgrading just to upgrade. I call my phone "vintage Apple." They think I'm crazy because apparently it would cost nothing for me to get a newer phone, but I don't need a newer one.)

    He's stereotypically what you would think a young, techie guy would be... Ask around, and see if you can find a similar resource.

  • CaroleOH
    9 years ago

    I have insurance on my kids iPhones, but not on mine. I wish I had it on my iPad mini as somehow I cracked the screen about an inch from the bottom all the way across. I am so bummed as I truly love my iPad mini and any imperfections are a travesty.

    I still don't know how it happened as I didn't drop it. I may have somehow squished it somehow - that's how it looks like it was just smooched enough to crack the screen.

    I have resisted getting it repaired as it is still totally functional. The iPad minis have a retina screen and to replace the top glass is $200. A regular iPad is much less expensive. I have the iPad mini with cellular service, so it was more expensive and if I don't get a new one for xmas, I'll get it fixed.

    So, long winded, but if you're paying $400-$600 for an iPad, the insurance might be well worth it.

  • writersblock (9b/10a)
    9 years ago

    No, I never have, and even my first gen ipad is still just fine. I just make sure to get a case that has good corner protection.

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