- Oct 24, 2010
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i say applecare is the best for the low price, suck it doesnt cover theft tho.
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i say applecare is the best for the low price, suck it doesnt cover theft tho.
- Dec 13, 2013
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I'll wait for the 6s is anybody doing the same ?
s dubl
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- Dec 3, 2006
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I was just about to take AppleCare, then I asked about lost or stolen.... The money I'd save on getting apple care would be lost (and then some) if I have to come out of pocket for a new phone at full price.
- Jan 4, 2006
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I went to the apple store yesterday and they said my IP5 battery was shot. They replaced it within 30 mins for $79 (out of warranty). My phone feels new. I'll get reimbursed through sqauretrade. So there is no need for me to get the IP6.
- Nov 24, 2009
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I've had this 5 long enough. Up for an upgrade in September.
ScroogeMcBuckz
formerly aceboogie
- May 31, 2004
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Had the 5 since RD and a upgrade since March 2013, not even sure I want the 6 yet. I'm putting money to the side but if the keynote doesn't wow me I'm buying a ps4 and waiting until I feel like switching.
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s dubl
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- Dec 3, 2006
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Square trade warranty/insurance any good?
- Oct 24, 2010
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I've heard it's good, depending in price when the 6 comes out I might get it
shoelyesses
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- Sep 10, 2012
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ios 8 beta 2 will be out soon.... and a better version of the heath app
s dubl
Supporter
- Dec 3, 2006
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Att insurance, square trade, or apple care?
Thinking I might get apple care... If my son loses or gets his 5s stolen, I'll just upgrade my line, and he can get my 5.
- Dec 13, 2013
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I have AT&T and I don't have any problems but I don't have no problems with my 5s either
- Nov 24, 2009
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Had it the first day too. If I don't like the 6 i'll probably get the G3.
- Dec 29, 2012
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I'm not feeling the rounded edges at all on these mockups
AppleCare - $99, $79 deductible; 2 claims
Squaretrade - $99, $75 deductible; up to 4 claims
AC and ST look pretty much the same on the surface but the difference is how they handle their claims.
With Squaretrade the way I understand it is you get a dollar amount of service which would be $649 for the 5s. Every repair subtracts from that dollar amount so if you have $149 in repairs in 1 claim that leaves you with $500 of coverage for the remainder. Say for instance you need a second claim that requires the phone to be replaced they would just cut you a check for $500 and end your coverage. On the other hand if the repair is $269 or over they won't repair just replace the phone and end the coverage.
With AppleCare you get two replacements straight up.
If you want the loss/stolen protection get ATT, if not I would go with whichever you prefer. I was gonna go with Squaretrade but I felt better knowing i get two replacements at the deductible price regardless of what happens to it.
ATT - $240 over 2 years, $199 deductible
AppleCare - $99, $79 deductible; 2 claims
Squaretrade - $99, $75 deductible; up to 4 claims
AC and ST look pretty much the same on the surface but the difference is how they handle their claims.
With Squaretrade the way I understand it is you get a dollar amount of service which would be $649 for the 5s. Every repair subtracts from that dollar amount so if you have $149 in repairs in 1 claim that leaves you with $500 of coverage for the remainder. Say for instance you need a second claim that requires the phone to be replaced they would just cut you a check for $500 and end your coverage. On the other hand if the repair is $269 or over they won't repair just replace the phone and end the coverage.
With AppleCare you get two replacements straight up.
If you want the loss/stolen protection get ATT, if not I would go with whichever you prefer. I was gonna go with Squaretrade but I felt better knowing i get two replacements at the deductible price regardless of what happens to it.
- Jan 4, 2006
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Okay, Here's my timeline with squaretrade claim:
Friday (13th) afternoon called squaretrade about my Iphone. Opened a claim and opted to take it to the apple store. Cost: $50 for deductible.
Saturday (14th) in the afternoon went to the apple store got the phone fixed. Battery replacement. Cost 79 + tax
Saturday (14th) night emailed squaretrade the receipt of the battery replacement.
Sunday (15th) night got a reply e-mail stating they got the receipt. Ten minutes later the cost of the repair was sent to me via paypal.
I'm a happy camper.
Friday (13th) afternoon called squaretrade about my Iphone. Opened a claim and opted to take it to the apple store. Cost: $50 for deductible.
Saturday (14th) in the afternoon went to the apple store got the phone fixed. Battery replacement. Cost 79 + tax
Saturday (14th) night emailed squaretrade the receipt of the battery replacement.
Sunday (15th) night got a reply e-mail stating they got the receipt. Ten minutes later the cost of the repair was sent to me via paypal.
I'm a happy camper.
- Oct 27, 2005
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- Oct 27, 2005
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I believe with the AppleCare if you lose your phone or don't use the warranty you can get a refund for the unused portion. It's also transferable if you decide to sell the phone (increases resell)
Just some things I've learned over the years with my phones
mr marcus
Banned
- May 3, 2010
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Yep...got the 5s and it's still running smooth so I have no reason to upgrade
- May 24, 2006
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This needs to hurry...
- Oct 24, 2010
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i just wanna see how the 5.5 looks in hand
either its OD big and im going with the 4.7. i dont wanna order the 4.7 at release then 2 months later see that the 5.5 looks better and not even that big and bulky to use
either its OD big and im going with the 4.7. i dont wanna order the 4.7 at release then 2 months later see that the 5.5 looks better and not even that big and bulky to use
- Jul 6, 2008
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Def prefer wireless charging over waterproof
- Nov 24, 2009
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In all my years of owning smartphones i've never messed one up because of water. Wireless charging seems nice but the reviews i've read of the charging pads said they were ok.
- Jan 4, 2014
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Think 5.5 is gonna be OD. Crazy how trends are cyclical. Whatever size the 5 is is perfect imo
- Oct 2, 2011
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Gorgeous.
Cant wait to upgrade.
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- Oct 4, 2011
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Setting up wifi sync is frustrating as hell. iTunes doesn't recognize my iPhone when I remove it from the USB port.
- Nov 24, 2009
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They made backing up on itunes confusing. It seemed like 2 years ago it was so damn easy. I downloaded the ios7 beta when it released but then couldn't find my most recent backups when I wanted to go back.
