[Jmac]

Originally Posted by SkippyLang

Why no Apple Care? Though I don't plan on bringing it everywhere with me, I'm thinking I'm spending $1500 on it, might be better to protect it just in case I have bumps and shit happens.

And if I buy it now, will I get to have OS X Maverick automatically later?

It's $279 for a $1300 laptop (21.5% of value). I guarantee 21.5% of Macbook Airs don't suffer a major failure in years 2 and 3.

Also, "bumps and shit" (drops, spills, etc.) aren't covered by Applecare. Only failure caused by manufacturer defects.

Originally Posted by Applecare Terms and Conditions

4. What is not Covered?
4.1 Hardware Service. The Plan does not apply to:
(i) Installation, removal or disposal of the Covered Equipment, or the provision of
equipment while the Covered Equipment is being serviced;
(ii) Damage caused by (a) a product that is not the Covered Equipment (b) accident,
abuse, misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause, (c) operating
the Covered Equipment outside the permitted or intended uses described by the
manufacturer, or (d) service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by
anyone who is not a representative of Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider
(“AASP”);
(iii) Covered Equipment with a serial number that has been altered, defaced or
removed, or has been modified to alter its functionality or capability without the
written permission of the manufacturer;
(iv) Covered Equipment that has been lost or stolen. This Plan only covers Covered
Equipment that is returned to Apple in its entirety;
(v) Cosmetic damage to the Covered Equipment including but not limited to
scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports;
(vi) Consumable parts, such as batteries, except in respect of battery coverage
under APP for iPod or unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials and
workmanship;
(vii) Preventative maintenance on the Covered Equipment; or
(viii) Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of
the product.