| | | C Smart said "Just got a new Macbook air in December. Just wondering if it is worth it to get the apple care extended warranty? " |
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Macbook Air's on average $350-$1200 to repair depending on which part fails.
Does the extended warranty i:nclude accidental coverage? (Liquid spills, cracked screen, etc.)
How much is it per year of extra coverage?
I believe you can check your Apple's warranty status and Apple Care eligibility
https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ca/en/
That being said backup your files because most warranty's don't cover data retrieval and statistically your hard-drive is probably the most likely thing to fail in any brand of modern day computer.
If you don't already have iCloud - learn how to sync your Documents to the Cloud:
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT206985
If you don't already have an external hard-drive - Learn how to setup Apple Time-Machine backup:
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201250
These are just some extra things to consider when purchasing any extended warranty as mentioned above your personal files most likely won't be covered under warranty. If you don't already own an external hard-drive you might want to factor in the cost of buying one and the failure rate of your particular make/model of Macbook Air by doing some google research and looking for consumer feedback.
It could be cheaper and more effective in the long run to buy an external hard-drive and backup your Macbook Air using Appl'es built in Time-Machine if you think you're more likely to just buy a new Macbook in the event you have to deal with a warranty claim in either circumstance.
Everybody has a different value for peace of mind so hopefully this can help you decide if its worth it or not.