Apple cuts AppleCare Plus prices for M1 MacBook Air and Pro
By Chaim Gartenberg@cgartenberg Jun 17, 2021, 4:10pm EDT
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Share this story
- Share this on Facebook (opens in new window)
- Share this on Twitter (opens in new window)
- SHAREAll sharing options
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Apple is cutting the prices for its AppleCare Plus extended warranty for both its M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops. AppleCare for the new M1 Air now costs $199 (versus the old $249 price), while AppleCare for the M1 Pro is down $20 to $249, as spotted by MacRumors.
If you’ve got an Intel-based laptop, those price cuts are a mixed bag. Apple is applying the $199 price for the MacBook Air to both the M1 and Intel-based models, even though it no longer directly sells the Intel Airs. If you’ve got an Intel-based Pro, on the other hand (which Apple does still offer, at least for now), you won’t be getting any discount — AppleCare Plus for that model will still cost the same $269 as before.
Note the “New Lower Price.” Image: Apple
AppleCare Plus for Macs extends the 90 days of coverage included with a new laptop to three years. It also gives users two damage replacements every 12 months, with an additional charge of $99 for replacing the screen or outside of the laptop, or a $299 for “other damage.” Those fees are on top of the initial AppleCare Plus fee that customers pay upfront, but given that Apple’s laptops start at $999, it’s the sort of thing that could save money in the long run if you’re particularly accident prone.
- Nielsen takes another crack at gauging our streaming habits
- Snap removes speed filter linked to reckless driving lawsuits
- The Nvidia Shield’s Android TV interface is getting a Google TV-inspired revamp
- Not just RavPower — Amazon has yanked Vava and TaoTronics, too
- Canoo will build its electric vehicles at a new Oklahoma factory
Three big questions about Facebook’s new VR ads
Sign up for the newsletterVerge Deals
Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week.
Email (required)
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy.
SUBSCRIBE
RECOMMENDED
- Quelle est la taille de votre prostate ? Faites le test !Nouvelle Page Santé
- New Device Cuts Your Electric Bill Up to 90%Electricity Saving Box
- Restore your missing teeth. Browse For Dental Implants.Senior Dental Implants | Search Ads
- FBI warrant and patch for Exchange hack raises serious questionsTechBeacon
- Online Jobs in the USA May Pay More Than You ThinkOnline Jobs | Search Ads
- The value of U.S. Soy is clear, our high quality and nutrient density provide your enterprise with many advantages.Dare to Compare
THERE ARE 3 COMMENTS.
Decided to get replace and repair for 10 a month. Couldn’t stomach this.
Posted on Jun 17, 2021 | 4:48 PM
AppleCare Plus for Macs extends the 90 days of coverage included with a new laptop to three years.
Shouldn’t it be 1 year, not 90 days?
Posted on Jun 17, 2021 | 5:20 PM
Without Apple Care it’s 90-days for tech support & 1-year for hardware warranty.
Posted on Jun 17, 2021 | 6:39 PM
Something to say?
Log in or sign up