[DerekJ]

I ordered a 12" powerbook at the end of December, I just tripped over the cord today and the plug pulled out and bent itself out of shape. It will no longer work and I have purchased applecare. Can someone please tell me if applecare will cover this. Thanks.

[MarkLT1]

Unfortunately AppleCare doesnt cover accidental damage. Is it the plug itself that is bent out of shape, or the bit inside of your computer?? If the former, you can get a new plug for 70bucks or so.

-Mark

[Parky]

Also check your house contents insurance, you may have accidental cover for things like this.

I actually took out Laptop insurance cover in the UK to make sure my laptop was covered against anything. Damage, Theft, Loss, etc all covered, which gives me real piece of mind when I travel with my PowerBook.

Ian

[Pringlis]

I actually took out Laptop insurance cover in the UK to make sure my laptop was covered against anything.
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Hi.. mind telling us who you took out that insurance with?

Cheers
Neil

[Parky]

I got my laptop insurance from :-

http://www.cusc.co.uk/

Ian

[schuey100]

Same here. I took out insurance with Nationwide. I haven't claimed myself yet but they seem to understand laptop issues and it's relatively cheap.

[Parky]

It cost me £91 for £2000 worth of cover.

I made sure I covered the Laptop, AE Card, Memory, Case, Mouse, etc.

Ian

[Andrew Stephens]

I dropped my old Lombard down our stairs. Biiig dent in the case and smashed the LCD. Home insurance coughed up for a new 12" PB no questions. Zenith insurance in the UK - recommended.

Now me and my wife have matching 15inch TiBook and baby 12". Aaaah lovely!

[romeosc]

I use Safeware.com they ask no questions and are very quick in replacement.

[normr]

For those people interested, you can buy computer insurance to cover accidents and theft from safeware.com

Depending on the dollar amount coverge you want, the premium is reasonable

For example to cover a $3000 sytem, the premium is $183, here is what is covered:


Here are some of the features and benefits of this policy:


Comprehensive coverage, including:
- Accidental Damage
- Theft
- Power surge and lightning regardless of source
- Vandalism
- Water damage
- Natural disasters

30-day trial period - (Not available in Texas)

Complete repair or replacement of computer system with no deduction for depreciation

Optional deductibles

Coverage at home, in the office or in transit

Replaces preinstalled software


What types of losses are not covered?

This policy protects in so many ways, but it does not cover these major losses:

Wear and tear, gradual deterioration, depreciation, or original defects

Loss of income or interruption of business

Any preinstalled data or media which cannot be replaced with other of like kind or quality on the current retail market

Mechanical breakdown or faulty construction

Loss or damage from fraudulent, dishonest or criminal acts by the owner or user

Systems rented or leased to others



Please check your policy for full details of benefits including limitations and exclusions.
This policy includes peripherals, if scheduled.