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should get applecare for jan '05 ppc powerbook?
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jaquarat
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Jan 10, 2006, 10:35 PM
 
should i do it? in the hope that if my powerbook were to be replaced under repair within the next 2 years i'd get a spiffy new intel 'book?
     
mduell
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Jan 10, 2006, 11:14 PM
 
Apple just signed a contract with Freescale to provide G4s for a few more years.

I doubt you'll get a MacBook Pro as a replacement, but I'd buy AppleCare anyway.
     
Kevin Moon
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Jan 10, 2006, 11:43 PM
 
With all the repairs I have had applecare do I would say get it. It has more then paid for itself in my situation. If I didn't have it I would have had to pay for two logic board replacements, two superdrives and a hard drive. The powerbook is being shipped back tomorrow for another logic board that has gone out.
     
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Jan 11, 2006, 02:23 PM
 
Yes- definitely get it.
Starting Line: 15" 1.25GHz Powerbook, iPod 5G 60GB, Nikon 3100, AMD 2200 & Intel P3 Winboxes
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Jan 11, 2006, 03:01 PM
 
Getting it would be a good idea. Hoping to get a MacBook out of it is not a good reason to do so, however.
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