I agree with the previous post about buying the warranty and then selling the unit after two years. I did exactly that and having the warranty still on it made the unit much easier to sell.
The most important point to consider is the battery. The battery will wear out. It's not a question of 'if' as much as 'when'. You'll notice the battery life degrade slowly over time until their advertised 5 hours is more like less then one hour. That's when you call Apple and get them to send you a brand new battery for free. How much does a battery cost? Add a little more for piece of mind and I think the decision is clear.
Oh, and BTW, the person who responded that the warranty covers physical abuse is sadly mistaken. As an ex-Apple Service Guy, I can tell you as a matter of fact, that some parts (such as the outer plastic molding, called a 'bezel' or 'casing') are simply not covered. Apple will not allow the part order to exist as a part of a warranty claim so an Apple service shop can not order the part without paying for it.
Another common repair is the data cable that runs from the base of the laptop to its display. This cable runs through the hinge and its replacement was one of our most common PB repairs because of the nature of the usage. The cost was usually less than $200 CDN but still, wouldn't free be better?
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I agree with the previous post about buying the warranty and then selling the unit after two years. I did exactly that and having the warranty still on it made the unit much easier to sell.
The most important point to consider is the battery. The battery will wear out. It's not a question of 'if' as much as 'when'. You'll notice the battery life degrade slowly over time until their advertised 5 hours is more like less then one hour. That's when you call Apple and get them to send you a brand new battery for free. How much does a battery cost? Add a little more for piece of mind and I think the decision is clear.
Oh, and BTW, the person who responded that the warranty covers physical abuse is sadly mistaken. As an ex-Apple Service Guy, I can tell you as a matter of fact, that some parts (such as the outer plastic molding, called a 'bezel' or 'casing') are simply not covered. Apple will not allow the part order to exist as a part of a warranty claim so an Apple service shop can not order the part without paying for it.
Another common repair is the data cable that runs from the base of the laptop to its display. This cable runs through the hinge and its replacement was one of our most common PB repairs because of the nature of the usage. The cost was usually less than $200 CDN but still, wouldn't free be better?