Should I purchase AppleCare for my iPad 17 Pro?

AppleCare+ is effectively an insurance policy - which, for iPad, offers extended coverage for technical faults and accidental damage that are not covered by the manufacturer's limited warranty. You should note that an AppleCare+ plan for iPad, unlike iPhone, does not offer any coverage whatsoever for loss or theft.

An AppleCare+ plan can be purchased with 60-days of the device purchase - after which time the option to purchase an AppleCare+ plan is no longer available. As such, you have time to consider this option and its suitability for your needs.

Remember, an AppleCare+ plan offers the security of additional coverage for some non-warranty claims (i.e. technical faults and accidental damage) for as long as the plan remains active - and in all circumstances requires the device and proof of entitlement to be available at the time of a claim.

Whether or not an AppleCare+ plan is a sensible purchase can only be determined by you. Many users find this additional coverage to be unnecessary - as iPads are inherently reliable when properly used and maintained.

With that said, any electronic device, regardless of its manufacturer, can suffer an unexpected failure at any time. If a technical failure (but not accidental damage) were to occur during the warranty period, the device will be repaired or replaced by Apple under the terms of its limited warranty. By contrast, AppleCare+ provides peace-of-mind for non-warranty claims for the duration of the plan. If your iPad is likely to be heavily used outside of a domestic environment, where the likelihood of damage is perhaps more likely, an AppleCare+ plan might be a cost-effective solution.

The decision to purchase an AppleCare+ plan should not be taken lightly. While the plan isn't cheap, its price may be less that the cost of a replacement iPad where a non-warranty failure or accidental damage were to require purchase of a replacement iPad.

The choice is yours - and yours alone. In making your choice, carefully consider the relative merit of purchasing an AppleCare+ plan/subscription versus the risk of not doing so.

I would do it.

• If you do and don't need it, at least you have the piece of mind for coverage including Theft/Loss where that can never be anticipated.
• If you don't, then if you need a repair, had the device stolen or lost it, you will be very glad you got it.

Any warranty is always a gamble as far as risk/reward, you just need to ask yourself: "Do I feel lucky?".

That is incorrect. AppleCare+ covers iPads for Theft & Loss.

AppleCare+

$1.49-$19.99 (Varies with device type)

• Covers:
• One device.
• Theft and Loss Incidents:
• Up to 2 claims in 12 months for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
• AppleCare+ Benefits:
• Cover a single device.
• Peace of mind for the products you love.

In addition, if you have more than one Apple device you should consider AppleCare One, which covers all listed devices for repairs, theft and loss.

Individual

$19.99/month

• Covers:
• Up to three of your personal devices. Add more for $5.99/mo each.
• Theft and Loss Incidents:
• Up to 3 claims in 12 months for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
• AppleCare One Individual Benefits:
• Swap devices anytime
• All the benefits of AppleCare+.

If you have Family Sharing there is also AppleCare One Family that covers all of your family’s devices:

Family

$49.99/month

• Covers:
• All your family’s eligible devices.
• Theft and Loss Incidents:
• Up to 6 claims in 12 months for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
• AppleCare One Family Benefits:
• Swap devices anytime.
• New devices are automatically added when you sign in.
• All the benefits of AppleCare One Individual.

Lawrence Finch wrote:

That is incorrect. AppleCare+ covers iPads for Theft & Loss.

I stand duly corrected - this being a recent change for iPad. My records have now been updated/corrected.

Previously, loss and theft cover has not been available for iPad - and has been available as an optional extension for iPhone only.

LotusPilot wrote:

Lawrence Finch wrote:

That is incorrect. AppleCare+ covers iPads for Theft & Loss.

I stand duly corrected - this being a recent change for iPad. My records have now been updated/corrected.

Previously, loss and theft cover has not been available for iPad - and has been available as an optional extension for iPhone only.

That’s what I guessed, this is a fairly recent change, along with family AppleCare One, which I have just purchased.

I didn’t think the Apple+ Plan covered. Loss or theft Unlike iPhone?

lkirton51 wrote:

I didn’t think the Apple+ Plan covered. Loss or theft Unlike iPhone?

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