
Note the “New Lower Price.” Image: AppleĪppleCare Plus for Macs extends the 90 days of coverage included with a new laptop to three years. 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. 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 laptop, those price cuts are a mixed bag.

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. Keep in mind, however, that credit card companies can't offer technical support, which is usually what MacBook Air and MacBook Pro owners end up needing the most.Apple is cutting the prices for its AppleCare Plus extended warranty for both its M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops.

If you like the warranty that your credit card company provides, it might be the alternative you need. Each credit card company is different and has different warranty benefits for some states. For example, American Express Gold has a decent warranty extension for up to five years in most U.S. Some credit card companies provide additional warranty protection when you make your purchase using their card. Here's a quick breakdown of how much it costs for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. The additional cost of AppleCare+ varies depending on what device you want to cover. The service fee is the same on the new M1 MacBook Air as it is for the previous Intel model, and that rings true for the 13-inch MacBook Pro as well. The standard service fee for accidents is: If you go all-in with AppleCare+, your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro is covered for damages caused by accidents, but there will be a fee, a hefty one in some cases. Whether you're buying a Mac at full price, or getting in on some of the best Black Friday MacBook deals, Apple care is worth the extra cash. and crack the screen, Apple will repair or replace it for $99 (or up to $299, depending on the damage) each time. If you drop your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro off of your standing desk. If your hard drive borks after two-and-a-half-years, AppleCare+ has you covered. If you are having software issues with any built-in Apple programs or the operating system itself, you can call 1-800-APL-CARE for assistance. You'll get technical support over the phone, via chat, and in-store at your local Apple retail store for three full years. Coverage for two incidents of accidental damage (subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or $299 for other damage).

