Originally Posted By: Cris
Both prices included the APP scheme too, I thought an investment of that order was worth protecting to some degree, is it worth it in anyone's experience

I've bought the Applecare plan on every Apple laptop, and it's been well worth it. One failure, and the plan pays for it's self. I also recently bought it for my Mac Pro, as it was approaching a year old. Two tips I'd recommend. Don't bother buying it with the system, as it can be added any time during the first year. After a year, I have a pretty good feeling about how much longer the system will meet my needs. Also, buy the plans off eBay. A bunch of resellers are having pricing wars on them there, and buy it now prices are well below the retail, or even student prices Apple offers. My Mac Pro plan for example cost me $80, retail was $250.