New MacPro - buy online or brick & mortar store?

[MIDI Life Crisis]

Little known fact Apple won't tell you - but Amex will...

If you buy Applecare with Amex (even just Applecare and not the hardware) Amex will extend Applecare an additional year at no cost. It can be a little of a PITA if you actually have to use it, but Amex will pay for all repairs or replacement if that's called for.

Information is power!

[mhschmieder]

Wow, that's great to know!

Also, I plan to buy AppleCare for the first time. I have heard Intel Macs are not as reliable as the PPC's were. And besides which, it's very cheap, considering it stays the same price even if you max out the specs of your Mac when you order it! How cool is that?

[mhschmieder]

I am eligible for industry discount but it's only 5% and must be done through Apple, meaning 10% tax for a 5% loss.

Yeah, I should support the faltering Valifornia economy, I know.

Anyway, interesting to note that you can but AppleCare separately, and before the computer itself. I had no idea!

[mikehalloran]

>Anyway, interesting to note that you can but AppleCare separately, and before the computer itself. I had no idea!<

Yes, you can buy it up to one year later, go online to register and add the serial number(s). If it doesn't believe your purchase dates, there is a number you can call.

It still covers 3 years from date of purchase on the hardware, not DOP of Applecare. If you get it all at once through the Apple store, this is done for you.

I didn't know about AMEX. That's good info.

[MIDI Life Crisis]

I tend to have one good piece of info every 5 years or so. Next tip: 2016