accidental protection coverage?

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accidental protection coverage?

i just purchased a new MBP from apple education store and am dismayed that i can't get accidental coverage for it. i always get this with a PC because i am very accident prone and i have used it with every computer i have had. is there anyway to get accidental coverage protection? i tried calling best buy but they will only cover a computer bought at that store and the education store had a bette price than the best buy store did.
how can i get coverage for my new MBP? i'm so afraid that something will happen to it and i can't afford to buy a replacement.

MBP 13" 2.53 ghz, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jun 15, 2009 1:35 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Jun 15, 2009 1:41 PM in response to Elisabeth Hogrefe

You can't from Apple, but third parties such as SafeWare offer it. Some credit cards may cover accidental damage automatically for purchases made with that card.

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Answer 2

cornelius

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Jun 15, 2009 8:24 PM in response to Elisabeth Hogrefe

Eisabeth:

In addition to Niel's suggestions, some Home Owners or Renters insurance policies offer coverage. Check with your insurance agent.

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Answer 3

iVmichael

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Jun 15, 2009 8:35 PM in response to Elisabeth Hogrefe

I always add mine to my home contents insurance policy, it's good for when traveling too ...

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Answer 4

Jun 16, 2009 4:35 AM in response to iVmichael

thanks so much for the info. i don't have a home owner's policy since thanks to vet school i had to move away from my condo and thanks to the real estate market, i had to rent it out to cover the mortgage instead of selling it when i moved away. however, since i do technically rent a room near school perhaps i can get renter's insurance....i will definitely look into this. thank you again, i really appreciate it. i'm sure i'll be posting more and more in these forums since i have offcially purchased my first mac and become an apple addict.

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Answer 5

Jun 16, 2009 6:19 AM in response to Elisabeth Hogrefe

are there any other companies that offer this? i would like to shop around just to be thorough before i buy, and if anybody has first hand experience with any company i would love input.

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Answer 6

bphendri

Level 1

119 points

Jun 18, 2009 9:33 PM in response to Elisabeth Hogrefe

You might also want to look into weather or not you need to get a "floater" to specifically cover the computer.

Most rental insurance only cover it for theft or damage from fire, water etc.

A floater will cover it for theft, loss, any damage (Including most operator error.)

For example, if your apartment was broken in, and the MB stolen, or if there was an apartment fire and the computer destroyed renters would cover it. If it say get's stolen out of your car, left an airplane, or dropped you would most likely need a floater.

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Answer 7

Jun 18, 2009 11:04 PM in response to bphendri

i'll look into this as well, thank you.

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