When does the warranty start?

The warranty ends one year from the date of original purchase. See the warranty as published by Apple:

http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.html

WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?

Apple Inc. of One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, U.S.A. 95014 (“Apple”) warrants the Apple-branded iPhone, iPad or iPod hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging (“Apple Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in accordance with Apple's published guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period"). Apple’s published guidelines include but are not limited to information contained in technical specifications, user manuals and service communications.

Actually shouldn't that be the warranty ends one year from the date of purchase?

Kilgore-Trout wrote:

Actually shouldn't that be the warranty ends one year from the date of purchase?

Corrected! Thanks for the catch. Only half way through the coffee. 🙂

Meg St._Clair wrote:

Kilgore-Trout wrote:

Actually shouldn't that be the warranty ends one year from the date of purchase?

Corrected! Thanks for the catch. Only half way through the coffee. 🙂

sounds like the sort of error I usually make. You gotta watch that. Don't want to ruin your reputation being associated with me 😀

Kilgore-Trout wrote:

Meg St._Clair wrote:

Kilgore-Trout wrote:

Actually shouldn't that be the warranty ends one year from the date of purchase?

Corrected! Thanks for the catch. Only half way through the coffee. 🙂

sounds like the sort of error I usually make. You gotta watch that. Don't want to ruin your reputation being associated with me 😀

I can think of worse things. 😉

I would suggest giving a call to AppleCare and ask them for the exact date that your warranty began. This could prove to be useful in case anything breaks on your MBP.

Good luck!
Larry.