Applewasteoftime wrote:
I asked only for the facts from an established knowledge base.
Consider this: I paid for this phone. It belongs to me. You think it's cool for a company to disable devices as revenge for users not paying their absurd repair prices?
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*chuckle*
Absurd? Okay, let's break it down:
$949 for an iPhone 6S Plus 128 GB
Option 1: Purchase AppleCare+ for $129, and then only have to pay $99 deductible, if needed, for up to two incidents of accidental damage during two years. (Two repairs = $327, or 17.2% of total retail price per repair). All service & support options from Apple remain in effect for the two-year AppleCare+ timeframe, as well as out-of-warranty options after the two-year period expires. And all repairs have a 90-day minimum coverage
Option 2: Pay $329 for a single out-of-warranty fee if the entire unit needs repair (34.7% of total retail price per repair). All service & support options from Apple remain in effect for the one-year warranty timeframe, as well as out-of-warranty options after the one-year period expires
Option 3: Pay $149 for a single out-of-warranty fee if just the display needs repair/replacement (15.7% of total retail price per repair). All service & support options from Apple remain in effect for the one-year warranty timeframe, as well as out-of-warranty options after the one-year period expires
Option 4: Spend $50-$75 on an unauthorized repair, that probably has no guarantees, is NOT using a legitimate replacement part (because Apple has never provided OEM parts to anyone except themselves or AASPs), and also voids any future support from Apple or an AASP.
I know which one I wouldn’t choose.
Now, please show me the repair service options available from any other smartphone manufacturer, in regards to accidental damage that is not covered under warranty or a form of insurance.
For example: what options does Samsung give to their customers that have damaged devices?