Eh? $250 is a 20% premium on 1200. $10-15 per month is not insignificant for a service you are likely not to need. Also, I was stating a case where 3 parts go

Eh? $250 is a 20% premium on 1200. $10-15 per month is not insignificant for a service you are likely not to need. Also, I was stating a case where 3 parts go bad on the laptop, which I think is pretty pessimistic - I've only had a fan go on my MBP, and that was under exceptional circumstances (my apartment was filled with very fine abrasive stone dust). It paid off for you, but as with all insurance plans, the odds were against it paying off for you, unless you are much riskier to insure than average. Furthermore, I don't believe normal battery wear and tear is covered under applecare.