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I didn't get AppleCare. Looks like it'd be $70/yr, so I'd be $210 down (plus $100 for screen repairs). The battery was $130 [1], and the screen was $170 [2]. Co

by jakear 3y ago

I didn't get AppleCare. Looks like it'd be $70/yr, so I'd be $210 down (plus $100 for screen repairs). The battery was $130 [1], and the screen was $170 [2]. Comes out to a bit cheaper to DIY, and I don't have to give up access to my device to random technicians for an undisclosed period of time. And how are you saying you've had M1 devices for 6 years? I don't think thats possible. [1]: https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-air-13-a2337-late-2020-battery https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-air-13-a2337-late-20... [2]: https://www.ebay.com/itm/385103589564 https://www.ebay.com/itm/385103589564

IndySun 3y ago
I could have been clearer. Such UK retail purchases are guaranteed for 6 years. So the point I'm making was that it was beyond 6 years before any of my 20 x 2015 mbp's failed in any aspect. The 4 x M1s had poor battery cycle count, very early on, and subsequently became unreliable when not powered. I use them in the office. I should add there would be a significant investment hurdle in new peripherals to move to the 'new' usb-c standard, hence holding on to the 2015 model. It's been nothing short of the most versatile laptop I've ever worked with. But it's time is almost up.