Hold in mind that Apple is probably going to discontinue it's 'unofficial' policy in the not too distant future (if not already). They are offering a new Apple Care Plus package that includes accident insurance. Once that has been around for a while (and I'm sure they will push it) you can expect to be told, "well, you should have bought Apple Care Plus."
I remember reading an article when the iPhone 4S came out that predicted this, and 'if' I remember right, the article claimed Apple as it's source.
I've had so few component failures with my Apple products in the past I often skip on Apple Care. Now that it includes accident insurance, I'll probably get it, if I can scrape the money together. Unfortunately, unlike basic Apple Care, you don't have a year's leeway to get it. It must be purchased at the same time as the device.
very sad today....I've only had my iPad 2 since august and accidentally dropped it running for a train last week and smashed the the top screen..it still works but it's obviously dangerous because of the glass ...I read loads of things about being completely honest..made an appointment with apple in Brent cross which is my nearest store..still takes about 40 mins to get there...to be told by a very young whippersnapper that there was nothing they could do and it would cost me £296 for a new screen.. NOT HAPPY.. I've got two iPhones and a mac..spend loads of money with apple and got absolutely nowhere....I'm now stuck with an iPad that I use for work everyday with a smashed screen...very sad
