PeteBell wrote: >In other words, what are the chances I will suffer from this? I am >trying to weigh up whether I can chance going without AppleCare, or do >I have to sell one the kids to afford it?! ;-) > >PeteBell, UK Absolutely buy Applecare! If you are planning on keeping the Ti for a good while - you'll be very sorry if something dreadful happens. I had a totally unexpected bad experience with mine - and Applecare literally saved the day. Just look at the cost(s) to replace the screen if it's damaged - or the hinges or the trackpad/speakers (whole top case) etc ... The list is long and the costs very high. Derek