<p>I would agree with WDStrong - for an Apple especially, if you are considering buying it new and also getting a 3 year AppleCare warranty (which is an additional $350), even with the student discount it works out to only about $50 more through CavComputers - and for that you get 4 years of warranty plus Accidental Damage for the full 4 years (plus loaner capability), which is huge. We got ours used, so can’t take advantage of this, but if you’re buying new you should really consider it.</p>