<p>Is it worth spending the extra $500 or so dollar for the 4-year care plan for the Macbook through Maryland's ACT program? Or, should I just use the $100 student discount and get it straight from Apple with no extra care plan?</p>
<p>You’ll get a lot of different opinions on the subject. I just got one for my daughter thru the school with the 4 yr plan. If you actually figure out the cost for the same size hard drive, ram, etc… its a pfetty good deal. Personally I like having the protection for all 4 yrs and the fact that it can be repaired on campus if needed. In addition, you may want to look into additional insurance coverage under safeway insurance. Covers theft, spills etc… that applecare doesnt. Not expensive and I think worth it.</p>