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by smoldesu 1731 days ago
> The real test is whether I can, 3 years after buying the computer, replace the battery more easily than Apple could replace the battery in a Mac

No, the real test is whether you, 3 years after buying the computer, can replace the battery more easily than you could replace it on the Mac. Applecare just covers the cost of a new laptop when your Mac breaks during warranty. "Repair" is a generous way of putting that.