Posted by unlocker under iPad on Monday Apr 9, 2012
When Apple launched the iPhone 4S, it also offered the AppleCare+ for iPhone for $99 that gives users two years of technical support and one year of hardware repair coverage that you get when you buy an iPhone. Apple may offer the same AppleCare+ for the new iPad 3.
When you buy a unit of iPhone 4S, you will get a 90-day of the aforementioned technical support and repair coverage. AppleCare+ replaced AppleCare that was available for $69, which includes a coverage for two incidents of accidental damage due to handling, with a deductible of $49 as service fee for replacement of devices. The replacement device could be new or refurbished.
According to MacRumors, Apple is planning to offer the same for the new iPad 3, which will replace the current AppleCare for iPad for $79. 9to5 Mac seconds the report with information from their sources that AppleCare+ worth $99 will be launched today.
While the iPad is not as susceptible to damage like the iPhone due to its glass back panel, it is still prudent to avail the AppleCare+ to be ready for the worst case scenario.
There have been reports that mobile network AT&T was throttling down top five percent of the unlimited data plan subscribers to 2G speeds. If that is not enough, there were also reports that some users were downgraded to 2G speeds after the subscribers used less than 2GB of monthly usage.
However, it seems that the law is in favor of the users’ side when a judge in Californian court awarded an iPhone user $850 because AT&T throttled his download speeds last week. If you are one of the AT&T subscribers that fall into the trap of this network, you can also file a lawsuit against the company and get some of your money back. Bradley Sniderman, an attorney from Southern California has 5 tips for you on how to file a small claim lawsuit
1) Where to file — most lawsuits, even those from small claims, need to be filed in the jurisdiction where the defendant can be found. In this case (and let’s use AT&T), AT&T may have corporate offices in only a few locations, but since they are a nationwide phone company, they are usually subject to jurisdiction anywhere. What this means is that you can file your small claims suit in the courthouse most convenient to you.
2) Make sure you have a copy of your contract, and please review the entire agreement. It may be a slow read, but you need to know the terms of it. You may be able to use these terms to show that AT&T does not have the right to slow your data speed.
3) You need to be able to show that you have an unlimited data plan, which means you are entitled to unlimited data. You need to also show proof that AT&T had limited your data streaming. You next have to argue that AT&T has no right to charge you a fee for unlimited data, and then not supply it. It is not your fault that AT&T can’t keep up with demand for data. If you can even show that you are using less data that some of the fixed rate plans, such as the 3 gigabyte plans, that is even better (fixed plans using more data than you use, but they are not being throttled back). Make sure you have been paying your bill on time and that you are not late, since that could be used against you.
4) Make sure you have an amount for damages. You need to show how you were damaged by not having data streaming. This could be by showing lost business opportunities or showing how much you have paid for the service you never got.
5) Be polite, and make sure you are prepared. The court will listen to you, but if you don’t know what you are talking about, then your argument gets lost.
It is also best to consult with a legitimate lawyer to strengthen your case for a possible claim. There is no reason for the consumers to feel intimidated with big companies’ policies as these are not right all the time.
