extended warranties on the iPad. The Applecare warranty is $99, only =
covers two years, and only covers mechanical / electrical issues not =
spills and drops (which I anticipate would be much more likely).
Have any of you used Square Trade =
(http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/ipad-landing?ccode=3Dbs_war_vc_090:home=
pageipad)? It is $180 for three years, but they offer 30% off in bulk =
so $126 for three years including accidental protection. =20
How about the Worth Ave Group insurance? =
(http://www.worthavegroup.com/ipad) They are about $131 for three years =
and cover accidents, disasters, vandalism, as well as theft. However, =
weirdly, it does not cover regular mechanical / electrical issues. It =
also has a $50 deductible.
We are strongly considering implementing these in our K, 4 (classroom =
use only) and 1-to-1 in our middle school (6th - 8th). I am really =
hoping they will last three years, so I want to find some warranty to =
cover them for three years. =20
Also, those of you using it one to one, how are you dealing with each =
student having their own iTunes account? Do they pay for their own =
software? Are you using the licensing program and distributing codes? =
I want teachers to be able to have the flexibility of having students =
install apps that they find throughout the year. I want students to be =
able to sync at home, so they will need to have their own account with =
their own username and password. =20
Thanks,
Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School
P.S. I am working on a db of iPad apps. I will share when completed. =
I will also post the survey results soon from those of you that posted =
info on use of / planned use of iPads in your school.
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