iPads in Education

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Apple Care, SquareTrade, both or neither to protect iPads?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nickie Sattler Nov 13, 2012. 2 Replies

We have a small school and are purchasing 40 iPads (about 1 iPad for every 2.5 students).  At least to start, iPads will only leave the building under the supervision of teachers on field trips.  We…Continue

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Nickie Sattler replied to Kristen downs's discussion Apple Care, SquareTrade, both or neither to protect iPads?
"I like Worth Ave.  They have been very helpful and the prices are similar than Apple Care for better coverage. Nickie"
Nov 13, 2012
Chris Trewin replied to Kristen downs's discussion Apple Care, SquareTrade, both or neither to protect iPads?
"SquareTrade covers all mechanical failures, the same as the AppleCare warranty, as well as accidental damage which AppleCare does not, so buying both would not be necessary. For a SquareTrade quote, please visit…"
Jan 5, 2012
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Apple Care, SquareTrade, both or neither to protect iPads?

We have a small school and are purchasing 40 iPads (about 1 iPad for every 2.5 students).  At least to start, iPads will only leave the building under the supervision of teachers on field trips.  We have purchased a combination of Otterbox and Griffin AirStrap cases to protect the devices as well as screen protectors.  For our first set of iPads we bought Apple Care.  But since it doesn't cover accidental damage, we have considered getting Square Trade coverage instead.  Buying both is probably…See More
Jan 2, 2012
Kristen downs commented on Sam Gliksman's blog post AirPlay: The Hidden Gem for Education in iOS 5
"I'm a parent volunteer at a small private school (~100 students, JK-8).  We are implementing iPads in the classroom but we aren't going to be 1:1.  AirPlay and Apple TV seem like a great solution for us and will likely replace…"
Oct 30, 2011
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