Buying an iPhone

[kalil]

I'm finally up for a new phone and am ready to ditch my android.   I'm wondering where the best place to buy one is though.  Best Buy currently has it on sale for $149 it looks like.  Apple has it for $199.  Is there any reason to still go to Apple?  I see people talking about going to Apple when they have a problem with their phone or it breaks.  Can I still do that if I've bought it at Best Buy?  

Also any advice on if should I be purchasing Apple Care?  I've had a broken screen since October with my Android and it's really sucked but I don't know if I should be looking at Sprint's insurance or the apple Care.

Thanks!

[Deleted]

You still get the same warranty and service from Apple no matter where you buy the phone. I would go to Best Buy and save $50.

I guess whether or not to get AppleCare depends on how hard you are on your phone. I have never gotten it but I treat my phone pretty gently, keep it in an Otterbox cover, keep it away from my toddler, etc. I have had 3 iPhones now and never would have had a need for it. But if you are harder on your phone it's probably worthwhile.

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Who is your service provider?

[kalil]

Jan 20, 2013 19:58:34 GMT -5 cuadrado said:

Who is your service provider?

Sprint.

[goaskalice]

I didn't get AppleCare, and on Christmas Eve I shattered my screen. I definitely wish I had ponied up the cash when I purchased it for AppleCare. Of course, if I had bought it I probably never would have needed it.

I'm definitely in the minority, but I'll be going back to Android when this contract is up.

[RandZB]

I got mine at Best Buy last year. DH got the 5 last night at Sprint. Six of one, half dozen of the other.