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Apple Posts Comparison of EU, One-Year, and AppleCare Warranties

Posted March 30, 2012 at 4:11pm by iClarified · 9063 views
After losing its appeal in Italy, Apple has posted a chart comparing the EU Statutory Warranty, the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

Apple products indicate they come with a one-year warranty when European Union law says they must cover goods for two years. The company was recently ordered to pay a $1.2 million fine after an Italian appeal court ruled that Apple was misleading customers on product warranties.

When you purchase Apple products, European Union consumer law provides statutory warranty rights in addition to the coverage you receive from the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty and the optional AppleCare Protection Plan. Non-Apple-branded products purchased from Apple are also eligible for coverage under EU consumer law.

Take a look at the chart below...

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