GoKawiilApple Upgrade launched yesterday, a new leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch (pricing here). The program has garnered some skepticism, but there’s one key reason I think it’s a great deal for users.
With Apple Upgrade, you’ll never pay more than a product’s list price
Apple recently raised prices on most of its products, then just a few weeks later launched a new leasing program as the solution for higher prices.
Apple Upgrade might always have been met with skepticism, but the timing of these events understandably has some users leery.
But after reading all the fine print and scouring program details, I think Apple Upgrade is a surprisingly great deal.
That’s largely for one reason: if you choose to buy out a product, you’ll never pay more than its original list price.
With Apple Upgrade, you sign up for a lease ranging from 12 to 36 months and get a new Apple product with:
low monthly payments
no down payment or security deposit
zero interest or additional fees
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