propective ipad 2 owner (as of tomorrow): question about apple care

i was in the apple store the other day and mentioned i would be purchasing an ipad 2 soon and that when i looked at the ones listed online at the apple store, i saw that "apple care" is now called "apple care +" and that you have to purchase the ipad first and then make an appointment at the genius bar at the apple store to purchase your "apple care +."

i have found regular "apple care" for ipad 2 for sale from a third party (amazon.com) for a great price. after asking him, i was informed by the seller that apple WOULD honor the regular "apple care" for my purchase (i am basically wondering if "apple care +" is the only plan they will honor now or will they still honor the regular "apple care?" also, what's the difference between the two?).

i would really appreciate any assistance with these questions.

thanks so much,
kristina

Hi Kristina

There are a few threads on this already - you may be interested in this one: http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/65762-applecare-worth.html

Or search "apple care" in the search section up the top left of the screen.

(welcome to the forums by the way!)