In a memo to employees, Weather Channel president Dave Shull said the network will refocus its morning coverage on weatherâand move Sam Champion away from the networkâs AMHQ to a new role in prime time. Champion left a high-profile job at Good Morning America in late 2013 for the Weather Channel. The exact number of layoffs was not announced, but they include positions in HR, Finance, and Communications. Previously, the network announced an end to New York production of Al Rokerâs Wake Up With Al.
The AppleCare+ plan, in contrast, costs $129 up front for benefits such as 24/7 chat or phone tech support, along with reduced pricing for up to two accidental damage repairs such as a shattered screen, which costs $29. Without an AppleCare+ plan, the price for a cracked screen is $129-$149 through Apple.
3. DIY repair. As with any project, you can save money on your tablet repair if you are willing to do the work yourself. My husband and I found that the parts necessary to pry off and then replace the cracked screen cost us about $80 total from Amazon. There are many YouTube videos that detail how to go about fixing broken tablets, and the website www.ifixit.com is an excellent resource for DIY gadget and machine repair.