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jrv3034
Oct 13, 2003, 01:49 PM
Just curious... If I buy a refurbished Power Mac from the Apple store online in the next few weeks, would it qualify for the Panther upgrade for $19.95? Or am I stuck with whatever OS it comes with?

Thanks!


MacBandit
Oct 13, 2003, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by jrv3034
Just curious... If I buy a refurbished Power Mac from the Apple store online in the next few weeks, would it qualify for the Panther upgrade for $19.95? Or am I stuck with whatever OS it comes with?

Thanks!

Well when I talked with Apple about this exact same subject last week no one there really knew if it did or not. I should be able to let you know for sure tomorrow though when my refurb PowerMac shows up and I have the full S/N to enter into the up-to-date program application box.
djtet
Oct 13, 2003, 04:17 PM
I ordered a ref powermac from apple on 9/23 and I couldn't receive the update...however if you order after 10/8 maybe you will?!?!?
MacBandit
Oct 13, 2003, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by djtet
I ordered a ref powermac from apple on 9/23 and I couldn't receive the update...however if you order after 10/8 maybe you will?!?!?

I ordered mine on Friday. It will be here tomorrow. As soon as I have the full S/N I will let everyone know.
robeen
Oct 13, 2003, 04:23 PM
I thought in the announcemnt from apple they said all new macs...I would be surprisedif refurb was considered new...

http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/

note it says "qualifying new" - then there is a list...

hope i am wrong for you guys' sakes.

rob
scat999999
Oct 14, 2003, 02:46 PM
I spoke to Apple this morning about this very issue, as I'm contemplating a refurbished unit. After putting me on hold while he went to check, they told me that the $19.95 upgrade would apply to all units purchased after 10/8, including reburshed ones.



Originally posted by jrv3034
Just curious... If I buy a refurbished Power Mac from the Apple store online in the next few weeks, would it qualify for the Panther upgrade for $19.95? Or am I stuck with whatever OS it comes with?

Thanks!
MacBandit
Oct 14, 2003, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by scat999999
I spoke to Apple this morning about this very issue, as I'm contemplating a refurbished unit. After putting me on hold while he went to check, they told me that the $19.95 upgrade would apply to all units purchased after 10/8, including reburshed ones.

Well that's good because when I talked to them they didn't have a clue. Maybe my call caused a stir and they took the time to figure out what to do. I'll let you know for absolutely sure when I get my computer today and try to get my discounted 10.3.
MacBandit
Oct 22, 2003, 02:59 AM
As you all know I just recently purchased a refurb PowerMac. When I called they couldn't process the up-to-date order because the serial number wouldn't process. They told me to fill out one of the forms and send it in. So I did and they accepted it and my order has been placed.

So yes, refurb Macs do count.
jrv3034
Oct 22, 2003, 09:03 AM
Excellent! Thanks, MacBandit. I'm still not quite sure if I'll be getting a Refurb, but this definitely helps with my decision.
lewdvig
Oct 27, 2003, 06:05 PM
I returned my 17" iMac bought on the 15th because they could not give me a firm answer. Oh well.
MacBandit
Oct 27, 2003, 06:31 PM
Originally posted by lewdvig
I returned my 17" iMac bought on the 15th because they could not give me a firm answer. Oh well.

That's too bad. I called again today and they said it went out USPS last Friday.