Buy a Mac Now, Get iLife '09 for $9.95 (Up-to-Date Program)

[MacRumors]

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Apple has posted details (http://www.apple.com/ilife/uptodate/) about it's iLife '09 Up-to-date program which allows those purchasing qualifying Mac computers to get the iLife '09 upgrade for a nominal fee ($9.95).Customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac computer or an Apple Certified Refurbished computer on or after January 6, 2009, that does not include iLife ’09 can upgrade to iLife ’09 for US$9.95 plus tax.*

The program ends on March 28, 2009. Your order must be postmarked or faxed by April 3, 2009, and received by April 10, 2009, so order your upgrade now.This program allows customers to continue buying new Macs now even though iLife '09 as not started shipping.


Article Link: Buy a Mac Now, Get iLife '09 for $9.95 (Up-to-Date Program) (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/13/buy-a-mac-now-get-ilife-09-for-9-95-up-to-date-program/)

[kenzbud]

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I could understand for people who bought a new Mac before the annoucement, but I think it should be a free upgrade for anybody who is buying between MacWorld & when iLife 09 ships. Just my two cents.

[SFStateStudent]

That's good to hear, since my MBP MB134LL/A is on the list...:cool:

Just wish they could take care of the form at Cal's Scholar's Workstation v. faxing it into Apple...

[g-7]

US and Canada only. Yeah. :(

[sgntscrawn]

I gather the fee would be to cover mail costs. Which is weird, considering it apparently costs Apple $17 to post a CD in Australia, which it would actually cost them about $8 (AUD)... that's $9 worth of handling! :D

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I could understand for people who bought a new Mac before the annoucement, but I think it should be a free upgrade for anybody who is buying between MacWorld & when iLife 09 ships. Just my two cents.

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

[drs.a]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

I bought it a little earlier, right after the announcement because I really needed it soon. I'm pissed they don't allow for those customers to get a 10$ upgrade and like others already said, give it away for free on new machines.

Katie Cotton ought to know that this is NOT how you do good PR :mad:

[mondesi43]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

No matter what the cut off date is someone bought it just before that = always someone to complain.

You never win in technology pricing. There's always something faster, if not cheaper, right around the corner.

[guzhogi]

I gather the fee would be to cover mail costs. Which is weird, considering it apparently costs Apple $17 to post a CD in Australia, which it would actually cost them about $8 (AUD)... that's $9 worth of handling! :D

Are you really surprised? This IS Apple we're talking about. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't some "up-to-date" things from Apple in the past free?

[neonuke]

Sort of reading between the lines a bit, but does that mean new iMacs and/or minis around late March when this program finishes and all macs ship with iLife '09? :confused:

[jayducharme]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

Me too. :( I bought my MacPro a week before Christmas. Any chance Apple would have mercy on us impulsive customers?

[Yvan256]

Sort of reading between the lines a bit, but does that mean new iMacs and/or minis around late March when this program finishes and all macs ship with iLife '09? :confused:

iLife '09 is supposed to be shipping at the end of this month. However, the late march date could very well be for resellers who will be stuck with computers which only have iLife '08 installed. This gives them time to sell the Macs they have in stock.

Or, as you say, it could mean we have to wait until the end of march for new Mac minis. Which is still better news than "no more Mac minis, get a MacBook or iMac". :eek:

[jcook793]

Now if they included an upgrade to Snow Leopard I might be tempted...

[Sky Blue]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

You bought it two weeks before it was even announced. 5 minutes of googling would've told you MacWorld was coming up.

[twoodcc]

$10 isn't so terrible, but i really think it should be free. i mean, they say "it comes free with every new mac"

[Willis]

US and Canada only. Yeah. :(

http://www.apple.com/pl/ilife/uptodate/

Here you go

[Le Big Mac]

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I could understand for people who bought a new Mac before the annoucement, but I think it should be a free upgrade for anybody who is buying between MacWorld & when iLife 09 ships. Just my two cents.

I agree. I understand mailing costs and so forth, but if they're promising it it should not cost extra.

One other amendment is I suppose for Macs purchased now it's one thing, but certainly after iLife is actually released it should be free, because at that point it's just luck of the draw whether it's preinstalled.

[Le Big Mac]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

The correct word is "screwed". :D

[kornyboy]

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I could understand for people who bought a new Mac before the annoucement, but I think it should be a free upgrade for anybody who is buying between MacWorld & when iLife 09 ships. Just my two cents.

I can agree with that.

[Bigsam411]

I agree. I understand mailing costs and so forth, but if they're promising it it should not cost extra.

One other amendment is I suppose for Macs purchased now it's one thing, but certainly after iLife is actually released it should be free, because at that point it's just luck of the draw whether it's preinstalled.

Once iLife 09 comes out all Apple resellers (at least Apple Stores and Best Buy) will get what called a flat pack of iLife and a bunch of Apple approved seals. Someone from Apple will then come in and open up every computer box and insert the iLife disk in it and reseal it. Problem is that Apple wont send more than a certain amount and if there are already computers in transit or if someone bought a computer before the flat pack arrived then those machines would get stuck without iLife 09 (at least at best buy that happened with iLife 08). If the machine ends up without iLife 09 we usually just throw in a retail copy for the customer as its supposed to be part of the package

[blindzero]

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Apple has posted details (http://www.apple.com/ilife/uptodate/) about it's iLife '09 Up-to-date program which allows those purchasing qualifying Mac computers to get the iLife '09 upgrade for a nominal fee ($9.95).This program allows customers to continue buying new Macs now even though iLife '09 as not started shipping.


Article Link: Buy a Mac Now, Get iLife '09 for $9.95 (Up-to-Date Program) (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/01/13/buy-a-mac-now-get-ilife-09-for-9-95-up-to-date-program/)

That's a rip. Should be FREE after they announced it. 9.95 for those that bought 60 days ago maybe...They are dropping 2000 bucks on a machine, give it to them. This years upgrade is minimal anyways.

Man I remember back in the day when Apple was great about their Up to Date program like Final Cut and such. It encouraged people to buy ahead of time.

[iTzChasE]

That sucks... It should be like the iphone rebate. Since they dropped the price right after and really pissed everybody off. It should be like $20(I'd pay 20, 30 for it, but not 80) for people who have just recently bought a new mac.

LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess this is just another way for Apple to make EVEN more MONEY. iLife08 was total Bull **** any ways... Give me 09 to make up for it.

[Le Big Mac]

Once iLife 09 comes out all Apple resellers (at least Apple Stores and Best Buy) will get what called a flat pack of iLife and a bunch of Apple approved seals. Someone from Apple will then come in and open up every computer box and insert the iLife disk in it and reseal it. Problem is that Apple wont send more than a certain amount and if there are already computers in transit or if someone bought a computer before the flat pack arrived then those machines would get stuck without iLife 09 (at least at best buy that happened with iLife 08). If the machine ends up without iLife 09 we usually just throw in a retail copy for the customer as its supposed to be part of the package

Didn't realize that happened. That's a fair and reasonable approach. No one buying a new mac after iLife is released should have to pay . . . before that? Not so concerned.

[studiomusic]

Sarbanes Oxley tax!;)

[rosh325]

Just an FYI, last year when they had this program for ilife '08, a bunch of people who were technically not within the upgrade window were nonetheless able to qualify for this deal. It couldn't hurt to plug in your serial number.

Also, I do recall a bunch of users calling Apple directly to plead their case and with the right CR, they were able to get their software for either $9.99 or for free.

Good luck

[chromatronic]

what about japan ? does someone know if they do it in japan too ? because we bought a macbook unibody yesterday and then.... what ^_^,
i saw that offer on the apple website .com but then today i discovered that it was not on the japanese website...

[cosmokanga2]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

If only my brother would have bought his computer 3 hours later. :mad:

[chromatronic]

ah i found...
http://www.apple.com/jp/ilife/uptodate/

sorry for the trouble ^_^

[Nick.]

I just typed in my MacBooks serial number and put that I purchased it on the 7th (I actually purchased it 1'st December'ish) and location of purchase and it's added the upgrade to my cart... am I ok to just go ahead and order it? Don't wanna get busted or nothing :D I'm 15 btw.

[blindzero]

I don't understand why there isn't an "upgrade" price on this software to begin with. I know they call the $80 an "upgrade", but paying $80 a year for such incremental steps is too high.

I'd get every year of iLife if it was 40 bucks.

[skythefly13]

Or you could just wait 1-2 weeks and buy one with it pre-installed and skip the hassle?

[zcor]

I just typed in my MacBooks serial number and put that I purchased it on the 7th (I actually purchased it 1'st December'ish) and location of purchase and it's added the upgrade to my cart... am I ok to just go ahead and order it? Don't wanna get busted or nothing :D I'm 15 btw.

Yeah they just let you order it anyway... I tried it too. What's up with that?

[Nick.]

Yeah they just let you order it anyway... I tried it too. What's up with that?
I don't know should I go ahead with it?

[Maxington]

a good way to keep users interested. Thanks Apple for thowing customers a bone.

[Outrigger]

Maybe someone could enlighten me on purchasing of the qualifying macbook/pro. I bought one after Jan 6th, but from Ebay, would that still qualify me for the update or does it have to be from either Apple or an authorized reseller like Macmall?

[Nick.]

Maybe someone could enlighten me on purchasing of the qualifying macbook/pro. I bought one after Jan 6th, but from Ebay, would that still qualify me for the update or does it have to be from either Apple or an authorized reseller like Macmall?

It has to be from Apple or an authorised retailer. But I just entered that I bought mine on 7th Jan when I bought it on 1st Dec really and it's let me go ahead with it.

[StevieB]

When I spoke with an Apple on-line specialist, she said the iLife '09 update would be down-loadable so unless she was incorrect, the $10 would not be to cover postage.

[alchemistmuffin]

If only my brother would have bought his computer 3 hours later. :mad:

You're brother's computer DOES qualify for the up to date program. ANY computer bought on day of Macworld Keynote qualifys for the up to date program.

Also, up to date is actually free. the fee is to cover the shipping and handling.

I bought mine during Summer this year, and at the same time, I also bought iWork 08, not knowing that in few months it was obsolete. But I got the full iWork 09 at my college bookstore for only $59, and this will be the same price for iLife 09.

[athicks07]

I bought my MacBook on the 5th of Jan...:o

[sjc83]

I just typed in my MacBooks serial number and put that I purchased it on the 7th (I actually purchased it 1'st December'ish) and location of purchase and it's added the upgrade to my cart... am I ok to just go ahead and order it? Don't wanna get busted or nothing :D I'm 15 btw.

I did the same thing we'll see.

[jonathanmc07]

I bought my MacBook on the 5th of Jan...:o

same here... definitely sucks..

[sjc83]

same here... definitely sucks..

you can get the upgrade still....read the thread!

[Mullva]

Purchased my new MacBook Pro on Black Friday......I mean 1/6/08.

Order went through and is showing a ship date of 2/2/09.

[jonathanmc07]

I just typed in my MacBooks serial number and put that I purchased it on the 7th (I actually purchased it 1'st December'ish) and location of purchase and it's added the upgrade to my cart... am I ok to just go ahead and order it? Don't wanna get busted or nothing :D I'm 15 btw.

it also somewhere on that page says you have to provide a copy of the reciept? how are you getting around thaT?

[TooSixy]

Would you guys please stop ordering with fake order dates so Apple won't audit my order? :D

[TooSixy]

it also somewhere on that page says you have to provide a copy of the reciept? how are you getting around thaT?
You won't need a receipt if your had bought your Mac from Apple online store.

[queshy]

Why not free? Macs bought on/after keynote day are entitled to it.

[Yanwoo]

Hmpf...is not recognizing my serial number. Fax it is...

BTW, it's only $10 - is it really worth the time to call and try and haggle and get it for free? I'm all for fighting on principal, but there's a time to fight and a time to accept :D

[Nick.]

You won't need a receipt if your had bought your Mac from Apple online store.
I logged in on a different account to which my MacBook order invoice was on. I placed the order on my Dad's account, I attempted to redeem the $10 upgrade on my account, it let me order it, and I had a shipping date of 2 Feb. I cancelled it however.
it also somewhere on that page says you have to provide a copy of the reciept? how are you getting around thaT?
Well, it says that if you do it by post or fax, not by web. This is what I don't understand, I hadn't placed the order for my MacBook on the account with which I redeemed the upgrade. I'm not sure if they would check it up or not because I got a shipping date and all that. I cancelled my order though.

[Lou Cipher]

They should make the iLife 09 update free retroactive back 30 days rather than charge a "nominal" fee.

It's the principal that you are being taken care of and not being nickel and dimed.

The update is a download and is not a mailing.

As a potential customer, I am not impressed.

[Chupa Chupa]

They should make the iLife 09 update free retroactive back 30 days rather than charge a "nominal" fee.

It's the principal that you are being taken care of and not being nickel and dimed.

The update is a download and is not a mailing.

As a potential customer, I am not impressed.


1) Media, packaging, and postage cost $. Apple is giving recent buyers the iLife content for free. Why should Apple also bear the cost of shipping and handling? Honestly, they don't have to even offer a program like this. Can the entitled attitude.

2) It was no secret iLife 09 was going to be announced a MW. If it was that huge of a deal breaker for one to save $10 he/she should have waited a month.

3) Apple has offered this same program since iLife 2.0 so the "fee" should come as a shocker to no one... except maybe a nube.

4) iLife '09 is too large to put on line. It's a few GBs! That would cost Apple a bundle in bandwidth and server costs.

5) And this is the most important thing so pay attention: if $10 is the stated barrier to anyone not buying an Mac I'm guessing they have no real plans to buy one anyway. I've been plenty annoyed at some of Apple's true nickle and diming schemes in the past but in the end it hasn't caused me to hold back on a purchase or go to the dark side.

[virus7]

1) Media, packaging, and postage cost $. Apple is giving recent buyers the iLife content for free. Why should Apple also bear the cost of shipping and handling? Honestly, they don't have to even offer a program like this. Can the entitled attitude.

2) It was no secret iLife 09 was going to be announced a MW. If it was that huge of a deal breaker for one to save $10 he/she should have waited a month.

3) Apple has offered this same program since iLife 2.0 so the "fee" should come as a shocker to no one... except maybe a nube.

4) iLife '09 is too large to put on line. It's a few GBs! That would cost Apple a bundle in bandwidth and server costs.

5) And this is the most important thing so pay attention: if $10 is the stated barrier to anyone not buying an Mac I'm guessing they have no real plans to buy one anyway. I've been plenty annoyed at some of Apple's true nickle and diming schemes in the past but in the end it hasn't caused me to hold back on a purchase or go to the dark side.

Thank god finally some reasoning. It's sad that everyone expects everything for free.

I have no problem paying $10, even $20, heck I was planning on dishing out the $80 when it started shipping. Supporting the development efforts of software only makes them better. I'm just thankful that Apple even considered offering the $10 'up-to-date' charge, they didn't have to.

And anyone who didn't wait until the keynote to make your order (unless you had an exceptional reason) should have just showed a little more restraint.

[Notecard]

do a software upgrade and get it for free ha ha !!!

I WISH :p

[Yamcha]

I honestly haven't found ilife or iwork useful at all. I've only used idvd, but have had issues with it, the audio and video are never in sync, and i find that out after its on the dvd =/ i tried a few times, doesn't work for me I guess..

[iWoz]

I qualified my macbook pro last night for the £7.95.

Expected delivery is 4th Feb

Cant complain really, I bought my macbook pro 4 days ago

:D

[ELMI0001]

1) Media, packaging, and postage cost $. Apple is giving recent buyers the iLife content for free. Why should Apple also bear the cost of shipping and handling? Honestly, they don't have to even offer a program like this. Can the entitled attitude.

2) It was no secret iLife 09 was going to be announced a MW. If it was that huge of a deal breaker for one to save $10 he/she should have waited a month.

3) Apple has offered this same program since iLife 2.0 so the "fee" should come as a shocker to no one... except maybe a nube.

4) iLife '09 is too large to put on line. It's a few GBs! That would cost Apple a bundle in bandwidth and server costs.

5) And this is the most important thing so pay attention: if $10 is the stated barrier to anyone not buying an Mac I'm guessing they have no real plans to buy one anyway. I've been plenty annoyed at some of Apple's true nickle and diming schemes in the past but in the end it hasn't caused me to hold back on a purchase or go to the dark side.

Thank you! I could not agree more. I bought my MacBook on Sunday from Best Buy - no one there knew anything about the update (not surprised) so I did not bother to hassle them for a free copy when it comes in or a $10 off coupon of some sort for my MacBook.

I ordered my copy last night - it's shipping on February 5th for $9.95 + tax (no shipping), but as mentioned, the $9.95 covers shipping and handling. I'd rather have a DVD of the software than to download it anyways.

[Kardashian]

... I bought it on December 24th... I feel so ripped off. :mad:

I bought on the 5th.

Now that's feeling a bit ripped off... You're only valid from the 6th onwards.

[rollsroyce442]

I know this is a little different topic but apple currently offers leopard, iLife 09 and iWork bundled with a $40 discount. Will this most likely continue when snow leopard is released? Or should I just buy them now (pre-order) since I have Leopard already and they won't have the bundle later?

[Le Big Mac]

1) Media, packaging, and postage cost $. Apple is giving recent buyers the iLife content for free. Why should Apple also bear the cost of shipping and handling? Honestly, they don't have to even offer a program like this.

That's not entirely true. Once they've announced the program will be released on a certain date, they are in a difficult position to sell computers with the old software. Sure, buyers may not really know, but basically they're selling computers with the older iLife version on it, and that's going to deter people from buying. Could they get away with it? Sure, but it's only going to antagonize customers. It's precisely the reason they don't announce new products in advance of availability.

[Arcadie]

I bought on the 5th.

Now that's feeling a bit ripped off... You're only valid from the 6th onwards.

ouch!

[Lou Cipher]

1) Media, packaging, and postage cost $. Apple is giving recent buyers the iLife content for free. Why should Apple also bear the cost of shipping and handling? Honestly, they don't have to even offer a program like this. Can the entitled attitude.

2) It was no secret iLife 09 was going to be announced a MW. If it was that huge of a deal breaker for one to save $10 he/she should have waited a month.

3) Apple has offered this same program since iLife 2.0 so the "fee" should come as a shocker to no one... except maybe a nube.

4) iLife '09 is too large to put on line. It's a few GBs! That would cost Apple a bundle in bandwidth and server costs.

5) And this is the most important thing so pay attention: if $10 is the stated barrier to anyone not buying an Mac I'm guessing they have no real plans to buy one anyway. I've been plenty annoyed at some of Apple's true nickle and diming schemes in the past but in the end it hasn't caused me to hold back on a purchase or go to the dark side.

Hi Chupa Chupa et al,

OK - my confusion actually came from the 1-800-MY-APPLE hotline. I've called there 3 times and each time I get a different answer. I was told that the Up To Date program is just a download and not a mailing from my the first rep I spoke too. So, from that perspective I felt the download should be free.

And, from that perspective, my experience when dealing with Microsoft was that when they released a new product usually they make the software free retroactive 30 to 60 days and since I was under the impression it was a download as Apple indicated I though it should be the same.

Since I am a "newbie", I expressed my frustrations with the Apple Hotline in that I have received many different answers about this program and what products actually qualified for the update since I bought a refurbished Mac Pro which I subsequently returned only because I was told that if I bought the unit a couple of days later I would get the free update.

I value my dollars and the principal.

As such, Apple understood my point and will give me the free update once I buy the refurbished Mac Pro this week so I am happy about the resolution to this customer service issue.

[HLdan]

I bought on the 5th.

Now that's feeling a bit ripped off... You're only valid from the 6th onwards.

TBH, that's your own damn fault. Macworld was the very next day and if you decided to buy a whole new Macintosh the day before Apple's big show where they announce new products then that's the risk you took, sorry, no sympathy here.

[Turmoil]

sorry folks, nothing is free. If you like the software, buy it. If you don't - do something else with your cash, but don't whine that it should be free. Life ain't like that.

[rth231]

I just typed in my MacBooks serial number and put that I purchased it on the 7th (I actually purchased it 1'st December'ish) and location of purchase and it's added the upgrade to my cart... am I ok to just go ahead and order it? Don't wanna get busted or nothing :D I'm 15 btw.

I want to do the same thing but I have an AppleCare agreement registered to the serial number of my Macbook which would show purchased on December 20th 2008...

Do you have the Applecare? What's the worst that can happen? I don't wanna get busted for fraud... lol

EDIT: Do you think waiting till after Feb 2 shipping date might be smart? Or just try to order now and hope for the best?

[sjc83]

Just order it now.


I want to do the same thing but I have an AppleCare agreement registered to the serial number of my Macbook which would show purchased on December 20th 2008...

Do you have the Applecare? What's the worst that can happen? I don't wanna get busted for fraud... lol

EDIT: Do you think waiting till after Feb 2 shipping date might be smart? Or just try to order now and hope for the best?

[rth231]

Done... ordered.... The serial number doesn't seem to do much, just enter it and it lets you add iLife 09 upgrade to the cart.

My guess it checks if your Macbook is a unibody model, and if it is, no questions asked...

...just dont let apple read this thread.

Makes me wonder if I could have got a few months extra on my Applecare if I hadn't registered it the day I bought my Macbook....

EDIT: FYI Apple charged me $13.00 + tax in Canada... I guess its about right given the current exchange rates, but why advertize 9.95 USD on the Canadian website?

Also, it shows me Ships: 30 Jan Delivers: 6 Feb

[sjc83]

No, you have 1 year through apple apple care is 2 more years so three total.

[rth231]

No, you have 1 year through apple apple care is 2 more years so three total.
I know but when I registered AppleCare it asked for the date of purchase, I activated it the same day I bought the Macbook. if I waited till today, maybe I could have got three years from today's date...

Anyhow, I'm not out to scam Apple, but I still feel they should give you the upgrade price if you bought it before the 6th.

And for those that say if you make the date December 14th, those who bought it the 13th will complain, how about something like:

Bought 08 in December: 9.95
November: 14.95
October: 19.95
September: 24.95
All the way up to the retail price. Fair no?

[Lou Cipher]

TBH, that's your own damn fault. Macworld was the very next day and if you decided to buy a whole new Macintosh the day before Apple's big show where they announce new products then that's the risk you took, sorry, no sympathy here.

Well, I disagree so if I were you Kardashian I would not listen to this defeatist advice.

My advice to you is to call the 1-800-MY-APPLE hotline and ask to speak to a Supervisor and ask for some relief.

Like I said, Microsoft usually offers at least 30 days retroactive free upgrades for Office and Windows and tell them as a customer you expect the same.

You bought your computer thinking that Apple would have good customer service for the extra price you pay for your equipment just like any other business that charges higher prices.

Your dollars are hard earned and even though the typical Mac customer is not price sensitive, as Apple gains more market share then more customers will be in the price sensitive camp and will ask for leniency of attitude.

[NathanA]

I know this is a little different topic but apple currently offers leopard, iLife 09 and iWork bundled with a $40 discount.

Actually, it's not a $40 discount, it's a whopping 40% discount. And this is a really good deal. (Making it $118 off for regular, and $168 off for Family Pack.)

For either the regular or family pack (5 license) version, you can think of this as buying Leopard at list and getting iLife and iWork '09 for $15/ea. Or, alternatively, you can think of it as buying iLife and iWork '09 at list price and getting an extra Leopard license for $10. :)

Either way, it's a heckuva deal.

It's unknown whether this bundle will continue when Snow Leopard comes out.

-- Nathan

[evan324]

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I could understand for people who bought a new Mac before the annoucement, but I think it should be a free upgrade for anybody who is buying between MacWorld & when iLife 09 ships. Just my two cents.

Yeah, I bought my macbook pro the day after macworld just because I wasn't sure if they'd do anything to them. I'd rather spend $10 then $80 though.. so it's alright with me, even though a free update would be the best.

I still have to wait till February 2nd for it to ship though :(

[alphaod]

if I waited till today, maybe I could have got three years from today's date...


You waited for today, you might up with no AppleCare.

[kaybeee]

And my goodluck continues.

first apple replaced my early 08 MBP with a unibody, the 2.5 ghz, 4 gig version instead of the base model i had.

I just ordered this and it came out to be 14.56 CAD.

Thanks

[rth231]

And my goodluck continues.

first apple replaced my early 08 MBP with a unibody, the 2.5 ghz, 4 gig version instead of the base model i had.

I just ordered this and it came out to be 14.56 CAD.

Thanks

Wow! What was wrong with your first Macbook that made them switch it?

[kaybeee]

Wow! What was wrong with your first Macbook that made them switch it?

I had banding on the lcd screen. I took it in and they could not fix the problem, even after replacing the screen and the logic board.

[ayeplussjr]

I've had nothing but problems trying to qualify my iMac online. I purchased my iMac on the 7th and the up-to-date site keeps telling me to correct the date of purchase field. I guess I may have to just fax it in.

[kaybeee]

O, by the way.

Mine ships on Jan 30, and arrives Feb 6

[raf66]

Leave it to me to purchase my iMac on January 2, four days short of the deadline. That's ok, iLife '08 is great.

[whatthe]

I've had nothing but problems trying to qualify my iMac online. I purchased my iMac on the 7th and the up-to-date site keeps telling me to correct the date of purchase field. I guess I may have to just fax it in.

Same problem, so I put in today's date and BINGO !

[zcor]

Same problem, so I put in today's date and BINGO !

Same here. Unless they really thouroughly verify the serial numbers anyone can have access to the promotion.

EDIT: I find it hard to believe they would allow you to place the order, receive payment, and only then check the serial numbers. My guess is either they don't care or there's a loophole in the form and it's not correctly checking the serial numbers.

[rth231]

I find it hard to believe they would allow you to place the order, receive payment, and only then check the serial numbers. My guess is either they don't care or there's a loophole in the form and it's not correctly checking the serial numbers.

They probably don't care... Apparently (from what I've read) iWork 09 is shipping without the need of a serial number... So you could lend the disc to 100 friends to install.

And plus, they give away iLife with every Mac. How many copies do you think Apple really sells for full price? Maybe a couple people buy it, but most won't. Sure they're are new features... but $79 worth?

Look at the math... Would you rather charge $10 and have say 1 in 2 people upgrade (100 people = 500$), or have only 1 in 20 people upgrade at $70 ($350)? Less money and more unhappy customers...

The loophole is on purpose...

[rth231]

I've had nothing but problems trying to qualify my iMac online. I purchased my iMac on the 7th and the up-to-date site keeps telling me to correct the date of purchase field. I guess I may have to just fax it in.

Did you buy an older, discontinued model from a retailer like BestBuy? My friend bought a Black Macbook (from Best Buy) for a significant discount (old model) and Apple needed him to manually send in the AppleCare and iLife even though he purchased it on the 8th of January.

If not, you shouldn't really have a problem... I bought the unibody Macbook in early December (and even registered AppleCare with purchase date in early December).... I entered my serial number and it let me purchase iLife 09 for $10

[ayeplussjr]

Did you buy an older, discontinued model from a retailer like BestBuy? My friend bought a Black Macbook (from Best Buy) for a significant discount (old model) and Apple needed him to manually send in the AppleCare and iLife even though he purchased it on the 8th of January.

No...I bought it straight from the Apple Store. How can you tell if you have an older/discountinued model?

I just faxed over my info to Apple yesterday, but I still can't see the status. Do you guys know how long before I should be able to see the status of my order?

[rth231]

No...I bought it straight from the Apple Store. How can you tell if you have an older/discountinued model?
I just realized you were talking about an iMac... They haven't seen refreshes since Mid 2007... You have the current model...

That said, Apple keeps note of the serial numbers, and they approximate when they would be bought in their system... It could be they happened to ship you an iMac that was on the shelf for a year (but still new) so the date in their system is skewed and that's why the iWork upgrade didn't work...

Just hypothesizing though...

[Kardashian]

Well, I disagree so if I were you Kardashian I would not listen to this defeatist advice.

My advice to you is to call the 1-800-MY-APPLE hotline and ask to speak to a Supervisor and ask for some relief.

Like I said, Microsoft usually offers at least 30 days retroactive free upgrades for Office and Windows and tell them as a customer you expect the same.

You bought your computer thinking that Apple would have good customer service for the extra price you pay for your equipment just like any other business that charges higher prices.

Your dollars are hard earned and even though the typical Mac customer is not price sensitive, as Apple gains more market share then more customers will be in the price sensitive camp and will ask for leniency of attitude.
My MBP had to go back as faulty anyway - so my new receipt says the 13th.

Just ordered my new iLife '09 through the Up-to-Date program tonight, that's saved me quite a few £££'s.

:)

[Kardashian]

TBH, that's your own damn fault. Macworld was the very next day and if you decided to buy a whole new Macintosh the day before Apple's big show where they announce new products then that's the risk you took, sorry, no sympathy here.

Ummm, to be honest, I wasn't looking for your sympathy.

Thanks for clearing that up though, Judge.

[Jjpeacha]

Had the same problem trying to qualify my mbp, but like someone else said - set the date to the present date (or after!) and your qualified. I don't have any worries about if they check my serial because I brought mine on the 6th (after some problems with the first 2 that seemed perfect!)

Jj

[garylapointe]

I know this is a little different topic but apple currently offers leopard, iLife 09 and iWork bundled with a $40 discount. Will this most likely continue when snow leopard is released?

I doubt it. Leopard is necessary to run with one (or both) of the '09 products, that's part of why they are doing it that way.

And isn't it a $118 discount ($79+$79+$129 for only $169)? (Looks to be about $89 off for education)

The people who really wanted leopard bought it ages ago, so they're really just making a few bucks off of the stragglers (IMHO) on Leopard by selling them the other two products. Getting everyone with the more up-to-date OS and possibly selling a few more iWorks and getting people hooked on it (or maybe selling a few more iLife's than they would have for people who only wanted iWork).

I would have only purchased iLife but this deal is making me think about it (I've got an old machine with an older OS).

Gary

[Norco]

Does anybody know how these disks work? Like are you required to already have ilife '08 installed? I'm just curious if anybody knows how it was with ilife '08 up-to-date program.

[Peace]

Does anybody know how these disks work? Like are you required to already have ilife '08 installed? I'm just curious if anybody knows how it was with ilife '08 up-to-date program.

There really isn't a true "update" to the iLife suites. It's just a new version. A previous version isn't required when you get iLife 09'. Even if it's in an "up to date" program.

[SFStateStudent]

+1 ^^^ I had the same question and the Apple Store Genius had to explain it to me at least two times...:o

[fartheststar]

Bought 08 in December: 9.95
November: 14.95
October: 19.95
September: 24.95
All the way up to the retail price. Fair no?

No.
$9.95 is reasonable, for a product that's not even released yet.
Anything before the announcement - buyer beware, including those folks who bought it on the 5th... what were you thinking?
I'm glad that they're doing this at all.

What if you bought a car just before the financial crisis, and saw the price drop by 10k - or a 'get a free car' promotion came in - would you want half a free car because you bought it the day before they announced the deal? Or a quarter free car if you bought a month earlier?

Do you take your DVD's back to the store a month later when it's not new and it goes on sale, and you've watched it 3 times?

Apple's doing the right thing.

[mensrea]

I bought on 01/02/09 and was told by a 'genius' that I would be allowed to upgrade. We'll see. BTW what I was thinking was that I needed my computer.

Stealth product releases are great and all, but if caveat emptor is the policy *and* you don't give people a heads up *and* you charge a 15% restocking fee for even timely returns... then well, you can take your self-righteous "it's your own fault for not waiting until after the [now-obsolete] cult meeting" BS and shove it.

Now, that being said I knew MW was coming and didn't care. I fully expect to get my upgrade. But, I am a lawyer. I can be very persuasive. My 160gb iPod Classic just died during the switch-over from pc to mac [hard drive gave out]. I got it from my wife for last X-mas. You know when I got the Mac, do the math. Yeah, no warranty. That means $180.00 to replace. I was having NONE of it. Nor did I. Replaced. Free.

Don't stop at the first 'no' you get.

[croy]

I just bought a iMac last night & it cannot validate my serial number when I try to get iLife 09

[sjc83]

I just bought a iMac last night & it cannot validate my serial number when I try to get iLife 09

call...

[kgeier82]

I bought on 01/02/09 and was told by a 'genius' that I would be allowed to upgrade. We'll see. BTW what I was thinking was that I needed my computer.

Stealth product releases are great and all, but if caveat emptor is the policy *and* you don't give people a heads up *and* you charge a 15% restocking fee for even timely returns... then well, you can take your self-righteous "it's your own fault for not waiting until after the [now-obsolete] cult meeting" BS and shove it.

Now, that being said I knew MW was coming and didn't care. I fully expect to get my upgrade. But, I am a lawyer. I can be very persuasive. My 160gb iPod Classic just died during the switch-over from pc to mac [hard drive gave out]. I got it from my wife for last X-mas. You know when I got the Mac, do the math. Yeah, no warranty. That means $180.00 to replace. I was having NONE of it. Nor did I. Replaced. Free.

Don't stop at the first 'no' you get.

If you knew it was coming and didnt care, how can you now say you care?

I agree not to stop at "no", it is always worth asking for. And it is your OWN fault for not waiting. You cant wait 3 days for something that is probably coming out, who are you gonna blame, apple?

ill pay the $9.95 once I look at the app and see if its really worth the update. Which it probably ISNT. And ilife apps usually get an update in January each year. I dont see what the big stink is though. 08 is just as good.

[phinsup]

bought the wife's air the day before xmas, put the serial number in and todays date it it let me order it. I dunno we'll see what's up. I tried my macbook pro serial with todays date and it wouldn't go through so they have some way of running the serial number, it just doesn't work too well LOL

That said no matter when they made the cutoff someone would be ticked off, so I figure that's the way it goes. HOWEVER, since iLife ships free with every system $79.00 seems like a rip, with iWork I can definitely see it.

[Wanyal]

Personally, i'm glad that Apple are offering me this whether it's free or not. I'm so relieved that i wont have to pay full price.

[iTzChasE]

It should be free or $10 for people who bought New macs like the Unibody, shtz.

[SchneiderMan]

got ilife09 for $10 and i got my unibody mbp on october..

[Rangers4me]

got ilife09 for $10 and i got my unibody mbp on october..


How did you do this? I got mine in mid-December, just called Apple and they said no-go.

[zcor]

How did you do this? I got mine in mid-December, just called Apple and they said no-go.

Instead of calling Apple you should just go ahead and order it.

I got my MBP in Jan 4th and my copy of iLife 09 just came in the mail.

[rth231]

How did you do this? I got mine in mid-December, just called Apple and they said no-go.

Never mind what Apple told you, go to the link below, enter your serial number and put purchase date Jan 7th 2009. Then it will take you to the product page where you can add to cart and buy... It worked for me and I bought my Macbook December 7th.... I even had an Applecare registered to the serial number saying purchase date December 7th, and it still let me...

USA - http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?partNumber=MB975Z/A

CANADA - http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore?partNumber=MB975Z/A


my copy of iLife 09 just came in the mail.
Is the upgrade version the same as a retail copy (packaging, ...) ?

[zcor]

Never mind what Apple told you, go to the link below, enter your serial number and put purchase date Jan 7th 2009. Then it will take you to the product page where you can add to cart and buy... It worked for me and I bought my Macbook December 7th.... I even had an Applecare registered to the serial number saying purchase date December 7th, and it still let me...

USA - http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?partNumber=MB975Z/A

CANADA - http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore?partNumber=MB975Z/A



Is the upgrade version the same as a retail copy (packaging, ...) ?

No it's simply a DVD in a paper sleeve, and a little leaflet with some instructions.

[rth231]

No it's simply a DVD in a paper sleeve, and a little leaflet with some instructions.
Aww... I was looking forward to more Apple stickers.

[Andyee85]

I just purchased my copy. The only issue I had was with the date of purchase. On the receipt it shows the 6th of january! (the day of the cutoff) BUT in reality it goes by the date your credit card was processed. So I had to check every number until i finally qualified on the 12th. :D

[SOLLERBOY]

I am considering doing this as my macbook was bought on 23rd december so It would possibly work. I am just concerned as to wether I would be able to register a applecare policy with a different date after I say it was purchased on the 7th?

[Luis Ortega]

Now that the retail product is shipping, I would expect to see it as part of the bundled applications on any new Mac, but the apple store is still listing the 08 version with their computers.
Thus is completely unacceptable. ilife 09 should now come as standard with all new macs. This crap of paying 10 dollars or whatever is really cheap.

In fact, they seem to be getting cheaper about what they include all the time.
When I bought my MBP in 2007, it came with a remote control included. they did away with that a while ago. They took away firewire ports, too.
I wouldn't be buying a new MB or MBP these days.

I would encourage anyone buying a new mac after ilife 09 has shipped that they refuse to buy unless the latest ilife version is included as part of the package.

[pdjudd]

Now that the retail product is shipping, I would expect to see it as part of the bundled applications on any new Mac, but the apple store is still listing the 08 version with their computers.
Thus is completely unacceptable. ilife 09 should now come as standard with all new macs. This crap of paying 10 dollars or whatever is really cheap.

Don't worry, If the current stock does not have 09 pre installed, you will get the up to date disc included, if not, the store should give you one for free. Simply because their listing records doesn't list the new versions yet is irrelevant. The up-to-date cost was to cover purchasers between MacWord (where it was anounced) and on Tuesday when it was released formally.

[rth231]

I am considering doing this as my macbook was bought on 23rd december so It would possibly work. I am just concerned as to wether I would be able to register a applecare policy with a different date after I say it was purchased on the 7th?

You shouldn't have a problem... This isn't CSI:Cupertino... The serial number just checks that you have a mac that was recently purchased.... Like I said before, I registered my AppleCare saying I bought my Mac on December 14, then 3 weeks later, I bought iLife and entered a purchase date of Jan 7th, and it let me buy it... There not doing intensive background checks and cross referencing information...

And besides... If they let you, you would want to register the AppleCare with a purchase date of January 7th... Longer warranty...

[Mullva]

Purchased new MacBook Pro - Black Friday
Ordered new iLife update - January 7th (used 1-7-09 as purchase date)
The update Arrived - Today

[1herm4matrix]

just tried to order mine but would not accept date. i was told i would have to mail or fax the pdf form.

[Nick.]

And besides... If they let you, you would want to register the AppleCare with a purchase date of January 7th... Longer warranty...

Why would you get longer warranty? A lot of people say this and it's due to a lack of common sense. The warranty adds 2 years onto your original one year. Registering your AppleCare on the very last day of you standard manufacturers warranty would give you the same period of time it would if you registered it the day you bought your Mac. It doesn't give you three years from the date registered, it adds two years to the original one.

[superscientific]

I bought my Unibody Macbook Pro in November. When it asks you for the date purchased just keep messing with the dates. It did not take mine in January, but when I entered Feb 1st, it worked!
Just thought I would let you guys know...mine has already shipped and will be here in a few days! Good luck.

[rth231]

Why would you get longer warranty? A lot of people say this and it's due to a lack of common sense. The warranty adds 2 years onto your original one year. Registering your AppleCare on the very last day of you standard manufacturers warranty would give you the same period of time it would if you registered it the day you bought your Mac. It doesn't give you three years from the date registered, it adds two years to the original one.
Yes... I know it adds two years to the original warranty regardless of when you register it...
But if the "purchase date" is October 6th, 2008 it would be three years from then... if Apple says your purchase date is January 7th, 2009, you get three years from that date...

When you register Applecare it asks for date of purchase... Apple knows the date roughly, but not the exact date... I know people that have bought their Macs in October, and they put purchase date November 16 when registering AppleCare and it lets, so they get three years from that date... Obviously this won't work if you're trying to register an iBook/Powerbook with purchase date Jan 2009...

[Nick.]

Yes... I know it adds two years to the original warranty regardless of when you register it...
But if the "purchase date" is October 6th, 2008 it would be three years from then... if Apple says your purchase date is January 7th, 2009, you get three years from that date...

When you register Applecare it asks for date of purchase... Apple knows the date roughly, but not the exact date... I know people that have bought their Macs in October, and they put purchase date November 16 when registering AppleCare and it lets, so they get three years from that date... Obviously this won't work if you're trying to register an iBook/Powerbook with purchase date Jan 2009...
Oh ok, my bad. Sorry for the mid-understanding :)

[phinsup]

Got my ilife dvd today!

[kaybeee]

received it yesterday :D

[danny_w]

I ordered a refurb iMac on Monday, and since I was curious, I went to the up-to-date page. The system apparently knew about my order because it let me place an order without filling in anything but my Apple ID. Both the iMac and iLife '09 should be here next week.

UPDATE: I got the up-to-date disc as well as the iMac. When I opened the iMac I found that it already had a drop-in disc of iLife '09, so now I've got 2 copies. Oh well.

[tucker101uk]

What about us in the UK?

I got my new MB the other day (about a week ago) and just realised that it came with iLife 08... Apparently this $10 update doesnt apply to us and we have to pay full price? Whats that all about???

[Nick.]

What about us in the UK?

I got my new MB the other day (about a week ago) and just realised that it came with iLife 08... Apparently this $10 update doesnt apply to us and we have to pay full price? Whats that all about???

no we get it for £7.95. it's on the website.

[tivoboy]

Well, I just did it, ordered on the 2nd, received on the 8th, but put in the 7th, and my S# and it went through.

[klack]

Bought my MacBook from the Milton Keynes Apple Store yesterday and the iLife '09 disc was inside the box (underneath the MacBook).

[tucker101uk]

no we get it for £7.95. it's on the website.


Assuming you're talking about the Apple UK store? Where abouts is it on the site? I cant find the link for a cheaper upgrade?

[tivoboy]

wow, it showed up today, a HOLIDAY about three days after order, nice!

[redwin11]

Amazon say they are still shipping Macs with iLife '08 (in the UK, anyway), can this be right?

I tried contacting them but they are useless, surprise surprise.

[Nick134]

I've just bought an iMac and here in england the ilife update is for RM39. I presume this means £39 for the upgrade, just wondering if there's a significant difference from iLife 08 to 09 and whether its worth the £39.

Thanks

[Nick.]

I've just bought an iMac and here in england the ilife update is for RM39. I presume this means £39 for the upgrade, just wondering if there's a significant difference from iLife 08 to 09 and whether its worth the £39.

Thanks

It's not it's £7.95 ;/ ring them up