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?
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Refurb G4 Powermac & OSX.3 offer?
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MacBandit
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Re: Refurb G4 Powermac & OSX.3 offer?
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.
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.
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 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
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
Re: Refurb G4 Powermac & OSX.3 offer?
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.
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.
MacBandit
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Re: Re: Refurb G4 Powermac & OSX.3 offer?
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.
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
macrumors 604
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.
So yes, refurb Macs do count.
Excellent! Thanks, MacBandit. I'm still not quite sure if I'll be getting a Refurb, but this definitely helps with my decision.
