MacBookAir.com Now Apple's. MacBook Air in Stores Friday?

MacRumors · Jan 29, 2008, 09:45 PM

The MacBookAir.com domain is now in the hands of Apple. MacRumors.com had registered it ahead of Macworld in anticipation of the MacBook Air release. As promised, we handed it over to Apple when asked. However, this does demonstrate that Apple does not necessarily register domains of upcoming products even when they are freely available. Curiously, our MacBookAir.com domain registration actually triggered a number of actual MacBookAir domain registrations by Apple.

Meanwhile, Looprumors claims that Apple Stores will be revising their store's window and floor displays on Thursday night in preparation for the MacBook Air. While this conflicts with earlier BoyGeniusReport claims of a Tuesday/Wednesday launch, we've also heard confirmation that this Friday is the target day for MacBook Air displays/demos at Apple Retail Stores.

A Friday launch would also correspond with the arrival of MacBook Airs to those who ordered it immediately after the keynote address.

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mike12806 · Jan 29, 2008, 09:46 PM

cmon you guys didn't even bargain A LITTLE for some inside info? wink wink

nigletsyz · Jan 29, 2008, 09:47 PM

hope you charged em for it

isoMorpheus · Jan 29, 2008, 09:49 PM

For how much?

mac-er · Jan 29, 2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigletsyz

hope you charged em for it

Cybersquatting is illegal and there would be no MR anymore if they did charge.

It is a little in the grey side in my mind in this situation that is was registered by MR.

superfula · Jan 29, 2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac-er

Cybersquatting is illegal and there would be no MR anymore if they did charge.

It is a little in the grey side in my mind in this situation that is was registered by MR.

It was registered based on a rumor. As far as I heard, Apple hadn't registered Macbook Air as a trademark when the domain was registered. If it isn't a trademark, it isn't Cybersquatting.

a1016neo · Jan 29, 2008, 10:42 PM

Yah for MR and Apple! Can't wait for my MBA!

NYCMacFan · 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superfula

It was registered based on a rumor. As far as I heard, Apple hadn't registered Macbook Air as a trademark when the domain was registered. If it isn't a trademark, it isn't Cybersquatting.

If your theme was, "for rumors that spread like the wind" or any slightly plausible rationale for why you want to use that term you'd probably be fine.

Personally, I would have had Macrumos trade the domain for a promise to get future models for testing at the same time they are sent to other reviewers (Mossberg, engadget, gizmodo, etc.). Not in advance, just at the same time.

gnasher729 · Jan 30, 2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superfula

It was registered based on a rumor. As far as I heard, Apple hadn't registered Macbook Air as a trademark when the domain was registered. If it isn't a trademark, it isn't Cybersquatting.

If it has "MacBook" in its name, then it is cybersquatting. In this case, it was just a bit of harmless fun. If someone tries to sell it for money, then the registration is made in bad faith and there is trouble.

compuguy1088 · Jan 29, 2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac-er

Cybersquatting is illegal and there would be no MR anymore if they did charge.

It is a little in the grey side in my mind in this situation that is was registered by MR.

Last time I checked plenty of companies do that. Giving the domain for free is a good sign of faith, and from this peace offering can improve the relationship between MR and Apple

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Mr Lizard · Jan 30, 2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac-er

Cybersquatting is illegal and there would be no MR anymore if they did charge.

It was an unannounced product at the time. The domain was fair game. MR should have charged for it. If Apple had wanted it before, it was freely available.

Freyqq · Jan 30, 2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac-er

Cybersquatting is illegal and there would be no MR anymore if they did charge.

It is a little in the grey side in my mind in this situation that is was registered by MR.

what?

i remember in recent history of microsoft buying a domain off someone

abrooks · Jan 30, 2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freyqq

what?

i remember in recent history of microsoft buying a domain off someone

Depends if the person legitimately purchased it for a use or had it for a long period before Microsoft wanted it.

Cyber-squatting only really refers to this exact example, registering a domain on nothing but "intelligence" and that you know has no use for yourself.

darthraige · Jan 29, 2008, 09:48 PM

Nice. lol

I was planning on going to the mall this weekend. Now I got something to look forward to seeing. Saaaaaaweeeet.

Daveway · Jan 29, 2008, 09:49 PM

So did MR get paid "well" for the domain?

sminman · Jan 29, 2008, 09:50 PM

How much did Apple pay you for that domain name?

Could someone make a living out of doing that?

did they pay hundreds, thousands, millions???

I am sincerely curious.

bjett92 · Jan 29, 2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sminman

How much did Apple pay you for that domain name?

Could someone make a living out of doing that?

did they pay hundreds, thousands, millions???

I am sincerely curious.

I think MR handed over for free.

Plutor · Jan 30, 2008, 12:50 AM

Not sure on the domain name this topic is based on, but I can confirm I saw "macbookpro.com" on ebay a week or so ago with a Buy Now for $15000.

That doesnt mean its worth that much, of course, as it was unsold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sminman

How much did Apple pay you for that domain name?

Could someone make a living out of doing that?

did they pay hundreds, thousands, millions???

I am sincerely curious.

gnasher729 · Jan 30, 2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sminman

How much did Apple pay you for that domain name?

Could someone make a living out of doing that?

did they pay hundreds, thousands, millions???

I am sincerely curious.

If you tried to do that, you would be acting in "bad faith", which means Apple can take you to court, will get the domain name handed over to them, and you will be stuffed with the court costs.

As a horrific example of things going seriously wrong, visit www.nissan.com .

superfula · Jan 30, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnasher729

If you tried to do that, you would be acting in "bad faith", which means Apple can take you to court, will get the domain name handed over to them, and you will be stuffed with the court costs.

As a horrific example of things going seriously wrong, visit www.nissan.com .

Completely different situations. The macbookair domain was registered based off rumors. Apple gave no indication they were making the product, nor did they have a trademark for it. MR had every right to purchase and resell the domain.

Nissan was a registered trademark of the car company prior to the nissan.com domain being registered. I believe the trademark was registered to the car company back in the 1950s.

lostfan916 · Jan 29, 2008, 09:53 PM

Nice. Very very nice.

happydude · Jan 29, 2008, 09:57 PM

looking forward to getting my hands on one of these!! and seriously, you should have charged a sh*tton for that domain. hope you got something for it!!

MacTheSpoon · Jan 29, 2008, 09:57 PM

Aha, exciting stuff! Think I know where I'm going on Friday...

arn · 01:23 AM

no charge for the domain.

arn

aLoC · Jan 29, 2008, 10:01 PM

Probably it would give too much away if they registered in advance. Apple like their surprises...

Jan 29, 2008, 09:45 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacBookAir.com Now Apple's. MacBook Air in Stores Friday? The MacBookAir.com domain is now in the hands of Apple. MacRumors.com had registered it ahead of Macworld in anticipation of the MacBook Air release. As promised, we handed it over to Apple when asked. However, this does demonstrate that Apple does not necessarily register domains of upcoming products even when they are freely available. Curiously, our MacBookAir.com domain registration actually triggered a number of actual MacBookAir domain registrations by Apple. Meanwhile, Looprumors claims that Apple Stores will be revising their store's window and floor displays on Thursday night in preparation for the MacBook Air. While this conflicts with earlier BoyGeniusReport claims of a Tuesday/Wednesday launch, we've also heard confirmation that this Friday is the target day for MacBook Air displays/demos at Apple Retail Stores. A Friday launch would also correspond with the arrival of MacBook Airs to those who ordered it immediately after the keynote address. Article Link

Jan 29, 2008, 09:46 PM	#2
mike12806 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA	cmon you guys didn't even bargain A LITTLE for some inside info? wink wink __________________ Aluminum MacBook 2.4/250 GB HD/(2) 500 gig external HD's/2 gig RAM/Snow Leopard 32 gig 3GS iPhone

Jan 29, 2008, 10:42 PM	#7
a1016neo macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2006	Yah for MR and Apple! Can't wait for my MBA! __________________ Macmini G4 1.25ghz 512mb RAM 80Gb HD 10.3.9 Macbook Pro 15" C2D 2.16ghz 3gb RAM 120Gb HD 10.5.4

Jan 29, 2008, 09:48 PM	#14
darthraige macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston, MA	Nice. lol I was planning on going to the mall this weekend. Now I got something to look forward to seeing. Saaaaaaweeeet. __________________ MacPro 2 x 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Harpertown" 6GB RAM, 4TB, 2600XT, 1 SuperDrive, 1 Blu-Ray Burner MacBook 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Jan 29, 2008, 09:49 PM	#15
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	So did MR get paid "well" for the domain? __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Jan 29, 2008, 09:47 PM	#3
nigletsyz macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2006	hope you charged em for it

Jan 29, 2008, 09:49 PM	#4
isoMorpheus macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	For how much?

Jan 29, 2008, 09:50 PM	#16
sminman macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	How much did Apple pay you for that domain name? Could someone make a living out of doing that? did they pay hundreds, thousands, millions??? I am sincerely curious.

Jan 29, 2008, 09:53 PM	#21
lostfan916 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NorCal	Nice. Very very nice. Attached Images __________________ Santa Rosa Macbook - iPhone 3G White - 500GB Time Capsule Flickr - Twitter

Jan 29, 2008, 09:57 PM	#22
happydude macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: a country with a new sense of hope	looking forward to getting my hands on one of these!! and seriously, you should have charged a sh*tton for that domain. hope you got something for it!! __________________ hi

Jan 29, 2008, 09:57 PM	#23
MacTheSpoon macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2006	Aha, exciting stuff! Think I know where I'm going on Friday...

Jan 29, 2008, 10:00 PM	#24
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	no charge for the domain. arn Last edited by arn : Jan 30, 2008 at 01:23 AM.

Jan 29, 2008, 10:01 PM	#25
aLoC macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006	Probably it would give too much away if they registered in advance. Apple like their surprises...

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