Ok, so why did I not have to pay when my ipod video went from playing 320x240 to 640x480 with a simple update?
Just after I ripped most of my music videos to 320x240 too!
Just after I ripped most of my music videos to 320x240 too!
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802.11n Upgrade Fee Confirmed at $1.99
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I'm sure the fee is for accounting purposes, after all, at $1.99 each, their monetary gain is going to be close to zero.
...And all the whiners can just sit down and be quiet. You should be lucky you're getting such an upgrade in the first place, after all, at the time of purchase, you had no idea you were getting this feature.
Some of us would love to pay $1.99 and have our CD MacBooks upgraded to 802.11n.
...And all the whiners can just sit down and be quiet. You should be lucky you're getting such an upgrade in the first place, after all, at the time of purchase, you had no idea you were getting this feature.
Some of us would love to pay $1.99 and have our CD MacBooks upgraded to 802.11n.
is this upgrade for only newer MBPs or are all affected ? I have the first 17" and 15" MBPs, can I upgrade those ?
I can't believe that Apple is attempting to hold me hostage like this!I'm sure the fee is for accounting purposes, after all, at $1.99 each, their monetary gain is going to be close to zero.
...And all the whiners can just sit down and be quiet. You should be lucky you're getting such an upgrade in the first place, after all, at the time of purchase, you had no idea you were getting this feature.
Some of us would love to pay $1.99 and have our CD MacBooks upgraded to 802.11n.
I'm going to boycott this and encourage everyone else to join me!
802.11G 4 Life!
PS-And if you think this sounds stupid now you know how everyone who compained about paying $1.99 for something which is going to make things run faster and more smoothly!
I'm sure the fee is for accounting purposes, after all, at $1.99 each, their monetary gain is going to be close to zero.
...And all the whiners can just sit down and be quiet. You should be lucky you're getting such an upgrade in the first place, after all, at the time of purchase, you had no idea you were getting this feature.
Some of us would love to pay $1.99 and have our CD MacBooks upgraded to 802.11n.
Well said.
Besides Apples has for a long time provided more capabilities than what is adverticed. They meet and exceed what they promise.
Ok, so why did I not have to pay when my ipod video went from playing 320x240 to 640x480 with a simple update?
Just after I ripped most of my music videos to 320x240 too!
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Because 802.11n is a completely new spec. A res change doesn't trigger a SOX test.
So you're saying that this GAAP rule applies to features which are identifiably present and disabled? Any elaboration you can provide would be helpful, as we're having a hard time grasping the exact circumstances under which Apple would feel obligated to charge for software upgrades.
Ok, so why did I not have to pay when my ipod video went from playing 320x240 to 640x480 with a simple update?
Just after I ripped most of my music videos to 320x240 too!
That feature was "enabled" by iTunes, a product Apple gives away.
They can give away products, just not features. Same with Boot Camp, it's a "feature" of Leopard so they can add it after the Intel Macs were released. Airport Extreme base station users will get the feature with their new base station... so they don't have to pay either. They only thing they couldn't cover is the 3rd-party access points, hence the small fee.
Justification
Does it justify the purchase of a new Mac? Neither of my Intel macs have the n WiFi card. Can they be upgraded? I doubt it. I'm tempted to sell my iMac on Ebay for $1200 and pick up the Core 2 duo reconditioned at Apple for $1300. The speed increase seems like it might be worth it. Of course I'll need to cough up another $180 for a new Airport too. Why quibble over a couple bucks?
Ah, progress.
Does it justify the purchase of a new Mac? Neither of my Intel macs have the n WiFi card. Can they be upgraded? I doubt it. I'm tempted to sell my iMac on Ebay for $1200 and pick up the Core 2 duo reconditioned at Apple for $1300. The speed increase seems like it might be worth it. Of course I'll need to cough up another $180 for a new Airport too. Why quibble over a couple bucks?
Ah, progress.
Sorry. See http://www.apple.com/wireless/80211/.
If you don't have a Core2Dup MBP, then you don't have the 802.11n hardware, and this firmware update won't do a thing. (It probably won't even install.)
I think it is a democracy, if you object don't pay it is not mandatory.
If you think is worth it no matter why the charge (more money, regulatory requirement, want to be mean, etc....) is being made, then get it and get the speed increase.
Complaining here one way or the other solves nothing, vote with your wallet.
Ah I see. I already have a gigabit network running in my house, so having the n wireless network isn't going to give me much extra anyhow.
I'm not sure I understand the GAAP implications of this under revenue recongition rules. If this were a service that was advertised and promised as a future deliverable, then I could understand not being able to recognize revenue until the terms for the sale were met. But if this is an unadvertised bonus they decide to throw in after the fact, I dont see how they wouldnt be in compliance with GAAP.
Yes, it's true
Actually, that is quite legal. There's nothing to prevent a company from selling it's CEO a house in Malibu for 1 cent. (Other than the board of directors disapproving of that "compensation plan"). Even the government doesn't care because the CEO has to declare the fair market value of the home as taxable compensation. There's no funny money going around here.
Actually, that is quite legal. There's nothing to prevent a company from selling it's CEO a house in Malibu for 1 cent. (Other than the board of directors disapproving of that "compensation plan"). Even the government doesn't care because the CEO has to declare the fair market value of the home as taxable compensation. There's no funny money going around here.
Would you rather have purchased a computer recently that *didn't* have 802.11n? They'd surely have been in their rights to do sell you one! Or, how about they just simply refuse to release drivers for 11n for your Mac. You didn't buy it based on the promise of future upgradability.
A buck ninety-nine people. Sheesh.
glad to hear you agree with Apple, I am sure SJ will make a note of it. But I agree with you, who on earth cares !!!!
I don't think $1.99 is a big deal at all, but I do think the principle is a bit weird, if they can charge less than that for actual products (i.e. iTunes tracks) and happily support their products online with software updates etc - why not make it a wholly symbolic 1 cent (maybe + credit card processing fee)?
Or even include a 5% discount e-voucher off your next iTunes or Apple Store purchase as part of the $1.99 fee (on condition of having bought one of the affected machines already, naturally).
Or even include a 5% discount e-voucher off your next iTunes or Apple Store purchase as part of the $1.99 fee (on condition of having bought one of the affected machines already, naturally).
Apple pocketed $1 Billion last quarter alone. If they have to conform to this law, then why don't they charge 1 cent like others have suggested? I agree with others who have said $1.99 won't add much to their bottom line. So why bother? Charge a symbolic 1 cent to conform with the law, and don't piss off your loyal userbase, Apple.