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Apple Details Snow Leopard 'Up-to-Date' Program
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Don't forget the Nigerians that just inherited millions of dollars and just need Apple's account number.
We're spoiled. Really.
First we thought $129 was a fair price.
Then we were jubilant about $29. But that wasn't enough.
Now some of us are trying to find a way out of paying $10 and getting it for FREE.
Nothing wrong with the above, it's just interesting to consider.
$29 is nothing for Snow Leopard. Especially considering that a lot of quality applications for OS X retail for that much (and that's just for a single app, not an OS.)
Whether MS offers Windows 7 at some point early on for free makes no difference. I wouldn't take it even for free, and there are plenty of us who feel the same way. I pay more or extra to not have to use Windows and to not be exposed to that kind of ill-conceieved and ill-designed environment.
First we thought $129 was a fair price.
Then we were jubilant about $29. But that wasn't enough.
Now some of us are trying to find a way out of paying $10 and getting it for FREE.
Nothing wrong with the above, it's just interesting to consider.
$29 is nothing for Snow Leopard. Especially considering that a lot of quality applications for OS X retail for that much (and that's just for a single app, not an OS.)
Whether MS offers Windows 7 at some point early on for free makes no difference. I wouldn't take it even for free, and there are plenty of us who feel the same way. I pay more or extra to not have to use Windows and to not be exposed to that kind of ill-conceieved and ill-designed environment.
It appears that this is incorrect according to the Hardware Terms and Conditions:
"Qualifying products must be purchased from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller located in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, or Canada."
and I would bet that Amazon purchases all their Macs before they sell them to you. So the Mac had already been purchased by Amazon before the qualifying date.
?????
What do you think a "reseller" typically does?
meh you're right. He is eligible.
Except he's not, according to Apple.
There are a few different links listed on Apple's page -- including a separate section for Macs bought from resellers or from a retail Apple Store -- so make sure you're following the right one. Assuming you're in the U.S., you want this link:
If you purchased your computer from an Apple Retail Store or an Apple authorized reseller...
Beyond that, I'm not really sure what your issue could be...
What if we bought our mac at the online Apple Store? That link is only for retail stores. I can't find the online purchase link. When I click the link on the main page it just says that my cart is empty.
Amazon is An Authorized Apple Reseller
He is Eligible, Amazon is an Authorized Apple Reseller and has been for 3+years.
Link of Proof from Apple Page: http://wheretobuy.apple.com/Catalog.html
There are Many others References to Direct Purchase from Amazon as an Authorized by Apple Reseller. Though it is Hard to find, Doesn't Make it Not So.
So the Buyers form Amazon Are Eligible for the Price update if they fall into the Criteria of Purchasing a Mac from the time set forth of June 8 2009.
He is Eligible, Amazon is an Authorized Apple Reseller and has been for 3+years.
Link of Proof from Apple Page: http://wheretobuy.apple.com/Catalog.htmlThere are Many others References to Direct Purchase from Amazon as an Authorized by Apple Reseller. Though it is Hard to find, Doesn't Make it Not So.
So the Buyers form Amazon Are Eligible for the Price update if they fall into the Criteria of Purchasing a Mac from the time set forth of June 8 2009.
I ordered a Mac mini from Amazon on June 9th and was able to purchase the up-to-date version using this link:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?partNumber=MC204Z/A
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?partNumber=MC204Z/A
can't seem to get this right. i live in canada so i've been searching the canadian site but can't find the right link. using the direct link on the up-to-date page brings me to an empty cart. any ideas?
Anybody Notice the Qualifying Computer List Under Mac Pro
MB451LL/A - Mac Pro (Two 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon/2GB)
there is also a Mac Pro (Two 2.8GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon/2GB)
Sorry - I think these might be the old Xeons with the 2GB, the new ones look like 6GB
Again - I am not sure - does anyone know? I am waiting for the inevitable quiet speed bump that always happens right around now.
Thought the top would be 3.2 with middle 2.9 and low 2.6 as the configuration now makes no sense, especially with the memory constraints.
MB451LL/A - Mac Pro (Two 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon/2GB)
there is also a Mac Pro (Two 2.8GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon/2GB)
Sorry - I think these might be the old Xeons with the 2GB, the new ones look like 6GB
Again - I am not sure - does anyone know? I am waiting for the inevitable quiet speed bump that always happens right around now.
Thought the top would be 3.2 with middle 2.9 and low 2.6 as the configuration now makes no sense, especially with the memory constraints.
