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Apple Made a Mistake - Gave me a 2.93 instead of a 2.5!!!

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jzj687

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Jun 7, 2007
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Hi,

I had a huge problem with my Late '08 Unibody 15" MBP. I had it sent for repairs, and it was still defective (right when i picked it up and used it in front of them, the problems were still there... geniuses did nothing and told me they did...)


So, Apple apologized and offered to replace the computer. I said OK.

I went to pick it up and its been great. Only now have I realized that they replaced my 2.5ghz machine with a 2.93ghz!!!!!
 
Its not really surprising, the 2.53 model is probably no longer being stocked. However its surprising they didnt give you a 2.66...probably an error especially if its a busy store or they simply decided to rewards you
 
Excellent! You are quite the fortunate person. Perhaps, this a "pay back" for the issues which you had to deal with. Nonetheless, congrats and enjoy your new laptop. ;)
 
They may have done it on purpose. It really depends on how much you complained and how non-obnoxious you were while doing it.
 
You probably got a used 2.93GHz MacBook Pro that got swapped with a better and new 2.93GHz MacBook Pro by a fraudulent ex-user.

Make sure you got all your RAMS... Make sure the thing is not used.

What about the box? is it open? Are the speck information the same? What about the scanner bar? Did they scan to see the price?
 
jzj687 said:
Hi,

I had a huge problem with my Late '08 Unibody 15" MBP. I had it sent for repairs, and it was still defective (right when i picked it up and used it in front of them, the problems were still there... geniuses did nothing and told me they did...)


So, Apple apologized and offered to replace the computer. I said OK.

I went to pick it up and its been great. Only now have I realized that they replaced my 2.5ghz machine with a 2.93ghz!!!!!
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I think they rewarded you. Other people might say Apple doesn't stock 2.93 GHz laptops, not quite. They do have to stock on those when repairs come, so maybe he got a replacement unit. I am not sure, but thats how I see it considering if you take your Mac to an Apple Store for repairs you get it back next or same day.

Anyways, thats what we call the Apple Tax:D:cool:;)
 
Thanks for the comments!

Pika said:
You probably got a used 2.93GHz MacBook Pro that got swapped with a better and new 2.93GHz MacBook Pro by a fraudulent ex-user.

Make sure you got all your RAMS... Make sure the thing is not used.

What about the box? is it open? Are the speck information the same? What about the scanner bar? Did they scan to see the price?
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I checked the ram... Same 4 GB.

I checked the HD... Same 320GB @ 7200 rpm

Checked battery via Coconut Battery... Perfect!

Did a GeekBench Test... Scored a 3950 (I think thats good, right?)

Machine came in box, perfectly wrapped and sealed, not a blemish to be seen.

Oh and it took a while for the replacement to be ready since it was a BTO originally, and so they had to get another one shipped...Sorry about the miscommunication (was rushing and typing, not a good combo)
 
SolRayz said:
I bet there some other guy out there that got returned a 2.5 instead of his 2.93...:mad:
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LOL! Then it must be the unlucky apple geek i have ever known.

Throwing big money on the pricey 2.93ghz mbp, problems appeared within weeks, sent to apple and got it back with an assed down processor. I'll be pissed for a long long time..
 
jzj687 said:
Hi,

I had a huge problem with my Late '08 Unibody 15" MBP. I had it sent for repairs, and it was still defective (right when i picked it up and used it in front of them, the problems were still there... geniuses did nothing and told me they did...)


So, Apple apologized and offered to replace the computer. I said OK.

I went to pick it up and its been great. Only now have I realized that they replaced my 2.5ghz machine with a 2.93ghz!!!!!
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are you going to tell them?
 
If you're debating whether to keep it or not, keep it. If it was a mistake, then it was their mistake and not yours. I think the apple "tax" people complain about just payed itself off a couple times over.
 
Warranty Voider said:
If you're debating whether to keep it or not, keep it. If it was a mistake, then it was their mistake and not yours. I think the apple "tax" people complain about just payed itself off a couple times over.
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i think it's about morals, not who's fault it is. i would want someone to tell me if i made a mistake - and especially over one involving a lot of money... so i guess for me i'd take it back and feel really great about myself in the process. haha

idk if it's just me but things like that just make you feel good
 
michael.lauden said:
i think it's about morals, not who's fault it is. i would want someone to tell me if i made a mistake - and especially over one involving a lot of money... so i guess for me i'd take it back and feel really great about myself in the process. haha

idk if it's just me but things like that just make you feel good
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I know it's about morals, but in the I think you'd end up feeling crappier that you don't have a top of the line MBP. I know morals bother some people, but if life gives you lemons, then make lemonade.
 
sweet. Apple has a track-record of upgrading a customer's replacement machine if they've encountered numerous/ridiculous problems with the machine being replaced. Don't feel that you've done something dishonest, and don't lose any sleep over whether or not you're screwing Apple or somebody else out of there computer. That machine was purposely given to you. Apple knew what they were doing. Customer loyalty is huge. I bet your next machine will be an Apple now, right?
 
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