Apple Store

[MyLittleRiley]

I am about to order a White MacBook 2GB/120GB hard drive from the online store. I was wondering, if the Apple Stores normally have these type of MacBooks in stock? If they do, I drive down and buy it tomorrow instead of waiting weeks to receive it from the online store. I have never been to an Apple Store before and the one that is 45 minutes away is not in a very good neighborhood.

Thanks!
Marissa

 

[devilot]

I'm not trying to sound mean, but can't you try calling that store and asking before you make the drive?

 

[MyLittleRiley]

You are not being mean.

I tried calling and it only goes to an automated voice that tell you the directions and hours of operation.

I was not sure if Apple Stores normally have a range of MacBooks, or just the basic configurations.

 

[devilot]

That's very odd... there's almost always an option to speak w/ a human.

I dunno for your specific store, but the Apple stores 'round here only carry the 'stock' configurations.

 

[MyLittleRiley]

I thought it was strange too.

Thank you very much! I will order mine online.

 

[Roy Hobbs]

You are not being mean.

I tried calling and it only goes to an automated voice that tell you the directions and hours of operation.

I was not sure if Apple Stores normally have a range of MacBooks, or just the basic configurations.

Listen to the Automated Voice, it will tell you press a number which will connect you to someone at the store. The Apple Store near me its "5".

I have a hard time believeing the Apple Store is in a bad area, I have never seen one that wasn't in a affluent area

 

[aristobrat]

It's '5' for a human at my store, too.

 

[pianoman]

order online. they only carry stock configurations in store and any upgrades are more expensive.

here's my basis for the latter part of that statement: i wanted to buy a stock 2.0Ghz 17" iMac but add 2GB of RAM at the store. the Apple Store people told me the 2x1GB set of RAM would cost $600 as opposed to $175 online because the online store keeps the extra RAM whereas in the store they don't. sorry for the awkward explanation - i can't seem to find any better way to put it.

 

[McGarvels]

Listen to the Automated Voice, it will tell you press a number which will connect you to someone at the store. The Apple Store near me its "5".

I have a hard time believeing the Apple Store is in a bad area, I have never seen one that wasn't in a affluent area

You evidently haven't heard of the Chula Vista Apple Store in San Diego.

[EDIT]: Evidently Apple heard your comment because I just checked and the Chula Vista Store is no longer in business! LOL

[EDIT 2]: I am delusional and realized that it's still there, it's the Otay Ranch one. Regardless Chula Vista = bad area

 

[bbergie]

I'd go online, too. The delivery time is actually pretty fast, even if you opt for standard shipping. I doubt that you'll wait weeks––a fear you outlined in your opening comment. In fact, it may arrive as early as the next day (as what happended to me when I ordered my cinema display using standard shipping) or up to 10 days.

Regardless of how you acquire your MacBook, enjoy it. It'll be a nice machine.