Apple upgrading powerbook after ordering

[cwedl]

In my last post I mentioned that I have odered a 12" powerbook, I received an e-mail from apple saying that it could take up to 3 weeks to ship my powerbook.

If Apple update their powerbooks at Paris Expo,

A)would I recieve an e-mail saying that I would receive the updated version?

B)would they give me the older version?

C)Or would they just send me the updated version without contacting me?

Another thing I am off to university in 2 weeks there would me no chance getting it before I go off.

 

[jxyama]

if they gave you an upgrade, i imagine they will give you at least a notice. but you ordered quite a while ago so not sure what will happen. i'd not get your hopes up and be pleasantly surprised if you receive an updated version...

edit: i saw that your ordered BTO with 60 gb. that's part of the delay... and will make it less likely that you will receive an updated version..?

 

[tomf87]

When I order my iMac last year before Jaguar was announced, my system waited for a few weeks and laid around in the building process. I went ahead and ordered a copy of Jaguar, because my system was order with 10.1.

However, the night Jaguar was released, my system shipped and I received my iMac with Jaguar as well!

Software is much different than hardware, but I just wanted to share the similar dilemma and the outcome.

 

[dswoodley]

If you are concerned Apple will upgrade the PB at Apple Expo but still ship the old one, you could always cancel your order then wait a day and see if Apple announces new PBs. If they do, then place a new order. If the don't re-place your old order. Either way you're gonna wait. Nothing to lose.

 

[cadester]

I'm in the same situation. My 12" PB that I ordered on 8/28 is now scheduled to ship on 9/26 (original estimate was 9/9, then it was pushed back to 9/12 and then finally 9.26). I spoke with Apple and they assured my that I would be able to take advantage of the education rebate even though the fine print claims you have to take possession of it before 9/27.

Also, the email they sent about the shipping delay clearly states that I can cancel or change my order up until the time it ships. So, if new PBs are announced at Paris, I believe you can call in and change your order (mine was BTO as well, but Apple still claims I can change/cancel the order before the item ships).

That's good news as I'd like a 15" if it's upgraded tomorrow.

 

[Macpoops]

Back when i got my powerbook... i ordered it the friday before they rolled out the 667s with the combo drive. My order was for a 667 with the DVD-ROm and with 768 megs of ram. They did not send me any notice but i did call when i saw that the combo drive was being offered. 10 days later i received a 667 Powerbook with combo and 1 GIG of memory. worked out for me. But this may be different because they would be changing things around instead of just adding a new drive

 

[cwedl]

I spoke to the Apple store about 1 hour ago and they sad that will upgrad for me so I am happy. I have just have to wait for an e-mail of confirmation, otherwise I will be back on the phone.

 

[TheFallGuy]

Last week I got tired of the waiting and so I ordered a 15" PB. This morning I got an email saying that they upgraded it for free. I'm so happy!!!

 

[jxyama]

Originally posted by cwedl
I spoke to the Apple store about 1 hour ago and they sad that will upgrad for me so I am happy. I have just have to wait for an e-mail of confirmation, otherwise I will be back on the phone.

excellent. congrats and enjoy!!

 

[cwedl]

Originally posted by TheFallGuy
Last week I got tired of the waiting and so I ordered a 15" PB. This morning I got an email saying that they upgraded it for free. I'm so happy!!!

Good for you!

If my powerbook is shipped within 6 days like it says, I will not get it in time for university, which means I will have to take my mothers PII 266mhz wintel computer, what a contrast!!

secondly I ordered software on a seperate order, It was shipped on 6th September, and I still haven't received it. According to shippment tracker it has been in luxembourg since 9th september, do you think I should phone apple? Even though it says I should leave 9 days for delivery!!