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Bitch to apple to exchange uMB CE -> uMBP 13?
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Considering I just wish I had the money for ONE uMBP, I wouldn't complain if I had a uMBP and uMB, no matter how rotten the screen is. Feel fortunate you can afford one MBP.
Excuse me while I go back to Windows 7 on my HP...
Hey you! how did you get out of your HP forum....somebody call the guards and get this guy back in the cage
Oh I wish Apple would upgrade my motherboard, so I can run with 8GB of RAM!!! No, not really; I couldn't care less.
It can be just 2 major issues like say your screen and motherboard. Not likely, but if it does happen they can give you a replacement. But expect freebies
No, not really; I couldn't care less.It can be just 2 major issues like say your screen and motherboard. Not likely, but if it does happen they can give you a replacement. But expect freebies
+1
Yea, like jay1118 said, I WORK my butt off for this stuff, and maybe you should, too, OP. Don't take the luxury and privilege of having a Mac for granted!
Wow great to see most of you flaming at me.
All I wanted was a better screen, given that Apple had silently upgraded the MB CE screens and it's natural that anyone would want atleast the same model with a better screen.
I agree I was being greedy for the MBP 13", but that doesn't warrant personal attacks (language, castration, etc)!
I don't see the point of this thread going on, and I regret to having opened it here in the first place. Maybe some other forum, but not here.
I have even sold my MB CE on eBay and going to get another MBP 13".
Thanks!
All I wanted was a better screen, given that Apple had silently upgraded the MB CE screens and it's natural that anyone would want atleast the same model with a better screen.
I agree I was being greedy for the MBP 13", but that doesn't warrant personal attacks (language, castration, etc)!
I don't see the point of this thread going on, and I regret to having opened it here in the first place. Maybe some other forum, but not here.
I have even sold my MB CE on eBay and going to get another MBP 13".
Thanks!
You purchased a machine that is notorious for having a poor screen. Most people said it was ok but there were more than enough people on these boards between 10/2008 and 12/2008 openly bitching about their purchase because the display sucked so bad (me included). You failed to do research and inform yourself as a buyer. This is not Apple's problem as they're happily selling you this machine. At this point your only option is to sell it and take the loss.
BTW, you won't find different answers elsewhere.
LOL..I am fairly new to this forum but find it funny how things have probably changed.
I bought a iPhone 2G.
OH but the new iPhone 3GS came out.
you think if I b**** about it to Apple, they'll give me an exchange for it?
and u wonder why everyone's flaming you.
OH but the new iPhone 3GS came out.
you think if I b**** about it to Apple, they'll give me an exchange for it?
and u wonder why everyone's flaming you.
Hah. Next some people here are going to hope that I die out of cancer just cause I wished for a better screen from Apple.
Whoa dude, why don't you relax and realize you screwed up in your OP. First off, your title using the word "BIT#%" was quite harsh and sounded mean spirited like a disgruntled customer acting like Apple screwed you and you want restitution.
Secondly, you did state you wanted to call Apple and basically demand that they take back your old UMB in exchange for a UBMBP. You upset a lot of people because again, you're coming across as if somebody owes you something. Then you change your post and say you just want a better screen. You knew what you bought, you accepted it, you used it long after the return period, so live with it. It's not a defective screen and Apple doesn't owe you a screen replacement nor should they do it just to make a customer happy.
Thirdly, this is a forum and as long as people remain in the guidelines of the forum rules they have a right to reply to your post in any way they feel. If you don't like the fact that people are not patronizing your antics about getting Apple to switch out your MB then don't come to a forum and create posts. This isn't a place to come to if you expect everyone to take your side whether you're right or wrong.
Next, grammar. The forum rules do state that we shouldn't correct people about spelling and grammar unless it's impossible to understand their post. The fact that you spelled "BIT#%" correctly followed by a post that nobody supported you on made people give you a bad time about your grammar.
Trust me on this, posting this exact same thread as you did here in other forums will result in the same responses.
Look, we've all bought stuff from any number of companies that released a new model shortly after our return periods. If you absolutely can't live with your Macbook then sell it and use the money for the latest model.
Yeah, I'm relaxed.
I've mentioned in an earlier post that I was greedy and now I just wish for a better screen. Even after that, I see people spewing hate on me.
I'm not asking people to patronize what I want, but I don't expect anyone, in any forum to spew personal hate for something not directly related to them.
I mean in the end it's just a computer. Whether I get an upgrade from Apple or sell it on eBay (as I've already done), it's a difference of 50-100$. My original post stated a request (Is it possible to ask?), and not something I expect out of Apple.
I'm sure even you will not tolerate personal hate from strangers. One bloke even hoped that I burn my testicles off from the Macbook. What next?, are people going to hope that my family burns in hell just cause I would take some time off the "geniuses" at Apple store?
What I asked later on was for a screen upgrade - given that the MB CE was upgraded silently. I agree I should not have expected a MBP instead, but I think I should have atleast TRIED for a upgraded screen for the same product.
I believe that MB CE owners atleast deserve an explanation from Apple about the silent screen upgrade. After all, did we all not pay the same price for the SAME product?
The situation is now closed - I've already sold my MB CE without any hassle. But I still don't understand the personal hate shown towards me! Alas, I dare not speak more or I will be subject to verbal bashes on my health.
Right now i think it would be best if you stopped flaming back in retaliation and realized that you purchased a technological item, your CE MB, and everybody knows, even my grandparents, that technology is constantly adapting. No matter what you buy, how much you pay, it's going to be outdated sooner or later. You basically suggested apple should swap all uMB's with 13" MBP's, as they made the decision to adapt their technology. You purchased a machine late in it's cycle, deal with it, you weren't the only person out there. As for the screen issue, regardless of the model, which was known for a poor screen, i think you need to realize something about the MacBook, it is a CONsumer/ entry level machine. You can't expect it to be the best quality, otherwise it wouldn't be what it is, an entry level machine. The MacBook Pro would then seem, well, not Pro.
I later corrected my stand and hoped that Apple replace my MB CE with another MB CE with a better screen, given that they were silently upgraded.
I understand that technology progresses, but who progresses technology within the EXACT same model/year (MB CE mid-2008, MB CE late 2008)? If it has, should I not expect an auto upgrade since I payed for that model?
Even if I don't get one, should I atleast not try for one? Is it such a mistake to even mention this, since the folks at Apple (and their supporters here who hope for my ill-being) are so busy to even entertain me for 5 mins?
It is the internet
People flame, bash and trash talk without any accountability
Dont get your feelings hurt, get over it instead
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Don't take anything that is written here as personal wrongs. Forum posts just as e-mail is written quickly and often with not enough afterthought.
Take my post in the thread as an example. Written quickly without much thought, that is just how it is on forums.
Take my post in the thread as an example. Written quickly without much thought, that is just how it is on forums.
Once again, I don't agree with, but do understand where you are coming from. But apple did silently upgrade the whitebook's graphics, so it's nothing unheard of before.
Saying something like that cancer call is un-called for, many people are effected by cancer directly, or family/friends, I have multiple family members and friends who have suffered from it, and it was an unnecessary statement. Also, I wouldn't be expecting the people of this forum to make negative comments about your health, it's not that kind of community, and nobody has a personal vendetta against you, they just didn't agree with your OP.
With that said, I am happy that you have come around and realized the error of your ways
You are free to go, court dismissed If they have corrected their display then its for a reason - the older ones were probably DEFECTIVE!
If they weren't defective, why did they correct them?
Since they were defective, I hoped for an upgrade. Just the suggestion of talking to Apple "geniuses" had people spew hate all over me.
Maybe it's because I'm not a native English speaker without a western name. Who knows.
Once again, I don't agree with, but do understand where you are coming from. But apple did silently upgrade the whitebook's graphics, so it's nothing unheard of before.
Saying something like that cancer call is un-called for, many people are effected by cancer directly, or family/friends, I have multiple family members and friends who have suffered from it, and it was an unnecessary statement. Also, I wouldn't be expecting the people of this forum to make negative comments about your health, it's not that kind of community, and nobody has a personal vendetta against you, they just didn't agree with your OP.
With that said, I am happy that you have come around and realized the error of your ways
When the white book graphics were updated, wasn't it released as a new model (different model number, etc)?
Here, it's the same model, model number with better screen. MUCH better I must say!