Does Apple still do trade-ins on recently updated hardware?

[Eirhead]

I remember hearing stories about how Apple was cool and did trade-ins for hardware that was less than 1 month old if they did a refresh during that time. So you could get the cool new faster updated hardware.

I'm in the market for getting a new computer in the next 2-3 weeks and this policy will really sway my decision on whether or not I go with an iMac or windows based PC. I know there's no guarantee that Apple will refresh the iMac line before October 15th or so... but I'd be willing to risk it. If not, I'll probably go with a 42" passive 3d display PC setup... I do have a preference for OSX, but the hardware really isn't worth what I'm paying right now. (my macbook isn't handling gaming anymore, I wanna retire it to bed-time websurfing)

 

[wolfpuppies3]

Yes, they do

go to http://www.apple.com/recycling/gift-card/

 

[forty2j]

If the new model comes out during your return period, you can take it back and get the new one.

 

[Reaktor5]

go to http://www.apple.com/recycling/gift-card/

I've not heard good things about PowerON, the third party service Apple contracts to buy your old hardware. I think you'd be better off on Craigslist or Ebay.

 

[Eirhead]

If the new model comes out during your return period, you can take it back and get the new one.

Awesome, that's what I wanted to know =)

Looks like I'll be sticking with mac

 

[Stetrain]

I'm pretty sure it's 14 days now for returns.

 

[forty2j]

I'm pretty sure it's 14 days now for returns.

Yep, 14 through Apple. 30 for Best Buy (60 if you're Silver). 30 for Amazon.