Well it let me order the up-to-date version for the 15" Powerbook I ordered the day they were announced. Cool!
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Help Get Panther Up-To-Date for New Revision AiBook Buyers
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Tried to register mine, but alas it cannot find the serial number. I bought mine on the 16th from the online store.
I guess I will call and file a complaint.
-kb
I guess I will call and file a complaint.
-kb
so with these upgrade cd's I do not need to have 10.2 already installed on my machine...?
All that i have to do is point it to my 10.2 cd's?
Thakns
All that i have to do is point it to my 10.2 cd's?
Thakns
Re: Re:RWClark
Sucks. I hope they fix this thing. It is ridiculous that they give the upgrade to G5 owners. The AlBook actually costs more than some G5 models. It sure feels unfair.
And for the people who suggest that paying extra for the OS upgrade is not that big a deal when you are already paying thousands, I'd like to note that for me $2000 is actually a lot of money.
Sucks. I hope they fix this thing. It is ridiculous that they give the upgrade to G5 owners. The AlBook actually costs more than some G5 models. It sure feels unfair.
And for the people who suggest that paying extra for the OS upgrade is not that big a deal when you are already paying thousands, I'd like to note that for me $2000 is actually a lot of money.
Persuade Apple to Do the Right Thing
I switched to a 15"/1.25 Apple PowerBook on Monday 10/6. So you can imagine how I might feel about this issue!
Disclaimer "on": I am the founder of Public Mind and it is designed to help people like us solve problems like this.
Please read this if you want to participate in a very important social computing experiment in getting companies like Apple to take action.
Although Public Mind is not formally announced (that happens this Saturday at FOO Camp), I thought we might try to band together and get Apple to extend the Up-To-Date program for new Al-PowerBook Buyers.
If you want to help, please visit either www.publicmind.com or the more specific link: http://www.publicmind.com/enduser/group.jsp?node=505
You will need to register with a valid email address. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback. My best, Harry Max
I switched to a 15"/1.25 Apple PowerBook on Monday 10/6. So you can imagine how I might feel about this issue!
Disclaimer "on": I am the founder of Public Mind and it is designed to help people like us solve problems like this.
Please read this if you want to participate in a very important social computing experiment in getting companies like Apple to take action.
Although Public Mind is not formally announced (that happens this Saturday at FOO Camp), I thought we might try to band together and get Apple to extend the Up-To-Date program for new Al-PowerBook Buyers.
If you want to help, please visit either www.publicmind.com or the more specific link: http://www.publicmind.com/enduser/group.jsp?node=505
You will need to register with a valid email address. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback. My best, Harry Max
If you registered today, then your machine isn't on theor database yet, for cryin' out loud. You are "officially" registered when yhou get the e-mail from Apple that says "Thank you for registering your Apple Product". Chill out guys.
Regards,
Gus
Regards,
Gus
Re: Yup! I gots panther shipping (on the 24th of course)
I bought mine on sept. 2nd from apple store easton (columbus, ohio) with an EDU discount. I registered it the second i took it out of the box, and everything registered fine for me, using the actual purchase date and everything. Here is my theory: when purchasing direct from apple, they know immediately when the serial number was purchased, and it is on record. However, I bet there are batches of serial numbers of computers sent to apple stores and retailers that in their computers are eligible for upgrades, because some of those computers probably wouldn't have been sold until after the 8th. if you were lucky enough to purchase a computer in the batch, then you got your "free" upgrade. anyone want to support THIS theory?
I bought mine on sept. 2nd from apple store easton (columbus, ohio) with an EDU discount. I registered it the second i took it out of the box, and everything registered fine for me, using the actual purchase date and everything. Here is my theory: when purchasing direct from apple, they know immediately when the serial number was purchased, and it is on record. However, I bet there are batches of serial numbers of computers sent to apple stores and retailers that in their computers are eligible for upgrades, because some of those computers probably wouldn't have been sold until after the 8th. if you were lucky enough to purchase a computer in the batch, then you got your "free" upgrade. anyone want to support THIS theory?
Re: just to add...
Purchased 12" PB 9/23 from apple store by phone. Received 10/2. Registered today. Serial not accepted.
pb1212580,
are you thinking of part number, or model number? Those are two different things on the UPC on my powerbook's box. My part number is Z07L... model number starts with an "A."
Purchased 12" PB 9/23 from apple store by phone. Received 10/2. Registered today. Serial not accepted.
pb1212580,
are you thinking of part number, or model number? Those are two different things on the UPC on my powerbook's box. My part number is Z07L... model number starts with an "A."
sorry for the dbl post, but I think he's got it. They have to have your registration. So I'll try again when I get my "thanks for registering" e mail.
I am supporting the "Apple is allowing people with new Aluminum Powerbooks to use the up-to-date program, but aren't advertising it because they don't want EVERYONE doing it" theory that someone else here came up with.
You guys friggin Rule!!!
It was bittersweet morning with my PB 15" on the UPS truck scheduled for delivery when I saw the Panther release here.
After speaking twice to Apple and the reseller, who was great btw (J&R) my only choice was to bite the bullet or refuse the delivery and then reorder another one through J&R.
I just put through the order update and it went through on my serial number.
I want to thank you guys who posted this info and also helped identify the serial number quickly. (I'm also new to OS X.)
Could never get it set up again in Jaguar on my S900 UMAX clone so now it's all new to me.
Thanks so much guys. I'm cancelling my other Panther order with Apple right now.
But this computer is sweet and works flawlessly with my old Netgear MR314 wireless router.
Just an awesome machine.
It was bittersweet morning with my PB 15" on the UPS truck scheduled for delivery when I saw the Panther release here.
After speaking twice to Apple and the reseller, who was great btw (J&R) my only choice was to bite the bullet or refuse the delivery and then reorder another one through J&R.
I just put through the order update and it went through on my serial number.
I want to thank you guys who posted this info and also helped identify the serial number quickly. (I'm also new to OS X.)
Could never get it set up again in Jaguar on my S900 UMAX clone so now it's all new to me.
Thanks so much guys. I'm cancelling my other Panther order with Apple right now.
But this computer is sweet and works flawlessly with my old Netgear MR314 wireless router.
Just an awesome machine.
It works
Bought G4 15inch 1.25 on 9/17 form Glendale Apple store
Orederd through up to date - $25.
I hope they don't figure this out or they may cancel all the orders.
Bought G4 15inch 1.25 on 9/17 form Glendale Apple store
Orederd through up to date - $25.
I hope they don't figure this out or they may cancel all the orders.
I just tried to quality for the up-to-date program and it told me my serial number was not found.
I called Apple at the number someone posted a few pages back and the up-to-date lady told me that only powerbooks that were bought after Oct 8 qualify.
What's the big deal? How are some people getting it and others are not? I registered the day I received my laptop (ordered on Sept 26) and I've gotten the confirmation emails.
I called Apple at the number someone posted a few pages back and the up-to-date lady told me that only powerbooks that were bought after Oct 8 qualify.
What's the big deal? How are some people getting it and others are not? I registered the day I received my laptop (ordered on Sept 26) and I've gotten the confirmation emails.
strange....
That's what I had done and it worked absolutely fine for me....my info:
Computer: PowerBook G4 15" w/SD
Ordered: 9/16/03
From: Apple Online Store (I put in my ship address)
Arrived: 9/22/03
Registered: 9/22/03
Student Discount (obviously if I'm replying to your post)
That's what I had done and it worked absolutely fine for me....my info:
Computer: PowerBook G4 15" w/SD
Ordered: 9/16/03
From: Apple Online Store (I put in my ship address)
Arrived: 9/22/03
Registered: 9/22/03
Student Discount (obviously if I'm replying to your post)
Well, I was NOT successful qualifying for the upgrade. Here's my info:
Purchase Date: 9/16/03
Arrived: 9/24/03
Registration Date: 9/27/03
Registration Confirmation: Yes
Place Purchased: Apple Online Store (Education)
Model Ordered: Custom 15" 1GHz with Airport Extreme and Backlit Keyboard
(tried serial number both with and without dash)
Re: strange....
Ok, ok... good info to compare against.
Here's my info that didn't work:
Computer: PowerBook 12" 1GHz G4 w/Combo (BTO features)
Ordered: 9/25/03
From: Apple Online Store (Education)
Arrived: 10/02/03
Registered: 10/04/03 (confirmed)
Anyone else care to post their info and whether or not the up-to-date application worked? Maybe we can find a pattern.
Ok, ok... good info to compare against.
Here's my info that didn't work:
Computer: PowerBook 12" 1GHz G4 w/Combo (BTO features)
Ordered: 9/25/03
From: Apple Online Store (Education)
Arrived: 10/02/03
Registered: 10/04/03 (confirmed)
Anyone else care to post their info and whether or not the up-to-date application worked? Maybe we can find a pattern.
I have a 12'' 867 (Rev A of the 12'') and I tried the online up-to-date thing and it gave me this.
http://homepage.mac.com/ibook238/.Pictures/u2d.jpg
Does that meen I can still do it if I mail in the forum? I just don't want to pay $129, .Mac uses all the money I have
http://homepage.mac.com/ibook238/.Pictures/u2d.jpg
Does that meen I can still do it if I mail in the forum?
I just don't want to pay $129, .Mac uses all the money I have I bought a Powerbook 17 inch 1.33 ghz. from Macmall 2 weeks ago and received it 2 days later. I just entered my serial number in the up-to-date web site and it let me order the update for $25. I registered with Apple the day I got it, not sure if this mattered. We'll see if it works, but I have an order number. It seems ridiculous that you pay $3000 for a laptop and then have to pay for a new OS 2 weeks later...
Panther Rebate
I ordered my 15.2 in AlPB by calling 1800-MY-APPLE. What would I go to when trying to apply for the update (i.e. online store, or retail store).
My computer will be here tomorrow, so I am going to try and use the updater on Friday. Thanks, and I appreciate everyones help.
I ordered my 15.2 in AlPB by calling 1800-MY-APPLE. What would I go to when trying to apply for the update (i.e. online store, or retail store).
My computer will be here tomorrow, so I am going to try and use the updater on Friday. Thanks, and I appreciate everyones help.