how fast until resellers get inventory for updated machines?

[belf8st]

Just wondering how fast until the authorized apple resellers get updates in? I'm asking because I just purchased a powerbook from amazon 2 weeks ago, but they do have a 30 day no questions ask return policy. thinking about sending my powerbook back and then turning around and purchasing one of the updated machines. I can't be with out a laptop for an extended period of time. Maybe 2 weeks at the most. amazon hasn't updated their site with the new machines, but i did notice club mac and mac mall have plastered their websites with the update information.

thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Bhennies]

Just wondering how fast until the authorized apple resellers get updates in? I'm asking because I just purchased a powerbook from amazon 2 weeks ago, but they do have a 30 day no questions ask return policy. thinking about sending my powerbook back and then turning around and purchasing one of the updated machines. I can't be with out a laptop for an extended period of time. Maybe 2 weeks at the most. amazon hasn't updated their site with the new machines, but i did notice club mac and mac mall have plastered their websites with the update information.

thanks for any suggestions.

send it back. You shouldn't be stuck without a new one for too long...I doubt demand will outstrip supply. Just a guess.

 

[macguymike]

Just wondering how fast until the authorized apple resellers get updates in?

Usually takes about a week or so (give or take) for the gear to start shipping. Depends greatly on local demand how many stay in stock, though, and who you're buying from.

 

[Steven1621]

appleinsider said there might be some delays on the superdrive emac model due to product testing, but the combo model will be available soon.

 

[belf8st]

appleinsider said there might be some delays on the superdrive emac model due to product testing, but the combo model will be available soon.

I shipped the powerbook back to Amazon this morning. I actually purchased the laptop 15 days ago. Amazon's 30 refund policy is wonderful. They'll reimburse me within 7 days of receiving the shipment. I know that if I had purchased the laptop at the Apple store, I'd be stuck with the purchase. I believe they have a 10 day return poilcy, but will charge 10% if the item has been opened.

I turned right around and purchased the new powerbook combo drive package. Got an estimated ship time of 4/29/2004. Not too bad.

I just couldn't keep the rev b powerbook after apple released the new 12" ibook. I felt like I got burned by about $500 worth - 10Gb on the disk. Can't believe the new ibook is almost identical to the rev b powerbook.