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I think I got an old rMBP

Jack9034

Jack9034

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Today I went to a local reseller and bought a rMBP. I cant open it yet as it is for Christmas but I looked up the serial number and the production week is Week 25. On the box it has a date that says 06/24/12/. That is from June. Seems rather old to me. On the brown box it has a sticker from the Airport that says it arrived in NZ on the 8th of November so why did it take so long? Does this mean it will come with Lion instead of Mountain Lion? And is it more likely to have IR? AH! I think I worry way to much... :/
 
It should have the full 1 year warranty as long as you bought it at an authorized reseller. If you have issues with IR, just take it in and have it repaired.

Anyway, just open it up and find out!
 
Jack9034 said:
Today I went to a local reseller and bought a rMBP. I cant open it yet as it is for Christmas but I looked up the serial number and the production week is Week 25. On the box it has a date that says 06/24/12/. That is from June. Seems rather old to me. On the brown box it has a sticker from the Airport that says it arrived in NZ on the 8th of November so why did it take so long? Does this mean it will come with Lion instead of Mountain Lion? And is it more likely to have IR? AH! I think I worry way to much... :/
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Actually, the newer the mac, the more likely the screen will be LG, as there's rumors that Apple is quitting more and more of their work with Samsung. Sadly... Samsung excels at so many things, bad idea if Apple want to cut out all cooperation with them.
 
I just applied for the Up to date Mountain Lion program and got a code for it on the MAS. Does that mean my laptop definitly came with Lion? (I cant check because I cant open it up yet)
 
I dont understand why that computer was shipped here on the 8th November but it was manufactured in June. Why did they ship such an old computer?
 
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Jack9034 said:
I dont understand why that computer was shipped here on the 8th November but it was manufactured in June. Why did they ship such an old computer?
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I don't understand why you can't just open it. It could have been transferred from one warehouse to another. Who knows...and I really don't think it matters.
 
Maggot FF said:
Actually, the newer the mac, the more likely the screen will be LG, as there's rumors that Apple is quitting more and more of their work with Samsung. Sadly... Samsung excels at so many things, bad idea if Apple want to cut out all cooperation with them.
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no true I got a week 46 november. got it on monday and was a samsung.
 
Open it now and check the screen before your 14 day return period ends (that's if your return period isn't extended to January)! If it happens to be LG with minor IR than Apple will not replace the screen. Also, I don't think you want to find out your machine has other issues like cosmetic damages, dead pixels, yellowish/pinkish tints, and etc.
 
boto said:
Open it now and check the screen before your 14 day return period ends (that's if your return period isn't extended to January)! If it happens to be LG with minor IR than Apple will not replace the screen. Also, I don't think you want to find out your machine has other issues like cosmetic damages, dead pixels, yellowish/pinkish tints, and etc.
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Does the 14 day return period apply if I bought it at a reseller. On my receipt it said they would not take refunds if you simply change your mind.
 
Jack9034 said:
Does the 14 day return period apply if I bought it at a reseller. On my receipt it said they would not take refunds if you simply change your mind.
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The 14 day return period is only through Apple, and possibly not in your country anyway.
 
I will just see what it is in Christmas day and if it is bad then I will jst take it back and see what they say. Hopefully it is fine with no IR or anything else. :D I hate having to wait
 
Jack9034 said:
I will just see what it is in Christmas day and if it is bad then I will jst take it back and see what they say. Hopefully it is fine with no IR or anything else. :D I hate having to wait
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You bought your own present but won't open it for another month? I really think the element of surprise is gone. :eek:
 
Jack9034 said:
Does the 14 day return period apply if I bought it at a reseller. On my receipt it said they would not take refunds if you simply change your mind.
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You are subject to the reseller's return policies. As for the manufacturing date...it's irrelevant and not grounds to demand a return. Your purchase is brand new in box, and therefore covered under the Apple warranty.

If your computer is defective, it will be eligible for repair or replacement, subject to the terms of that warranty.

Enjoy your new computer.
 
Krazy Bill said:
You bought your own present but won't open it for another month? I really think the element of surprise is gone. :eek:
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It was a present from my parents (I paid for almost 90% of it). They don't know much about computers so I had to be there when they got it or I could end up with a 11 inch MBA.
 
Stop over analysing the hardware is the same regardless of the production week, if you need to upgrade to Mountain Lion it will be a no issue as the system is still clean. I upgraded from Lion on my own Retina with zero problems.

I really see no point for concern, given the nature of the product and your geographic location. Just upgrade to ML and enjoy your Mac as intended.
 
Jack9034 said:
It was a present from my parents (I paid for almost 90% of it). They don't know much about computers so I had to be there when they got it or I could end up with a 11 inch MBA.
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Understood. This "gift" arrangement is impressive. You should be commended for easing your parents burden. I approve. :)

Other than perhaps the display, your rMBP has the same parts as if it were built today. I have an early 2011 MBP that was sitting on the shelf (or somewhere else) for 6 months. Many months later my wife and daughter got the same model. No difference (obviously).

Once you get yours up and going you'll forget about the dates.
 
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