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Anyone got a link for Apple's price / return policy? Picked one up for my mother on Friday.... yes, just 4 days ago 
. Son of a Gun, had it been for me, I would have been more upset, but she's not going to see a difference between her current machine and another new one, but I'd like to see a difference on the bill.
Strangely enough, almost bought it 12 days ago, but for some reason the store had misplaced it's only eMac in stock, and I couldnt go get it until last Friday, one week later.
At least that went right for me, give's me some more breathing room in this whole price/return thingy.
. Son of a Gun, had it been for me, I would have been more upset, but she's not going to see a difference between her current machine and another new one, but I'd like to see a difference on the bill.Strangely enough, almost bought it 12 days ago, but for some reason the store had misplaced it's only eMac in stock, and I couldnt go get it until last Friday, one week later.
At least that went right for me, give's me some more breathing room in this whole price/return thingy.
This update caught me completely by surprise. None of the rumor sites I check caught wind of an impending eMac update until the update happened! And before you ask, yes, I did miss that post predicting this very update (I haven't been using the forums as actively lately as in the past). I don't need a new computer right now, but an eMac update can only be good news for Apple! 8x SuperDrives first in the eMac??? I'm quite frankly shocked that Apple would do this.
Just switched...
This was enough for me, so I have switched. Just replaced my 2.0GHz P4 with the 1.25 GHz G4 eMac SuperDrive, with 1GB RAM, 160GB HD and Bluetooth. FWIW, the estimated ship time is 1-3 days. Looks like this is NOT a paper launch! With .edu discount it came to $1,236.
This was enough for me, so I have switched. Just replaced my 2.0GHz P4 with the 1.25 GHz G4 eMac SuperDrive, with 1GB RAM, 160GB HD and Bluetooth. FWIW, the estimated ship time is 1-3 days. Looks like this is NOT a paper launch! With .edu discount it came to $1,236.
a17inchFuture said:
ok, are you going to feel better if PB got updated? it's been a week since you got your PB and it's already updated... that would make you feel better than this eMac update?
i didn't say iBook update in a few months. i said i have a feeling you'd complain even if this eMac update occurred in a few months.
do you really feel eMac and PB are comparable? why didn't you get an eMac to begin with then?
integrated displays
as a geek who owns several computers and as a geek who consults for small companies and individuals, I can say with complete certainty that integrated displays, ala the imac and emac, are losing strategies.
period.
the only display that i want to see integrated is in a notebook.
an inexpensive toaster size aluminum chassied stand alone box taking style hints from the G5 Powermacs (something like the form factor made popular by shuttle). It needs to start at $500 base (with addons up to the $1000 range)
as a geek who owns several computers and as a geek who consults for small companies and individuals, I can say with complete certainty that integrated displays, ala the imac and emac, are losing strategies.
period.
the only display that i want to see integrated is in a notebook.
an inexpensive toaster size aluminum chassied stand alone box taking style hints from the G5 Powermacs (something like the form factor made popular by shuttle). It needs to start at $500 base (with addons up to the $1000 range)
This is great for those looking for a cheaper Mac. Good price with some good features! I still think we're looking at a slow period though... I don't think we'll see anything else until The Summer Show. Of course I could be wrong too!
adamberti said:Anyone got a link for Apple's price / return policy? Picked one up for my mother on Friday.... yes, just 4 days ago
Strangely enough, almost bought it 12 days ago, but for some reason the store had misplaced it's only eMac in stock, and I couldnt go get it until last Friday, one week later.
At least that went right for me, give's me some more breathing room in this whole price/return thingy.
call apple. they should give you some credit or an upgrade.
The eMac got a lot of little bumps to make it on par with an entry-level model. This is where it should have been 6 months ago.
The last eMac update wasn't an update, it was a price cut. So hardware updates are MORE due for the eMac than for a powerbook.
Just cause Apple has pro customers (which they love), doesn't mean they should ignore their consumer-end customers in favour of the pro customers constantly. They've done top-down updating for a long time. So the stepchild got to sit in the front seat of the car on the way home. Let him.
Way to go Steve.
The last eMac update wasn't an update, it was a price cut. So hardware updates are MORE due for the eMac than for a powerbook.
Just cause Apple has pro customers (which they love), doesn't mean they should ignore their consumer-end customers in favour of the pro customers constantly. They've done top-down updating for a long time. So the stepchild got to sit in the front seat of the car on the way home. Let him.
Way to go Steve.
adamberti said:Anyone got a link for Apple's price / return policy? Picked one up for my mother on Friday.... yes, just 4 days ago
Strangely enough, almost bought it 12 days ago, but for some reason the store had misplaced it's only eMac in stock, and I couldnt go get it until last Friday, one week later.
At least that went right for me, give's me some more breathing room in this whole price/return thingy.
You have ten days to return any Apple product but if you opened it then a restocking fee will apply. I'd return it if I were you and get the newer tech.
adamberti said:Anyone got a link for Apple's price / return policy? Picked one up for my mother on Friday.... yes, just 4 days ago
Strangely enough, almost bought it 12 days ago, but for some reason the store had misplaced it's only eMac in stock, and I couldnt go get it until last Friday, one week later.
At least that went right for me, give's me some more breathing room in this whole price/return thingy.
better check fast because the return policy on upgraded models is only 14 days.
edit: maybe it is only 10 days. last time i asked apple was about a year ago.
I think the two models are pretty sweet deals for under a grand.
Good processor, good HDD, just a little more RAM and bingo...a good, solid desktop machine.
Perfect for the internet, home photo, e-mail and home video crowd.
Nicely done.
Good processor, good HDD, just a little more RAM and bingo...a good, solid desktop machine.
Perfect for the internet, home photo, e-mail and home video crowd.
Nicely done.
stoid, when you said death of a company, i thought you meant the deaths of the people in it.
I know, here it comes, I guess i need to read more carefully, blah blah . . . its hard when there are so many talking to me at once, and i hav eso much to say.
I thought you were done with this topic though?
I know, here it comes, I guess i need to read more carefully, blah blah . . . its hard when there are so many talking to me at once, and i hav eso much to say.
I thought you were done with this topic though?
adamberti said:Anyone got a link for Apple's price / return policy? Picked one up for my mother on Friday.... yes, just 4 days ago
Strangely enough, almost bought it 12 days ago, but for some reason the store had misplaced it's only eMac in stock, and I couldnt go get it until last Friday, one week later.
At least that went right for me, give's me some more breathing room in this whole price/return thingy.
Here ya' go..:
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
If you are not satisfied with your Apple purchase of a pre-built product, please call 1-800-676-2775 for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returned unopened in the original box, we will exchange it or offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned to the Apple warehouse within 10 business days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 10% open box fee will be assessed on any opened hardware or accessory. If you purchased your order using an Apple Instant Loan or an Apple Business Lease, you may be asked to provide a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) for Apple to assess the 10% open box restocking fee.
Please note that Apple does not permit the return of or offer refunds for the following products:
Product that is custom configured to your specifications
Personalized iPods
Opened memory
Opened software
Electronic software downloads
Software Up to Date Program Products (SW upgrades)
NOTE: Apple recommends that you (1) use a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns and (2) either insure your package for safe return to Apple or declare the full value of the shipment so that you are completely protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit. If you choose not to (1) use a carrier that offers tracking and (2) insure or declare the full value of the product, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping. Please note that the United States Postal Service (USPS) offers limited tracking capabilities and that there is a 30-calendar-day waiting period before the USPS will initiate a trace.
teksmex69 said:
please read other threads here at MR. this kind of idea has been discussed many, many times - cheap, headless eMac/iMac. it's apparently not in apple's interest to make such a thing - and since apple is one of the few profittable computer companies, who's to say they are wrong?
micvog said:
Congratulations and welcome to the world of Macintosh! You won't regret switching.
... and it is still a hefty price for an old chip with yesterdays specs. For that kind of money you can get a PIV 3GHz with an 800MHz bus which is in the same league as the G5.bokdol said:
Or you can get a complete computer (including a 17" monitor & Windows XP) with a Celeron 2.4 GHz that still blows the G4 of the eMac out of the water...
An update like that for the eMac can only mean one thing... we shouldn't expect a lot for the other products the next few months. I would love to be wrong...
Well, at least they did update something, even though the update is lame.
groovebuster
P.S.: I dodn't get why anybody would wet their pants about that product update...
Zaty said:oops, double post again. Sorry, but the wheel keeps spinning and spinning and after 60 seconds Safari says it cannot connect. MacRumours seems to be pretty busy on the day 2004 began for Apple
yes there are TONS of double posts today..... How many servers does macrumors run off of?
i am all divy
i have gone divy with the news that its a cheap mac thats a intel killer at the price , can not wait until the next release .
bit busy on here !!!!!!!!!
well done apple
Tom
i have gone divy with the news that its a cheap mac thats a intel killer at the price , can not wait until the next release .
bit busy on here !!!!!!!!!
well done apple
Tom
latergator116 said:
When they say "only pre-built" does that mean it excludes comps with faster drives installed at apple?