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New PowerBooks - Finally
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Re: New silver beast
What? Are these your first Macs, or you've already gotten rid of the old ones?
Thanks
Thanks for the responce and all the support given in my time of waiting. I called Airborne of Friday and even though it was Overnight priority they told me I wouldn't get it until Monday. If it was shipped on Friday doesn't that mean I would receive it on Saturday? Maybe I'm deranged with all of this waiting. Heaven awaits on Monday though.
Thanks for the responce and all the support given in my time of waiting. I called Airborne of Friday and even though it was Overnight priority they told me I wouldn't get it until Monday. If it was shipped on Friday doesn't that mean I would receive it on Saturday? Maybe I'm deranged with all of this waiting. Heaven awaits on Monday though.
Re: Re: New silver beast
No I've got a 450mh G4 and a 700mh iBook, over the years I've owned 13 macs it's just that I've updated all my main software this year ready for the G5 (Logic 6, Reaktor 4, Moog modular, Tassman Traktor DJ etc. & they all run sow slow that I just don't want to play with them. Since ordering the G52G I've also got 2 new synth and a MoTU 828mkII so I can work in 24/96 & my G4 cannot run all this kit so I've given up trying, But the phone is cool. I need my G5.
Now If apple made a mobile phone. That would be one hell of a device, although no one would have one and the Dell version would be in all the shops.
No I've got a 450mh G4 and a 700mh iBook, over the years I've owned 13 macs it's just that I've updated all my main software this year ready for the G5 (Logic 6, Reaktor 4, Moog modular, Tassman Traktor DJ etc. & they all run sow slow that I just don't want to play with them. Since ordering the G52G I've also got 2 new synth and a MoTU 828mkII so I can work in 24/96 & my G4 cannot run all this kit so I've given up trying, But the phone is cool. I need my G5.
Now If apple made a mobile phone. That would be one hell of a device, although no one would have one and the Dell version would be in all the shops.
Re: Re: Be Happy
No it's a C350 very small.
Is there anyone still waiting for powerbooks in the UK.
No it's a C350 very small.
Is there anyone still waiting for powerbooks in the UK.
Dead Pixel
I too had a dead pixel from the moment I started up my new 15.2 Aluminum PB. I took it straight to the Apple Store and the guy at the Genius Bar said that in order to keep costs down there is a "threshold" for the screens... meaning that is acceptable that a certain amount of screens come with dead pixels. My luck that I'm within that threshold, huh?
I too had a dead pixel from the moment I started up my new 15.2 Aluminum PB. I took it straight to the Apple Store and the guy at the Genius Bar said that in order to keep costs down there is a "threshold" for the screens... meaning that is acceptable that a certain amount of screens come with dead pixels. My luck that I'm within that threshold, huh?
dead pixel
so if you happen to get a dead pixel on the new PB, you can't do anything about it?!?
i'm waiting for 15".... crap i hope no dead pixels!!
so if you happen to get a dead pixel on the new PB, you can't do anything about it?!?
i'm waiting for 15".... crap i hope no dead pixels!!
Re: Dead Pixel
On the Apple site is there any small print about dead pixels.
I've ordered a 15.2 PB & a 23 LCD from my local Dealer, when I pick them up I'll check them at the store before I buy.
I hope they are OK, don't know what I do if there is a problem.
On the Apple site is there any small print about dead pixels.
I've ordered a 15.2 PB & a 23 LCD from my local Dealer, when I pick them up I'll check them at the store before I buy.
I hope they are OK, don't know what I do if there is a problem.
Dead pixels...
If you have followed it before an inside policy of Apple had leaked about their stance on dead/stuck pixels. The threshold on that paper seemed to be 7 in total or any combination of up to 4 stuck 5 dead if I remember correctly. Of course that was an older paper and the policy might be different now. However no manufacturer of LCD monitors (at least computer ones) provides 0 bad pixel tollerance and the 7 pixels for apple is a good number. However depending on where the pixels are (center or sides), how concentrated they are and so on can affect the decision. But one dead / stuck pixel is not reason for replacement.
Now of course if you bought it from Apple you cannot return it but if you had bought it form a place like Amazon they accept returns with no questions asked.... So at least you have a second chance.
If you have followed it before an inside policy of Apple had leaked about their stance on dead/stuck pixels. The threshold on that paper seemed to be 7 in total or any combination of up to 4 stuck 5 dead if I remember correctly. Of course that was an older paper and the policy might be different now. However no manufacturer of LCD monitors (at least computer ones) provides 0 bad pixel tollerance and the 7 pixels for apple is a good number. However depending on where the pixels are (center or sides), how concentrated they are and so on can affect the decision. But one dead / stuck pixel is not reason for replacement.
Now of course if you bought it from Apple you cannot return it but if you had bought it form a place like Amazon they accept returns with no questions asked.... So at least you have a second chance.
Loopy I am not sure if they will let you open it. They didnt let me and if you open it then if you decide you dont want it you have to pay 10% restocking fee... I think that policy is a bit harsh... you should be given a few days guaranteed return as with just about any other manufacturer and any retailer
Re: Re: Re: Be Happy
Dunno about that. I have yet to order mine (waiting for Panther to be preinstalled). But I went today to the Stuff Magazine-What Hi-Fi? exhibition at London Olympia and there was a Apple corner hosted by John Lewis and they definitely had a new Al15" and a G5 (monoprocessor) and they had a stock of all the new iPods... really cool.
Re: Dead Pixel
I don't think there is a LCD manufacturer with a 0 dead pixel policy. Most of the time the threshold is something between 5 and 10 pixels. It's common practice.
Re: Thanks
no shipper will give it to you by saturday if you chose overnight except USPS. Only if you choose Overnight Priority Saturday shipping is when they'll actually bring it to you by saturday.
So if they ship it on friday, u'll get it on monday.
no shipper will give it to you by saturday if you chose overnight except USPS. Only if you choose Overnight Priority Saturday shipping is when they'll actually bring it to you by saturday.
So if they ship it on friday, u'll get it on monday.
Pixels, Delivery
this is from Nürnberg, Germay.
I got my 15" AlBook SD on thursday with one Pixel a little lighter than the others. Since I'm working at a Apple reseller can tell u this about dead Pixels: up to 3 are in the treshhold. - if there are more u can bring it back to have it fixed. That's what I heard, cannot know about it 'cause we never ever had a single device with more than 2 dead pixels. And: even for me there's no chance to give it back cause of the one pixel that isn't perfekt.
this is from Nürnberg, Germay.
I got my 15" AlBook SD on thursday with one Pixel a little lighter than the others. Since I'm working at a Apple reseller can tell u this about dead Pixels: up to 3 are in the treshhold. - if there are more u can bring it back to have it fixed. That's what I heard, cannot know about it 'cause we never ever had a single device with more than 2 dead pixels. And: even for me there's no chance to give it back cause of the one pixel that isn't perfekt.
Exactly. Apple's Q4 corresponds to the survey's Q3. That's why I was a bit pessimistic about Apple's market share for Q3 2003(calendar). For 2 and a half month out of 3, they must have sold very few PBs.Originally posted by MadMan
FYI - Apple is shipping anything and everything it can by the end of Sept, so it will count for their Q4 numbers. Earnings call is set for Oct 15th.
MM
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I have yet to order mine, and I am still hesitating between the 12" and the 15" (well, sort of). At the moment, I got a iBook 12", and for what I use my mac at home, the size is perfect. And I saw a PB12" (the old model) the other day, and that thing feels sweet. Against it, I'd have to say the size of the screen: I'm used to enormous screen size on my Mac at work, so I feel boxed in when I use my iBook.
The last point is that I buy a new laptop once a year (almost) and the higher pay for it new, the more I lose when I resell it after a year (yeah, I know I'm tight...).
My powerbook is now next to my door (at the airport waiting for delivery). and i'm so surprise RIGHT ON TIME. It took to package exactly 2 business day to come here from taiwan. Those days were longest 2(4 with weekend days) days of my life. Now it here i, i think i'm gonna cry.
Wow, having to wait from july to march...
Is there any possibility to cancel your order? I think you can just pick one up from a local reseller before that scheduled ship date. Or are you hoping to get the G5 PB that will be introduced at MWSF?
M.
Wait for it to be in your hands before you start crying, you never know what might happen. Even then, prepare a tissue so that your tears don't fall on your baby...Originally posted by nalfein
My powerbook is now next to my door (at the airport waiting for delivery). and i'm so surprise RIGHT ON TIME. It took to package exactly 2 business day to come here from taiwan. Those days were longest 2(4 with weekend days) days of my life. Now it here i, i think i'm gonna cry.