reduce .mac and jaguar

[jefhatfield]

i would like to see a surprise announcement at mwsf 2k3,

free .mac from now on

jaguar or the next version of osx listed at $59.95 us

agree? disagree?

 

[gerror]

I agree. Right now I'm on a trial .mac and it rules. But 100 dollars is a little too much. If it's 50 I'll think about it.

 

[MacAztec]

Re: reduce .mac and jaguar

Originally posted by jefhatfield
i would like to see a surprise announcement at mwsf 2k3,

free .mac from now on

jaguar or the next version of osx listed at $59.95 us

agree? disagree?

Then what would they do for the people that already payed for .mac?

 

[edesignuk]

Re: Re: reduce .mac and jaguar

Originally posted by MacAztec


Then what would they do for the people that already payed for .mac?

Refunds please!

But seriously, I don't see it happening. The next version of X for $60, well, it certainly should be for those of us who had to pay the full amount to go from 10.1 to 10.2, I feel Apple owe us a cheaper update next time round.

 

[Billicus]

Re: Re: Re: reduce .mac and jaguar

Originally posted by edesignuk

Refunds please!

But seriously, I don't see it happening. The next version of X for $60, well, it certainly should be for those of us who had to pay the full amount to go from 10.1 to 10.2, I feel Apple owe us a cheaper update next time round.

I agree. If apple could squeeze 120 out of us this time around, then whats to stop them from charging 120 for 10.3?

 

[jefhatfield]

Re: Re: reduce .mac and jaguar

Originally posted by MacAztec


Then what would they do for the people that already payed for .mac?

give them a free segway, of course

 

[TheInevitable]

What about $100 for .mac for life!?

 

[ftaok]

Re: Re: Re: Re: reduce .mac and jaguar

Originally posted by Billicus
I agree. If apple could squeeze 120 out of us this time around, then whats to stop them from charging 120 for 10.3?

Really, there's nothing stopping them from doing just that. But I really don't think they will.

Here's my speculation on the subject.

There will be a "free" upgrade to 10.3 for people who bought 10.2 or a system that came with 10.2 installed. You'll need to hang onto those upgrade coupons that came with your purchase to get the upgrade.

People that bought a system that came with 10.1 will have to shell out $130 to use 10.3, even those who got a "free" upgrade from 10.1 to 10.2.

To me, this kind of system would be fair. You pay full price for 0.2 upgrade, but pay a nominal "free" charge for a 0.1 upgrade. So based on what you've purchased, you'll get every other major update for "free".

NOTE - by "free", I mean $20 for s/h. Or if you get your butt to an Apple Store (or CompUSA), they'll hand you a CD.

 

[iJon]

Re: reduce .mac and jaguar

Originally posted by jefhatfield
free .mac from now on

haha yeah right. they wont do that and there is no need for them to do that. If you dont like .mac then dont buy it. I think what they will do is add tons more features to it in the future to make .mac more appealing. just have to wait and see. maybe macworld san francisco.

iJon