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Store is Down!

cujimmy said:
Why does the store go down? It doesn't need to, surely?

Amazon doesn't go down when they introduce new products. eBay doesn't go down everytime a new auction begins.
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It might cause errors in their system and Apple has to test that everything is working (no glitches like free upgrades etc) and reboot the servers. You can configure items in Amazon or eBay, that might be the reason
 
Wow will be quite surreal if a new Mac Pro comes out.

I was in the que wondering when the 2010 model would come out in Feb. I caved in and got a 2009 because I needed a new comp. I made the right call, but damn, lets see the new graphic cards! GT 120 aint cutting it....
 
cujimmy said:
Why does the store go down? It doesn't need to, surely?

Amazon doesn't go down when they introduce new products. eBay doesn't go down everytime a new auction begins.
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Those sites are more akin to general stores; they don't have specific custom content per item. Apple has a lot of pages to update/test and database changes in the background.

As a ex-SCM/Deployment & Release manager, I can understand the need for some downtime to make absolutely sure everything is up and tested on the live servers before allowing the picky public to get their grubby paws on it.

Yes its nicer for us to not experience downtime, but in terms of product quality (the front end web experience) it is preferable.

..and the waiting does indeed build suspense....
 
Is it me or does it feel like more than coincidence that we might see the 27" ACD launch on 7/27? :eek:
 
Maybe I'll finally have some iMacs, ACD's, Mac Pro's [re-design baby!] and maybe even something new *cough* Apple multi-touch hardware *cough* to sell after nearly 3 weeks of a whole lot of nothing on the non-notebook and mobile Apple front! :rolleyes:

Crossing fingers, crossing toes. ;)

Gawd I wish Apple would put out a multi-touchscreen iMac already to bury all those cheesy touchscreen windows POS's the same way the iPad has buried the windows netJUNKbook market... :cool:
 
Anyone calling in today from work? I know the refresh to some people is almost like a holiday! LOL!!!!:)
 
Say welcome to the new Magic Pro, with integrated rainbow projector, multitouch DVD burner, to pinch out your disks, and a new and revolutionary glossy case so you can see yourself in it and drool as it shines magically :p

Nah, let's get those desktops updated already.
 
Could this be the addition of the new iLife 11 or maybe even iWork software?
 
costabunny said:
Those sites are more akin to general stores; they don't have specific custom content per item. Apple has a lot of pages to update/test and database changes in the background.

As a ex-SCM/Deployment & Release manager, I can understand the need for some downtime to make absolutely sure everything is up and tested on the live servers before allowing the picky public to get their grubby paws on it.

Yes its nicer for us to not experience downtime, but in terms of product quality (the front end web experience) it is preferable.

..and the waiting does indeed build suspense....
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While this is definitely true, there have been times (albeit rare) that Apple did do silent updates. One of the MacBooks (non-unibody, I think) was updated from the X3100 to nVidia 3400m without a single yellow sticky. (I forget if it was this particular MacBook but I know it was a MacBook). I also have a feeling that way back when the PowerMac G4s were "leaked" I think that was a silent update as well (not sure about this at all though).
 
cujimmy said:
Why does the store go down? It doesn't need to, surely?

Amazon doesn't go down when they introduce new products. eBay doesn't go down everytime a new auction begins.
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Where's the fun in that.
 
heesey1010 said:
While this is definitely true, there have been times (albeit rare) that Apple did do silent updates. One of the MacBooks (non-unibody, I think) was updated from the X3100 to nVidia 3400m without a single yellow sticky. (I forget if it was this particular MacBook but I know it was a MacBook). I also have a feeling that way back when the PowerMac G4s were "leaked" I think that was a silent update as well (not sure about this at all though).
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The last Macbook update did not result in the store going down, but the product line is simple as it is only one model to choose from with extremely limited BTO options.

The Mac Pro on the other hand, is THE most customizable Mac Apple has to offer. I would think the store would definitely need to go down to reflect all the BTO options and configurations.
 
we all play the waiting game and keeping thinking what will apple refresh with. maybe building the iphone pages for the new countries ahead of july 30.
 
Online Apple Store Down - Update Coming?

Just noticed that the online apple store is down - is there something coming? (rumoured new displays, mac pros etc?) after all, it is a tuesday...

This better make front page news :D
 
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