Why Apple rocks
07-26-2009, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='955232' date='Jul 26 2009, 10:46 PM
Yes. Yes they do. This particular machine was well out of warranty and this revision is more trouble than more recent iMacs (which I also have) when it comes to user access. That's occasionally the price you pay for design elegance. Either way, it was an hour plus of labor and it was a chargeable service, which they gave me for free. Hence my post, as most companies nickel and dime in these circumstances.
I dunno, i dont think apple rocks because of that
ive dropped and broken my bb storm five times and Best buy has let me use my replacment plan five times to get a new one i dont think best buy rocks for that, i think i expect it for the price of the phone and the price of the plan
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='955239' date='Jul 26 2009, 10:49 PM
I dunno, i dont think apple rocks because of that
ive dropped and broken my bb storm five times and Best buy has let me use my replacment plan five times to get a new one i dont think best buy rocks for that, i think i expect it for the price of the phone and the price of the plan
ive dropped and broken my bb storm five times and Best buy has let me use my replacment plan five times to get a new one i dont think best buy rocks for that, i think i expect it for the price of the phone and the price of the plan
Unlike your BlackBerry, my machine had no replacement plan and no Applecare plan. In this case, Apple could have charged me. I would have happily paid, and I expected to pay. I got my computer back, fixed, tested and cleaned - and I got it back two days earlier than expected. They didn't charge, and I appreciated that. They under-promised and over-delivered. So yes - they do indeed rock.
07-27-2009, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='955245' date='Jul 26 2009, 10:56 PM
If you'll pardon the pun, you're comparing Apples to oranges...
Unlike your BlackBerry, my machine had no replacement plan and no Applecare plan. In this case, Apple could have charged me. I would have happily paid, and I expected to pay. I got my computer back, fixed, tested and cleaned - and I got it back two days earlier than expected. They didn't charge, and I appreciated that. They under-promised and over-delivered. So yes - they do indeed rock.
Unlike your BlackBerry, my machine had no replacement plan and no Applecare plan. In this case, Apple could have charged me. I would have happily paid, and I expected to pay. I got my computer back, fixed, tested and cleaned - and I got it back two days earlier than expected. They didn't charge, and I appreciated that. They under-promised and over-delivered. So yes - they do indeed rock.
ok well you have lower expectations then me then
cleaning dust isnt working on anything, and logging and hour of labor and giving it to you for free was the right thing to do
07-27-2009, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='955233' date='Jul 27 2009, 08:47 AM
my issues w/ Apple
(1) everything is proprietary
(2) very expensive for what you get
(3) managing an Apple network is a lot more time consuming than Windows, they simply weren't made for corporate environment.
what i like about Apple:
(1) runs on linux
(2) they are sexy
(1) everything is proprietary
(2) very expensive for what you get
(3) managing an Apple network is a lot more time consuming than Windows, they simply weren't made for corporate environment.
what i like about Apple:
(1) runs on linux
(2) they are sexy
So if you had a company that produce smth for the IT industry (smth that would require software) and others would be in competition with you, would you give up your company's secrets so easily just to "HELP" or "SUPPORT" the Linux people?
(2) Not really. For example if you build a similar based PC compared to a Mac mini, you would arrive 200$ or so shortly but when you consider you spend 200-400$ on a VISTA license then you realize your PC ain't so cheap anymore (as a whole). Heck while a Vista Ultimate license is close to $ 400 a Mac Mini is $ 600.
I admit though that some parts and extras are a tad too expensive, but if you're so concerned about a few hunderd bucks for a company that made it's reputation of selling computers from software to hardware (= best match possible), you can always go ahead and buy third part hardware like RAMs and HDDs. Plenty of third party offers.
(3) Totally disagree. In fact i'm slowly upgrading my work network of computers to Macs. Also planning to even buy an Apple Xserve or a Mac Pro with Leopard Server on it. Networking is MILES easier on a Mac, and so is administering server services and processes. In fact you get the power of Linux server networks without the headaches of learning endless command lines. In fact pretty much everything else is simpler and better on a Mac.
About the (1) you like, i hate to disappoint you but almost anything is able to run on Linux, unless you're saying it's running Linux (OS X) which is wrong as that's quite some different OS. True they both have the common ancestor (UNIX).
(2) Agree. The sexiest and best looking machines out there. Also material quality is unmatched IMHO.
07-27-2009, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='955156' date='Jul 27 2009, 07:52 AM
Love Apple's products and service which is why I own the stock as well. 
I also wanted to buy Apple stocks (for the first time for me) when it was under $90 a couple of months ago, and now they're on the roll. I'm so hating myself for that. I wonder if now is too late, considering the $200 historical max (now being 160)
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='955145' date='Jul 27 2009, 12:47 AM
One of my old G5 iMacs started randomly putting itself to sleep lately. A look at the log files showed that the CPU was exceeding its maximum operating temperature and the OS was putting the machine to sleep as a protective measure.
My suspicion was that there was probably dust build up on the fans and heatsink, but this particular model of iMac (unlike later revisions) wasn't designed to be user-serviceable and case disassembly doesn't give easy access to the internals.
I took the machine to my local Apple store yesterday. They said they would take a look and would probably be able to get me the verdict by Monday.
In the event, they called me back same-day to tell me my machine was ready. There was indeed a build-up of dust on the fan blades and they cleaned up the fans and the rest of the internals.
The most pleasant surprise, however, was that not only was my well-out-of-warranty machine fixed, tested and cleaned, there was no charge. The machine is working perfectly.
Just one example of why this company absolutely rocks.
My suspicion was that there was probably dust build up on the fans and heatsink, but this particular model of iMac (unlike later revisions) wasn't designed to be user-serviceable and case disassembly doesn't give easy access to the internals.
I took the machine to my local Apple store yesterday. They said they would take a look and would probably be able to get me the verdict by Monday.
In the event, they called me back same-day to tell me my machine was ready. There was indeed a build-up of dust on the fan blades and they cleaned up the fans and the rest of the internals.
The most pleasant surprise, however, was that not only was my well-out-of-warranty machine fixed, tested and cleaned, there was no charge. The machine is working perfectly.
Just one example of why this company absolutely rocks.
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='955364' date='Jul 27 2009, 06:55 AM
I hate you!
I also wanted to buy Apple stocks (for the first time for me) when it was under $90 a couple of months ago, and now they're on the roll. I'm so hating myself for that. I wonder if now is too late, considering the $200 historical max (now being 160)
I also wanted to buy Apple stocks (for the first time for me) when it was under $90 a couple of months ago, and now they're on the roll. I'm so hating myself for that. I wonder if now is too late, considering the $200 historical max (now being 160)
07-27-2009, 03:45 AM
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I actually hate windows 7. They better have the "classic" taskbar option.
But yeah, RTM is out, and I'm getting it August 6th. Although, we wont see any real support for it till October 22nd.
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@BetterMakeWay: I'll get to you later. I have to shower. Keep working on the fan-boy speech tho <3 <3 <3
But yeah, RTM is out, and I'm getting it August 6th. Although, we wont see any real support for it till October 22nd.
Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='955233' date='Jul 27 2009, 01:47 AM
my issues w/ Apple
(1) runs on linux
(1) runs on linux
@BetterMakeWay: I'll get to you later. I have to shower. Keep working on the fan-boy speech tho <3 <3 <3
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It was nice that their shop did that for you. I personally still build all of my own (except laptops), so I can deal with cooling myself. It's certainly a big part of the equation.
I have been running Windows 7 for months now (32 bit on my netbook and 64 bit on my desktop), and I can tell you it is going to really shift the tide. Apple has had it really easy with Vista... but that period in their history is nearly over. I'm not saying Apple is in trouble or anything, but they're certainly going to have MUCH more competition from their competition.
I have been running Windows 7 for months now (32 bit on my netbook and 64 bit on my desktop), and I can tell you it is going to really shift the tide. Apple has had it really easy with Vista... but that period in their history is nearly over. I'm not saying Apple is in trouble or anything, but they're certainly going to have MUCH more competition from their competition.