Several weeks ago a series of events transpired that generated a need for me to purchase a new 15" laptop. Here we are - fully six weeks since the MBP was announced and still virtually no in store availability - my on-line order is still a month from scheduled arrival. This is now a crunch on my business. Apple has no new 15" PB for sale and long wait times for the MBP. It is difficult to understand how a sophisticated company like Apple could put its customers and itself in a situation like this. IMO, this is not a simple "high demand" situation - everyone knew how overdue the laptop line was for an update - high demand could not have been a surprise. Supply is still VERY POOR 6 weeks post announcement. Come on Apple - get your production capability ramped up.
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Apple Corps said:
You can get Powerbooks, from Amazon.com.
Otherwise, maybe your MacBook Pro will ship soon
Best of luck with it.powerbook911 - thanks for the PB lead at Amazon. I went ahead and ordered a brand new one - should be here by Wednesday. There are reports of the MBP shipping earlier than scheduled - maybe I'll get lucky and get a good one early. Or - maybe one of our local resellers will get one in. I am hoping that the 1.67 DL I just ordered does not have the banding problem on the screen - I had great luck with my 1.25 AlPB - zero problems
Cheers
Cheers
yoda13 - EXCELLENT question
Amazon has a 30 day return option w/o restocking fees. If I can find a "good" MBP I will purchase it through a reseller and cancel my Apple order and return the PB - probably in "un-opened" condition. The PB order was to cover my business needs in the event there is a major issue with the new MBP. Lacking other options - I'll accept the Apple order and see if it is problem free. If not, I'll return it and have a glass of wine and wonder what to do
I've spent a lot more time confirming return policies than I want to but must avoid a drawn out repair / return cycle. I must have a high performing laptop w/i the next three weeks because of business needs. I've even looked at the new Vaio - WOW - they look great (just not the right OS). My hope is to get a GOOD MBP soon - I do choke a bit at the thought of purchasing a "new" PB with 167 frontside bus and all of the end of life technology. Maybe this will be the week it all sorts out.
Amazon has a 30 day return option w/o restocking fees. If I can find a "good" MBP I will purchase it through a reseller and cancel my Apple order and return the PB - probably in "un-opened" condition. The PB order was to cover my business needs in the event there is a major issue with the new MBP. Lacking other options - I'll accept the Apple order and see if it is problem free. If not, I'll return it and have a glass of wine and wonder what to do
I've spent a lot more time confirming return policies than I want to but must avoid a drawn out repair / return cycle. I must have a high performing laptop w/i the next three weeks because of business needs. I've even looked at the new Vaio - WOW - they look great (just not the right OS). My hope is to get a GOOD MBP soon - I do choke a bit at the thought of purchasing a "new" PB with 167 frontside bus and all of the end of life technology. Maybe this will be the week it all sorts out.
Well - I was able to purchase a stock 2.0 MBP through a reseller. About 15 minutes of experience on it thus far. It runs DEAD QUIET - no noise - no screen issues other than a bit of uneven backlighting (no show stopper IMO).
I'll report more later today.
Regards - Rick
I'll report more later today.
Regards - Rick
A few more hours experience -
Ran the battery down to near zero and am recharging now - will load MS Office tonight and play around with it. Still ++++
Rick
Ran the battery down to near zero and am recharging now - will load MS Office tonight and play around with it. Still ++++
Rick