So I just purchased a refurbished iMac from the Apple Store yesterday and they just announced iLife '11 today--will I be able to get that upgrade after the fact with a shipping fee or should I just return the iMac and reorder to get it... In other words, will the add the new iLife '11 to refurbished Mac's since it got announced or should I just say screw it all, haha! Thanks y'all!
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If I were to do a return, would I be able to go to a physical Apple Store to issue the return even if I ordered online? I guess that would be more of a hassle so I probably should just bug them for a voucher, haha!
Usually, the return has to be made to the same store (i.e. online store). As I said, give them a call and explain your situation. Tell Apple that it's ridiculous that you have to send it back to get one disc. Maybe you get a nice rep and he'll send you one for free
Fair enough, yeah, I'll just badger them to send me one, haha! I'm expecting the delivery this weekend, so I should be able to call them when it arrives or maybe before that? Thanks again y'all!
Yes! Great success--Apple does know how to take care of their customers, haha! Thanks for the info!
Sadly, I'm not. I just got my iMac today (ordered last Tuesday) and that is what I was told.
You got your iMac today meaning that you had ordered it a couple of days ago. I am quite curious to know whether you will get the new iLife'11 suit if you order your iMac now from Apple Store.
On the website, nothing is stated about new macs purchased online. My reason says that new mac will be equipped with the new iLife... but I may be wrong... I just want to order a new Mac without all these unnecessary troubles with sending forms and paying extra money for the new iLife suit.
From the website:
"How It Works
Qualifying purchases between
October 1 and October 19, 2010
Customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac computer or an Apple Certified Refurbished computer from the Apple Online Store between October 1 and October 19, 2010 that does not include iLife 11 can upgrade to iLife 11 for US $6.99 plus tax. Remember your completed order form must be postmarked or faxed by November 19, 2010.
If you purchased your computer from the Apple Online Store, an Apple Retail Store, or an Apple Authorized Reseller, follow one of these links to participate in the program. Subject to terms and conditions."
I do not see website says from what point a new Ilife will be included in box with new computer.
Any Mac ordered on or after the Oct 20, 2010 keynote will include the new iLife 11.