First off, as early adopters we all got what we paid for. Apple did not force us to fork the $599 for the iPhone, I gladly paid that amount knowing that was the price. They said it would be released on June 29th and they delivered. Whoever complained about the price drop after the fact dumb for doing so IMHO. Price drops happen in the consumer industry, and they happen faster in the technology industry. Albeit the iPhone price drop was unprecedented, Apple had every right to do it. At the time of purchase we as people who wanted the latest and greatest gadget knew that it costs $599 and we didn't get tricked into buying one. I have no regrets whatsoever about buying the phone at $599, it was the cost of owning it first, not Apple screwing over the early adopters. It was a bonus for them to give us all a $100 rebate. Just saying.
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First off, as early adopters we all got what we paid for. Apple did not force us to fork the $599 for the iPhone, I gladly paid that amount knowing that was the price. They said it would be released on June 29th and they delivered. Whoever complained about the price drop after the fact dumb for doing so IMHO. Price drops happen in the consumer industry, and they happen faster in the technology industry. Albeit the iPhone price drop was unprecedented, Apple had every right to do it. At the time of purchase we as people who wanted the latest and greatest gadget knew that it costs $599 and we didn't get tricked into buying one. I have no regrets whatsoever about buying the phone at $599, it was the cost of owning it first, not Apple screwing over the early adopters. It was a bonus for them to give us all a $100 rebate. Just saying.
You tried to spin the fact that Apple stocked a large amount of the hottest product of 2007 as proof that they screwed you over as an early adopter. Unfortunately, your powers of persuasion are pathetically weak and your argument falls flat on its face.
It will definately begin new threads. Such as, Unboxing Videos, pics, problems, likes, dislikes, etc.
OT: love the pun "post partum depression"
I think there are plenty of those now and most of them from people who have no need for the MBA. I'm sure there'll be even MORE of those once people get them. It's unfortunate but that's one thing the human race does well, b!tch at everything myself included LOL
A bit off topic, but still MBA
Any thoughts on Front Row?
The web site shows it as an accessory, but the specs don't show an Ir sensor. It was my belief that the remote works by Ir?
Any thoughts on Front Row?
The web site shows it as an accessory, but the specs don't show an Ir sensor. It was my belief that the remote works by Ir?
It does have an IR sensor. I forget where it talks about it, but somebody here already pointed us to the info at Apple and I did then read it there.
Last Q regarding Front Row
Thank you so much. Of all who have experience with Front row and a Mac, do you recommend it for the MBA?
Thank you so much. Of all who have experience with Front row and a Mac, do you recommend it for the MBA?
Should be great.
As for the IR, I have been searching for it and haven't found it, but I do know that I was pointed to something about it here before. Maybe you can do a search and find the thread.
I've never used it with my MBP. It just doesn't make sense to me on a laptop. The controls are right there in front of you. It might make more sense on a desktop or a 17-inch.
I almost got mine with my education discount as well, but then I saw my price that I could get it for through work, which couldn't have been accurate, but I jumped on it anyways. I ended up getting the air for the same price I could have gotten the white macbook for. Just wondered if anyone else got a sick price like that on theirs. Now I'm just sitting and waiting like everyone else for it to ship.
apple has never "screwed" anyone. you bought an iphone for 600 because you thought it was worth that price. no one forced you to do it.
and who told you you had to stand in line at all?
i hate people who complain about being "screwed." idiocy.
All true. I think an IQ test is needed for people to own and operate keyboards from now on. Too many people complaining about being an early adopter who gets "screwed". That's how the technology world works. Their is always newer and greater things to come out, and as it progresses the older technology becomes less in value/cost. And be greatful that the people who are complaining got $100 store credit. Steve Jobs could have just laughed and said, "Screw you all"
But that's just my view.
While it would be great if there was some sort of speed bump, it would be highly unlikely since these chips were designed by Intel for Apple specifically, and also since the delay in shipping is a matter of two weeks, not the month or two lag time between the keynote and the original MBP release. However, I would not complain if you were correct
My order (placed within 5 minutes of the keynote) also went from "prepared" to "not yet shipped". While patience is a virtue, I am excited for the arrival of my new machine!
I personally would pre-order now. I have always gotten my Apple equipment faster by pre-ordering than waiting for the stores to receive stock. Exceptions are those announcements (like the June MBP update) that were available immediately online and in store.
If your local Apple store gets stock before your order ships, just cancel your pre-order.
I understand this and I wish the Airbook had a slightly smaller footprint. But, let's not get too sentimental. The 12" PB was a slow as molasses and the screen was, by today's standard's, just awful. And I think it was about the same price as an Airbook. We might have preferred a smaller screen and associated footprint for the MBA, but my gawd, 4 years ago if you had offered a 12" PB user an MBA instead: he would have grabbed it - might have missed the footprint, but not the brick-like thickness, G4 speeds, dull display (and the short batt life).
I have not yet decided whether to get an MBA - I have a bunch of Macs these days - will check it out in store this weekend
Question - someone mentioned the airline adaptor: will the adaptor for my MBP not work with the MBA?
Agreed. The 12" Powerbook was a glorified iBook. It never got much fanfare due to it's slowness and limited ram options, no backlit keyboard or ambient light sensor and no PC card slot and the GPU was subpar at best. Now that the Air is released and essentially the replacement of the 12" people are acting like the 12" was a revolutionary product since the lightbulb when in fact the Air offers a lot more.
Umm, and just how did Apple actually screw their customers or YOU for that matter? Let's see, a new revolutionary product announced for June 29th was released on schedule, plenty copies supplied to the retail stores to meet demand, so many copies available at the Apple store that Ebay sales of the iPhone were slow due to Apple's overstock. Hmm, sounds like you screwed YOURSELF by waiting in line.
Apple told no one to wait in line. That's YOUR fault.
