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MBP stolen. Worth it to contact Apple?
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They will probably blacklist it so that they can save on their warranty liability for that one laptop, not sure about the tracking bit though.
PEOPLE SUCK.
And Apple... they could probably care less. I suspect they would be more concerned with someone using your serial number for obtaining a discount upgrade to Jag. That would effect them personally!
Anyone here use LoJack for the Mac?
Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that man.. people these days are terrible. You might have some luck if you contact Apple, not entirely sure though.
I'm also wondering, does anyone use LoJack?
I'm also wondering, does anyone use LoJack?
Probably not worth contacting. I don't think they would care. In fact, they want you to buy a new one anyway.
What is LoJack?
Lawdy mercy, so much guesswork... why not just check at the source
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300066
"How to report lost or stolen Apple product?
Apple does not have a formal flagging process for reporting stolen property. If you have lost or found an Apple product, please contact your local law enforcement agency to report it."
Informally, Authorized Apple dealers locally may keep a watch list of serials that come in for repair or come in to buy AC adaptors. But that depends on the local stores.
LoJack for Laptops
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300066
"How to report lost or stolen Apple product?
Apple does not have a formal flagging process for reporting stolen property. If you have lost or found an Apple product, please contact your local law enforcement agency to report it."
Informally, Authorized Apple dealers locally may keep a watch list of serials that come in for repair or come in to buy AC adaptors. But that depends on the local stores.
LoJack for Laptops
I can't believe that such a thing can happen down south. You must be in a city: I hate living in cities. I hate people who take and steal. Move somewhere where you can trust people.
No, but people in different places don't steal. I lived in Germany last year on the first floor and used my window as a door (in case I forget my keys). Roomates did the same. Anyway, left my powerbook on my desk in front of the window. Never a problem and never worried about it being a problem.
Oh yeah, i forgot I had something to add to the thread.
Do you have insurance? Is there anything about theft in your insurance? Just curious. My friend got specific insurance for his powerbook. Had to file a police report, but he got the cash relatively quick to replace his computer.
I don't know anything about insurance, but it was just a thought.
Yeah, with the exception of WWI, WWII and Hitler, those Germans are upstanding world citizens!
You're stereotyping. tsk tsk.
I assume you have renters insurance? If so, the insurance company is going to be more proactive then Apple ever will be in getting that computer back because they're in the hole for the money.
Long story short, everything is going to be covered by insurance (after an $1800 deductible).
I'm a film student so my parents homeowner's insurance covered me.
The Juicy Details:
I left at 6:30 to have dinner. My roommate came back at 7:30 and found the house a wreck. They broke in right after I left (they were staking out). It was broad daylight.
In all, they stole...
4 laptops (2 Apple, 2 Dell)
5 cameras
- my Sony handycam
- my Canon 20d (w/ 28-135 EF lens, and battery grip attached)
- my Canon p&s
- the school's Canon XL1 (which we had rented out all semester and were returning the next morning)
- roommate's Canon digital elph
DVD player
Gamecube
25 of my DVDs
iPod Shuffle
roommate's portable hard drive
The short film I had been working on since January was being duplicated from one of my hard drives to another when they broke in. The ripped the laptop off the desk (consequently pulling my 20" LCD, keyboard and mouse with it). That must've freaked them out so they forgot to grab the drives. If they had taken all 5 of my external drives, I would've lost all the pictures and film projects from the last 3 years.
All I have left right now are my harddrives and my Canon GL2. As long as I have my harddrives, I'm a happy camper.
Next week: shopping spree.
I'm a film student so my parents homeowner's insurance covered me.
The Juicy Details:
I left at 6:30 to have dinner. My roommate came back at 7:30 and found the house a wreck. They broke in right after I left (they were staking out). It was broad daylight.
In all, they stole...
4 laptops (2 Apple, 2 Dell)
5 cameras
- my Sony handycam
- my Canon 20d (w/ 28-135 EF lens, and battery grip attached)
- my Canon p&s
- the school's Canon XL1 (which we had rented out all semester and were returning the next morning)
- roommate's Canon digital elph
DVD player
Gamecube
25 of my DVDs
iPod Shuffle
roommate's portable hard drive
The short film I had been working on since January was being duplicated from one of my hard drives to another when they broke in. The ripped the laptop off the desk (consequently pulling my 20" LCD, keyboard and mouse with it). That must've freaked them out so they forgot to grab the drives. If they had taken all 5 of my external drives, I would've lost all the pictures and film projects from the last 3 years.
All I have left right now are my harddrives and my Canon GL2. As long as I have my harddrives, I'm a happy camper.
Next week: shopping spree.
Holy cow, they cleaned you guys out! And "staking you out" is RIGHT! Someone had obviously seen you coming and going with cameras and equipment. Either that or someone from your school or knows yer in film school.
Anyway... sorry for that, man. I had that happen once in my life... and its a very sickening feeling. Thank goodness you still have your footage and photos. And well, the BEST thing for that knot-in-your-gut feeling is what you already mentioned... SHOPPING SPREE!
Just one other thing... are all 5 drives filled with DIFFERENT and original stuff? Or are some of them backup drives? Just the thought of you having 3 years worth of work, 5 DRIVES WORTH, and only one copy.... kinda gives me the heeby jeebies!
Oh... and sorry I don't have much to contribute to your questions. I just related a bit to your story and wanted to pass along my empathy.
And "staking you out" is RIGHT! Someone had obviously seen you coming and going with cameras and equipment. Either that or someone from your school or knows yer in film school.Anyway... sorry for that, man. I had that happen once in my life... and its a very sickening feeling. Thank goodness you still have your footage and photos. And well, the BEST thing for that knot-in-your-gut feeling is what you already mentioned... SHOPPING SPREE!
Just one other thing... are all 5 drives filled with DIFFERENT and original stuff? Or are some of them backup drives? Just the thought of you having 3 years worth of work, 5 DRIVES WORTH, and only one copy.... kinda gives me the heeby jeebies!
Oh... and sorry I don't have much to contribute to your questions. I just related a bit to your story and wanted to pass along my empathy.
That's odd. I just saw an auction on eBay for:
4 laptops (2 Apple, 2 Dell)
5 cameras
- my Sony handycam
- my Canon 20d (w/ 28-135 EF lens, and battery grip attached)
- my Canon p&s
- the school's Canon XL1 (which we had rented out all semester and were returning the next morning)
- roommate's Canon digital elph
DVD player
Gamecube
25 of my DVDs
iPod Shuffle
roommate's portable hard drive
Seriously, I feel for you. That would really suck.
4 laptops (2 Apple, 2 Dell)
5 cameras
- my Sony handycam
- my Canon 20d (w/ 28-135 EF lens, and battery grip attached)
- my Canon p&s
- the school's Canon XL1 (which we had rented out all semester and were returning the next morning)
- roommate's Canon digital elph
DVD player
Gamecube
25 of my DVDs
iPod Shuffle
roommate's portable hard drive
Seriously, I feel for you. That would really suck.
I feel for you. Except i dont think insurance covers mine. my mbp 2.33 was stolen on monday by some ****! my apt wasnt broken into, but stole it from my backpack. I reported it stolen to the cops, but apple didnt give a ****. Also, the cops have to call apple from my understanding.
noooo a digital SLR. I'd die if someone stole my rebel xt, sure its not the most expensive model, but I spent a lot of my savings on that thing. And i'd do the same if someone stole my MBP too..spent a lot of my savings on this thing too.
Apple does not keep a database of stolen computer (even though they should) You would be best to give the serial number to the police. In most places if someone pawns anything of value there is a holding period where the serial number can be verified with the police.
I have Under Cover installed on my MBP. When you get your mbp back/get another one. I would suggest getting something like Under Cover. I was only $40 and well worth it in my opinion.
I have Under Cover installed on my MBP. When you get your mbp back/get another one. I would suggest getting something like Under Cover. I was only $40 and well worth it in my opinion.
Let this be a lesson to all:
http://us.kensington.com/html/11209.html
Buy and use locks. All notebooks have them, along with many external hard drives, LCDs, etc.
They may not prevent a really determined criminal, but most criminals won't bother to try to steal something that is locked down. They just want to get in and get out, so if you can make it difficult for them to get something, they probably won't take it.
http://us.kensington.com/html/11209.html
Buy and use locks. All notebooks have them, along with many external hard drives, LCDs, etc.
They may not prevent a really determined criminal, but most criminals won't bother to try to steal something that is locked down. They just want to get in and get out, so if you can make it difficult for them to get something, they probably won't take it.