Opened? MB sold as new in retail store.

[kylep6190]

Sounds like the Apple salesmen need a new pitch. They should be talking about how you can use Mac and Windows interchangeably, and then emphasizing the good points about a Mac ie it's security, sleek and easy easy to use design, and affordable cost nowadays. Coming out bashing windows just makes people think he is some desuche bag like the politicians on TV. I am about to make the switch to a Mac myself and what convinced me was reading unbiased articles online about their performance. Sure Mac isn't the perfect system, and it may not be for everyone. But people need to re-evaluate Mac's, because from what ive read I don't see any reason why a business wouldn't rather use Mac than Windows computers. They are much more secure, easier interface to use/learn = more productivity and happiness from employees, and cost really isn't an issue since no business is going to be buying a $500 PC that will last them 1 year and be slower than death.

 

[ab2650]

Sounds like the Apple salesmen need a new pitch. They should be talking about how you can use Mac and Windows interchangeably, and then emphasizing the good points about a Mac ie it's security, sleek and easy easy to use design, and affordable cost nowadays. Coming out bashing windows just makes people think he is some desuche bag like the politicians on TV. I am about to make the switch to a Mac myself and what convinced me was reading unbiased articles online about their performance. Sure Mac isn't the perfect system, and it may not be for everyone. But people need to re-evaluate Mac's, because from what ive read I don't see any reason why a business wouldn't rather use Mac than Windows computers. They are much more secure, easier interface to use/learn = more productivity and happiness from employees, and cost really isn't an issue since no business is going to be buying a $500 PC that will last them 1 year and be slower than death.

I'm not standing in defense of retail drones, but they do need to have a certain sense of psychic ability when reading the customer. The reasons I'm in there to buy a MacBook are totally different from what Grandma Betty is in there for, and totally different from Smelly Internet Guy is there for.

I definitely second "shopping at home" especially when it comes to Apple; Yeah, you get instant gratification when you pick it up retail but it means, omg, interacting with people!

 

[cohibadad]

I also wish I could get the Apple with the previous version of OS-X since it appears there are some issues with 10.5. Any new operating system will have issues, when they first come out.

I haven't seen a pre-installed Leopard machine yet so now is the time to buy one if you want to start with Tiger. Although if you are primarily going to be using Windows software you would want Leopard if you want to Boot Camp as it was only available as beta on Tiger before Leopard was released. FWIW I have no Leopard issues and I both virtualize and Boot Camp Windows. Most store employees I find either annoying and of little use Apple or others so I wouldn't let that sway my opinion of the product. You could buy online but I would think you would have a better chance of getting a Tiger machine in the store if you are dead set on that.

 

[Ish]

I use the store in Birmingham in the UK and considering it's usually very busy I've never had any complaints with the service, whether I've been for repairs, (not me personally!) to buy something or just to see what's new. One thing I have noticed though, is that if you mention some issues such as the new magsafe power leads or screen issues they sound surprised.

Hope the one in Milton Keynes is as good when it opens as it's much nearer. Fingers crossed it won't be too much longer!