Other misc questions (Corrosion on motherboard)

[nintendude]

Take your new Air and run! You're very lucky they're offering to replace it at all - I would've thought since they made you pay for the repair that they had voided the warranty due to liquid damage. As for the two models, totally up to you - do you want the faster processor and SSD? I'd think "yes" is the answer you'd like to say, unless the $300 is a huge issue...

The warranty would've been voided if I decided not to repair through them.

I'll probably go for the faster processor/SSD but I'd rather have a Macbook Pro over that. If anyone could shed some light on different computer type replacements, that would be appreciated.

 

[Lhk1617]

Woah voided if you didn't repair with them? This seems fishy. It sounds like they charged you for the repair. Then charged Apple for the repair (under warranty). Ask for the MBP the worst they could say is "no".

 

[Scottsdale]

I have read about others switching to an MBP when offered a replacement. In all honesty, the MBA is really outdated right now. If an MBA will not do everything you want and not as fast as you want, and for not as long as you want to use it as your Mac definitely ask for an MBP instead. Plus, I would imagine they will give you a low-end MBP which will save them some money. Don't think about the money differences, just consider what will work for you. If you are going to go with the MBA, I would suggest you pay $300 for the upgrade to CPU and SSD.


good luck

 

[nintendude]

I went to a retail store and got my computer replaced. They couldn't swap it out for a Pro because they apparently can only replace it with the same type of computer the original repair was for. Regardless, I still have a brand new Air so I guess that's good. Thanks for your help people.

 

[ouimetnick]

Glad that everything is sorted. Just make sure to take EXTRA care of your new Air.

 

[stoconnell]

I went to a retail store and got my computer replaced. They couldn't swap it out for a Pro because they apparently can only replace it with the same type of computer the original repair was for. Regardless, I still have a brand new Air so I guess that's good. Thanks for your help people.

Which model Air did you end up with? I am guessing the higher spec.

 

[nintendude]

Which model Air did you end up with? I am guessing the higher spec.

Actually the lower end model, I'm kinda strapped for cash now.

 

[nintendude]

Other misc info

1. Apparently, AppleCare can't give a prorated refund if the AppleCare wasn't purchased through an authorized reseller...looks like the remaining year on my plan is now wasted

2. In light of the rumor that the Macbook Airs will be updated soon, do I have any chance of being able to swap this out with the future base model if it does happen within a few days? Help would be appreciated, thanks.