I just got a custom Imac 21.5 3.33GH ATI 4670 model on December 14. But I come to realize that this Imac is still not powerful enough or it is too slow for my needs. I'm a software engineer and my jobs depend on a very powerful computer. I often run many applications and servers at the same time (like MS server 2008 enterprise, MS studio professional, CS4, and more. I 'm running MS application via boot camp or Parallel desktop 5 and it becomes worse when i run those programs visually ) I thought upgrading to C2D 3.33 would be enough, but that's wrong. Moreover, after installing those heavy-required-powerful-computer programs including Parallel desktop 5, turning on the iMac always takes me about 3 - 5 minutes. so slow for the new computer. I did aftermarket upgrade for ram to 8 GB. it helps but not much I expected
I 'm deciding to return this thing and upgrade to i7 model since it has not passed 14 days yet. However, I heard that CTO model cannot be returned. Is it true? I went to Apple Website and read under the return policy section, but it didn't say anything like that. (See the details below) Has Apple changed the rule?
Returns policy
Items purchased at the Apple Online Store between October 31, 2009 and December 24, 2009, may be returned through January 9, 2010. Please note that all other terms and conditions provided in the Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy are still applicable with respect to such items purchased, including the assessment of a 10% restocking fee on any open box item. All purchases made after December 24, 2009 are subject to the standard Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy, which requires returns to be made within 14 calendar days of the date of receipt. For more information, refer to the Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy.
To return an item, please visit online Order Status for assistance 24 hours a day, or call 1-800-676-2775, Monday – Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or Saturday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific time.
Returns are subject to the Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy. For iPhone returns, please refer to the iPhone return policy. For eligible Mac, iPod, and third-party products, you have up to 14 calendar days from the time you receive your item(s) to initiate a return. A 10% restocking fee will be assessed for opened items. Shipping fees are not refundable.
Items that cannot be returned include:
1. Opened memory
2. Opened software*
3. Electronic Software Downloads
4. Personalized iPods
5. Software Up-to-Date Program Products (software upgrades)
6. Apple Gift Cards
7. Apple Gift Packaging (origami style gift box with ribbon and greeting card)
8. Apple Developer Connection Products (Membership and Technical Support)
* You may return software after rejecting the licensing terms, provided the software is not installed on a computer. However, software that contains a printed software license may not be returned if the seal or sticker on the software media packaging is broken.
Regarding to the bold text, Does it mean i dont have to return it now but after Jan 9 ? So my 14 days policy cover until then?
Thanks so much
Andy
PS you might want to ask me why I bought iMac if most of my jobs is on window-based environment. The answer is I 'm building some applications for Iphone and might move to work for Apple in the future (i'm only 29 )
I 'm deciding to return this thing and upgrade to i7 model since it has not passed 14 days yet. However, I heard that CTO model cannot be returned. Is it true? I went to Apple Website and read under the return policy section, but it didn't say anything like that. (See the details below) Has Apple changed the rule?
Returns policy
Items purchased at the Apple Online Store between October 31, 2009 and December 24, 2009, may be returned through January 9, 2010. Please note that all other terms and conditions provided in the Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy are still applicable with respect to such items purchased, including the assessment of a 10% restocking fee on any open box item. All purchases made after December 24, 2009 are subject to the standard Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy, which requires returns to be made within 14 calendar days of the date of receipt. For more information, refer to the Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy.
To return an item, please visit online Order Status for assistance 24 hours a day, or call 1-800-676-2775, Monday – Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or Saturday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific time.
Returns are subject to the Apple Online Store Sales and Refunds Policy. For iPhone returns, please refer to the iPhone return policy. For eligible Mac, iPod, and third-party products, you have up to 14 calendar days from the time you receive your item(s) to initiate a return. A 10% restocking fee will be assessed for opened items. Shipping fees are not refundable.
Items that cannot be returned include:
1. Opened memory
2. Opened software*
3. Electronic Software Downloads
4. Personalized iPods
5. Software Up-to-Date Program Products (software upgrades)
6. Apple Gift Cards
7. Apple Gift Packaging (origami style gift box with ribbon and greeting card)
8. Apple Developer Connection Products (Membership and Technical Support)
* You may return software after rejecting the licensing terms, provided the software is not installed on a computer. However, software that contains a printed software license may not be returned if the seal or sticker on the software media packaging is broken.
Regarding to the bold text, Does it mean i dont have to return it now but after Jan 9 ? So my 14 days policy cover until then?
Thanks so much
Andy
PS you might want to ask me why I bought iMac if most of my jobs is on window-based environment. The answer is I 'm building some applications for Iphone and might move to work for Apple in the future (i'm only 29 )