Well, it's December.
They won't wait that late. Too many will have spent all their money by then except for businesses.22 days until Autumn ends.
Note that the US tax code that my company runs under stipulates that a purchase has to be ordered, delivered, AND PUT IN SERVICE by the end of the quarter to qualify for that quarter.They won't wait that late. Too many will have spent all their money by then except for businesses.
I was hoping to have one delivered with three XDR displays by Christmas. Don't think it'll happen.
I need to spend the money for this tax year. Let's go, let's go, let's go.....
What are you doing that will make use of three XDRs hanging off of one mMP?
I was hoping to have one delivered with three XDR displays by Christmas. Don't think it'll happen.
They won't wait that late. Too many will have spent all their money by then except for businesses.
They won't wait that late. Too many will have spent all their money by then except for businesses.
Why would Apple want to bring down everyone's holiday mood with early BTO Mac Pro 7.1 prices? iPhone, iMini, iWatch, and Macbooks are selling great and with discounts; it's a festive, party mood in the land of Apple. Best to wait until the last possible day for the shock. I have some Ativan ready...Tax years are a pain. I don't want to be costing something into the next year. Hiring is already frozen and expense cut off is around 15th December.
One would hope that they don't take this long to release it, but given the record, I am doubtful.
Links?iPhone, iMini, iWatch, and Macbooks are selling great
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/07/apple-reports-third-quarter-results/Links?
And what's an "iMini"?
Why would Apple want to bring down everyone's holiday mood with early BTO Mac Pro 7.1 prices? iPhone, iMini, iWatch, and Macbooks are selling great and with discounts; it's a festive, party mood in the land of Apple. Best to wait until the last possible day for the shock. I have some Ativan ready...
So you’re saying that the BTO prices are bad?Why would Apple want to bring down everyone's holiday mood with early BTO Mac Pro 7.1 prices? iPhone, iMini, iWatch, and Macbooks are selling great and with discounts; it's a festive, party mood in the land of Apple. Best to wait until the last possible day for the shock. I have some Ativan ready...
The iMini is available only to select costumers.
It's for select customers only. I put your name on the list.I'm holding out for the iMini Pro.
So you’re saying that the BTO prices are bad?
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There's a song by the band YES - Shock To The System.
Management is so screwed up at so many companies. Letting the fiscal cycle dictate that kind of thing is utter stupidity.I’ve finally received my budget allowance for the thing which I’ll have to fight for next year if I don’t use it this year. This is not a discussion I want with the finance team. Though it looks pretty good to blame Apple for it, I’d rather no have to go through the process again.
Following GAAP practices and SEC rules and tax regulations is not stupidity.Management is so screwed up at so many companies. Letting the fiscal cycle dictate that kind of thing is utter stupidity.
I'm not talking about breaking rules. I'm talking about saying, "Yes, we deem this important enough to buy if you buy it before the end of this fiscal cycle. But not if you buy it next fiscal cycle." Surely, GAAP practices and SEC rules don't dictate that kind of foolishness.Following GAAP practices and SEC rules is not stupidity.
I somewhat agree - except for the confusion here about "fiscal cycle" vs. "calendar cycle". My company has an October to September fiscal year. There's really nothing special about 31 Dec/1 Jan. If I place an order for a purchase in the Oct-Dec quarter, and delivery slips to January - it's not a big deal (at least for things in the six digits and below - seven digits and above have issues).I'm not talking about breaking rules. I'm talking about saying, "Yes, we deem this important enough to buy if you buy it before the end of this fiscal cycle. But not if you buy it next fiscal cycle." Surely, GAAP practices and SEC rules don't dictate that kind of foolishness.
I somewhat agree - except for the confusion here about "fiscal cycle" vs. "calendar cycle". My company has an October to September fiscal year. There's really nothing special about 31 Dec/1 Jan. If I place an order for a purchase in the Oct-Dec quarter, and delivery slips to January - it's not a big deal (at least for things in the six digits and below - seven digits and above have issues).
No, I understand fiscal cycles and that they don't always correspond to calendar cycles (which is why I said "fiscal cycle" not "calendar cycle". We have fiscal cycles where I work too. However, we have somewhat intelligent management in that in deciding the timing of purchases, the fiscal cycle is way down the priority list of things to consider.
It’s what happens when you work for a Fortune 100 company :/ and in my case, an investment bank with missed figures.Management is so screwed up at so many companies. Letting the fiscal cycle dictate that kind of thing is utter stupidity.