Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:34:19 AM
Breaking News
Some people got this e-mail today from Apple:
“Meet the new Macs. Bring a friend!
“April 17, 2007 - April 17, 2007 , 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“Event Number: 61526
“Event Language: English
“Simultaneous Translation: none
“Audience: General
“Type: Open House
“Description:
Ask the millions of people who use and love their Mac, why it’s become such an integral part of their lives…most will tell you it’s because it just works. Take a Mac out of its box, and you experience that hand-in-glove fit right from the start. Plug it in. Turn it on. And you’re ready for anything: photos, movies, music, blogs—you name it.
“And, Apple’s newest Mac line up offers everything and more than than ever before – more speed, even better integration of hardware and software, iLife ‘06, and the latest version of Mac OS X. So if you’ve been thinking of a Mac, there’s never been a better time!
“See the new line-up of Intel based Macs and the incredible suite of software that comes bundled with every Mac. Find out which of the new Macs is right for you. And, feel free to bring along and introduce a friend!
“Sponsors:
“Apple, Inc.
“Best Buy
“Location:
“Best Buy West Los Angeles #109
“Retail Floor Apple Section
“Retail Floor Apple Section
“11301 W Pico Blvd
“Los Angeles, CA 90064.”
Could this mean that the new iMac long with other computers Could be comming to NAB around this time? This event is being held in LA, while NAB is being held in Las Vegas. So it looks like Apple will be doing stuff that week.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 1:07:51 AM
Aspyr, Games, Leopard, Apple TV
Apple TV -
iResQ today announced that they have begun offering Apple TV storage upgrades. Apple released their first versions of the Apple TV with a 40GB hard drive and iResQ is offering several different levels of hard drive upgrades, including a 80gb for $209, A 120gb for $259 and a 160 for $299. As a option, you can also get the 40GB hard that came wit your Apple TV, drive put into a Firewire/USB case for $39.
The Sims 2 -
Aspyr Media today announced that it will be publishing The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff for the Macintosh. It will be the first Sims 2 “stuff pack” to be released for the Mac and contains dozens of must-have items for The Sims 2. The company also plans on releasing other The Sims 2 stuff packs in 2007, with The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff coming in summer 2007, followed by The Sims 2 Happy Holiday Stuff in fall 2007.
The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff will be available in April for $19.99.
Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) on track - In a report Friday
Digitimes.com posted a story saying that, Apple postpone the release of the new OS till October to allow Apple to make Leopard support Windows Vista through an integrated version of its Boot Camp software.
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu downplayed the report, saying his checks showed that Leopard was nearing completion, and should be released in the spring, or during the company's June quarter.
"Our sources indicate that Apple's latest beta build has made noticeable improvements in stability and functionality from previous builds, and that Apple is likely one or two upcoming builds away from reaching 'final candidate' stage to be released for manufacturing," AppleInsider reported him as saying.
Wu expressed concern however on the so-called "top secret" features within Leopard, saying the company should soon publish them so they could be adequately beta tested before release.
Monday, March 26, 2007 6:37:24 PM
Update, eMac
Death of an eMac (Part 2)
Well after a couple of weeks of living with a computer that is freezeing every fifteen minutes, and the hope that Apple would do me right. Well I got the run around. So I have taken this matter in my own hands. Early today I filed a Complaint with the Better Business Bureau:
Thank you for using the Better Business Bureau's Online Complaint System.
Your complaint has been assigned case # 265452.
Correspondence regarding this complaint will be emailed to :
Please print a copy of this for your records.
Filed on : March 26 2007
Filed by :
Emory Savage
Filed against :
Apple Computer
1 Infinite Loop Stop 84-2c
Cupertino CA 95014-2083
Complaint Description:
In early 2006 Apple Computer started the "eMac Repair Extension Program for Video and Power Issues" .After taking My computer to the Apple Store in Columbus, Ohio I have gotten nothing but a Run around for when it will be fixed. I was quoted anywhere for two weeks to four months, and several times was told steps to get this issue fixed. One of the steps was to Call Apple care for what, I was told would be a "Global parts search" two weeks after taken in for service. When I called to take this step the person was very rude and I was told " I would just have to wait. This, to me, is just another run around. I need this to be settled.
Your Desired Resolution:
When I talked to Apple 3/14/2007 I was told that, and I quote "Have the people are getting the eMac fixed and half are being replaced" I would like eather one done in a timely fastion.
This case will be reviewed by a complaint specialist at the Better Business Bureau, and then forwarded to the business for their response. It is our policy to allow the business 30 working days to respond to your complaint. You will be notified when the business has responded.
More back on this when I get more Info.
Monday, March 26, 2007 6:35:33 PM
Repost, eMac
Death of an eMac (Part 1)
So there I am, a couple of weeks ago and my eMac start acting crazy. First: The dock at the bottom of the screen starts to freeze whenever I use it. Then when coping a large file and the display sticks, while the file continues to copy, text sometimes looks like it is Chinese. So I gave Apple a call and talked to a very nice guy. He took my info. and looked it up took the serial number for the computer, and checked to see if the computer came under the “eMac Repair Extension Program for Video and Power” (
link)
The next part is best told in the post I made at Apple.com:
I went to the Apple Store in Columbus Ohio (03/12) with the eMac they told me the part I need was on a 4-6 week back order and I was told I would be lucky to have it fixed by July 4th (No Joke), that’s a lot more then 4-6 weeks so I don't know what is going on.
I was told, because they did not know how long it would be, to take it back home with me and they would call me when the part came in. I think this is got me worried about how long it was going to take.
I guess it is just wait and see.
So what was I to-do, well at the beginning of the same thread was this post:
However even though Apple will correct this issue theres still a major road bump... The part needed, the logic board, well it's been discontinued. So what will happen is the Authorized dealer will need to 'try' to order the part regardless from Apple. This took about a month for my particular case... Anyway what will happen is, Apple, after exhausting all hope of attaining a Logic Board will give you a straight trade for a new 17' iMac Superdrive! (Link)
So next day, on the phone I called Apple Support. Now here is the where it gets even more strange. First, why did I call so soon? Well lets face it, Apple is going to do everything they can to fix it, which is cool, but I don’t want to wait 3 months to find out they would have switched it out for a iMac after a couple of weeks. So after I called an asked if the logic board was discontinued and if Apple was still doing the switch. I was told that I would have to call back in a couple of weeks and they would do what they call a “global parts search” and they could tell me more then. I asked what my chance of getting the computer fixed sooner then I was told. He told me that some were getting their computers fix and some were getting a new iMac. This brings up a lot of questions.
1.What is this some sort of sick Apple lottery? Could you imagine a group of people standing around the Apple store, hold their repair receipts waiting to see if their computer is repaired or if they get a iMac.
2.If the logic board is discontinued should they already know this, and if is why is the part listed as “Back ordered”?
3.Next, if the part is not discontinued then why would it take up to three months to get?
My guess is that this will not be the last time you here about this subject from me. Till then I wonder where I put that lucky rabbits foot of mine.
More Info. as it comes in.
e.savage
My Opera
