[Ti] Previous on-the-cusp-of-new-models purchases

[Ron Woodland]

Yes, I've had that happen a couple of times.  Apple has been good at 
upgrading a pending order when they have a new model coming.  I've 
never been burned by them on this issue.

Ron Woodland


On Monday, August 11, 2003, at 01:54  PM, Peter Krug wrote:

> Hey folks,
>
> My wife has been waiting for the next update to the 15-inch 
> PowerBookG4 for a while.  She has institutional funds that have to be 
> spent by August 15.  The Ti's at the AppleStore are backordered 5-7 
> days and out of stock almost everywhere else: 
> http://www.macprices.com/g4tracker.shtml  The rumor mill suggests this 
> likely means that upgraded models are imminent (I know, rumors).
>
> My question is:  has anyone here ever purchased a machine and Apple 
> introduced new models during the wait period?  What does Apple do?  I 
> am hedging that Apple will replace the model with a similar new 
> machine, but I am concerned that they may cancel the order outright 
> and she will lose her money.
>
> Best case: Apple sends her an updated 15-inch Powerbook
> OK case: Apple sends her a current Ti Powerbook
> worst case: Apple cancels the order and she loses funds
>
> I appreciate any insight from anyone with experience in this sort of 
> situation.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Peter
> -- 
> A little computer haiku:
> I can't remember
> the last time I restarted
> I love OS X