[muglo] Re: powerbook

Well, that is a good point for those who need the help.  I think a  
bit differently though.  I go where my $ go the furthest.  I'm lucky  
though, as I have no use for outside support.  Be it hardware,  
software, what ever, I do it all myself.  Heck, I don't trust anyone  
else to do it right!  I've seen and heard way too many horror  
stories, and been able to help a few people do the 'impossible' to be  
able to trust 'the experts'.  I have no use for extended warranties  
of any sort as I believe they are designed to generate revenue for  
the seller, not help the purchaser.
But like I said, I'm lucky to be able to do it myself.
Dave

On 20-Sep-05, at 19:56, Gerhard wrote:

> I try to avoid the big box stores as much as possible, even if I have
> to forgo a small saving.  The smaller retailers will get to know you
> and be helpful long after the initial sale is complete I have never
> gotten that feeling from a big box store.  Bring your computer back
> with a small problem after the purchase the Apple retailers will help
> you solve it the Best Buy folks will tell you to contact Apple.
>
> Just my take on it
> Gerhard
>
>
> On Sep 20, 2005, at 7:42 PM, Dave Bonhoff wrote:
>
>
>> Don't forget that BestBuy also carries Apple products - and quite
>> often you will find new machines in their returns rack at reduced
>> prices.  And now would be a good time to get a machine that a student
>> bought and had to return!  it will be less than 30 days old from date
>> of original sale, and you can often haggle a bit.  They may not drop
>> the price, but they may throw in accessories at no cost.  I didn't
>> mind not getting a box when I bought my iBook (taxes in) for $50
>> below suggested retail!
>> I've heard that the Kitchener store had some returned powerbooks last
>> week...
>>
>> Dave


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