Moan to Steve - Get Somewhere (The Return)
Well, some of you may remember from a while back my troubles with Kate’s PowerBook G4 and getting it repaired (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). We got a new iPod Classic 80gb out of it, so that was a benefit that we weren’t expecting - but the story has progressed even further in the past couple of weeks.
Even since the laptop returned from service, one would presume all had been well - but that’s not the case. Overheating (to the point of burning), loud noises, and terrible performance have all added up to (what is now) 6 months of frustration with the Powerbook.
So, after many, many emails and phone calls - Apple have decided to replace it with the Macbook Pro 17″, £1.8k isn’t a bad deal on a two-and-a-half-year-old PowerBook G4, in my view.
But, that’s not the end of it, we’re looking to sell the MacBook Pro (brand new, as received from Apple, unused). At the moment, the cash is of more value to Kate and I than the Mac itself - though I can definitely see the possibility for buying a Mac again in the future (when finance permits).
So, if you’re interested in a deal on a MacBook Pro 17″, let me know 
So what are the specs on it, how much are you selling it for, and are you willing to ship to Canada?
June 26th, 2008 at 22:43The specs for the 17″ are on the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro?mco=MTE2NjM
I’m willing to ship anywhere provided you cover *all* costs (shipping, handling, payment fees, etc.) - and I’ll let it go for £1.5k (£300 cheaper than the Apple UK store price :)).
Hmm.. it’s 2900CAD or about £1440 from the apple.ca store, with free shipping. Pass. Guess it’s a good deal though for someone local.
June 27th, 2008 at 23:08Pretty sweet on Apple’s part to send you one though. Have they redeemed themselves in your eyes?
I’d say they have redeemed themselves. I like Macs, I really do, but this PowerBook has been an absolute disaster - it should have been replaced long ago. Am glad they finally got their act together!