Will my laptop give me notice before it dies?

[The Gentleman Scamp]

My MacBook Pro will be four next May, I have all my movies backed up on hard drives, 2 out of 3 are fucked, if you don't believe me ask Baldrick - although, nevermind, my hard drives ain't the fucking point.

Are there any warning signs or will it one day just die and be dead or should I get a new one while I still have the chance?

...And are they cheaper in Japan?

[Butterfly]

if it's a Mac, you will get a nice smile icon just before it quacks

[Cujo]

yes.^

[The Fresh Prince]

I've got mates still running 5 year old g4's. I wouldn't worry yet.

[melvbot]

I've got mates still running 5 year old g4's. I wouldn't worry yet.

My G4 iBook must be that age and runs fine.

If youre worried about it Scamp buy a new one and post the old one to me, if its no good Ill get rid of it for you for a small charge.

[Thetyim]

Will my laptop give me notice before it dies?

Yes it will send you an email.
Check your registered email with Mac is up to date.
Sometimes they get lost in the spam filter so make sure you check in there everyday.
You should get a weeks warning which allows you enough time to buy a new one and transfer all your files.

[Butterfly]

come on Scampy, you just want to buy a new one

it's only a phone call away

[The Gentleman Scamp]

Will my laptop give me notice before it dies?

Yes it will send you an email.
Check your registered email with Mac is up to date.
Sometimes they get lost in the spam filter so make sure you check in there everyday.
You should get a weeks warning which allows you enough time to buy a new one and transfer all your files.

Is this really true?

I was never able to sort out my Mac Mail, but I don't need it because I have Hotmail.

[Thetyim]

They usually insist on a MacMail address but I can can it done for you.
PM me your hotmail address and I will register it with Mac for you

[Carnwadrick]

Originally Posted by The Gentleman Scamp Will my laptop give me notice before it dies? Yes it will send you an email.

funeral instructions included

[sunsetter]

is this the same for all types of notebooks, laptops etc?

[DaffyDuck]

Are there any warning signs or will it one day just die and be dead or should I get a new one while I still have the chance?

Yes.

...And are they cheaper in Japan?

Why would they be cheaper in Japan?

Do you ever actually ask yourself these questions before you flatulate them onto the board?

They are cheapest in the USA.

[Butterfly]

actually they are about the same price everywhere, global pricing policy of Apple

you might save a bit by buying in Singapore, cheaper by 50 USD from the US

[DaffyDuck]

actually they are about the same price everywhere, global pricing policy of Apple

you might save a bit by buying in Singapore, cheaper by 50 USD from the US

Wrong - the US store has the Apple Refurb Store, which regularly has items at significant savings (and, often, current models, once such models have been out for 2-3 months). Refurb items carry the same warranty and are indistinguishable from 'regular' items - you just get to save between $200-$600 on what you buy. I saved over $600 on my MacBook Pro (2.8GHz unibody model for $1,699).

Some European store also have Refurb moments, but these are 'special events' (notably France). The US Apple Store has the refurb units on a 24 hour basis, albeit inventory is first come, first server (but replenishes daily as well).

[Gerbil]

^ Must be because they get so many returns by unhappy buyers

[Wallalai]

Some European store also have Refurb moments, but these are 'special events' (notably France). The US Apple Store has the refurb units on a 24 hour basis, albeit inventory is first come, first server (but replenishes daily as well).

Refurb for France, Switzerland and Belgium are also open on a 24 hour basis, but you'll not find a big choice at any moment. Refurb Apple : MacBook, iPod, iMac, Mac Pro, iPhone - Produits reconditionnés The offer should be much bigger for the next months following yesterday's Apple products uptade.

New iMacs, MacBook, Mac mini,Mac mini Server, Magic Mouse.

Apple

[DaffyDuck]

^ Must be because they get so many returns by unhappy buyers

(rolls eyes)

The refurbished store is stocked mostly by items with damaged packaging (i.e. not damaged contents), as Apple has a zero defects packaging policy. So, instead of a shiny colorful packaging, you get a simple white cardboard box - the contents has been carefully refurbished and repackaged and tested, and comes with the same Apple warranty as a'new' items. You can save on average $200 - $600 on items you purchase that way. More if you wait and seek out the right item.

[Wallalai]

^ Must be because they get so many returns by unhappy buyers

(rolls eyes)

The refurbished store is stocked mostly by items with damaged packaging (i.e. not damaged contents), as Apple has a zero defects packaging policy. So, instead of a shiny colorful packaging, you get a simple white cardboard box - the contents has been carefully refurbished and repackaged and tested, and comes with the same Apple warranty as a'new' items. You can save on average $200 - $600 on items you purchase that way. More if you wait and seek out the right item.

And sometime even with upgraded RAM and hard drive capacity.

[kingwilly]

My MacBook Pro will be four next May, I have all my movies backed up on hard drives, 2 out of 3 are fucked, if you don't believe me ask Baldrick - although, nevermind, my hard drives ain't the fucking point.

Are there any warning signs or will it one day just die and be dead or should I get a new one while I still have the chance?

...And are they cheaper in Japan?

Fark, I still remember your godamn thread about should I buy a mac or not.

[Butterfly]

Wrong - the US store has the Apple Refurb Store,

well we were assuming new price here, if we are talking "second hand" it's a new ballgame. You do know that Refurb are not factory new, don't you?

^ Must be because they get so many returns by unhappy buyers

more like defects or what we called at Apple "standard exchange", basically machine under warranty that quacked and had to be exchanged and then were fixed to be sold as "refurb".

The refurbished store is stocked mostly by items with damaged packaging (i.e. not damaged contents),

Bullshit. Stop drinking the kool-aid. You have no clue as usual how Apple works. These are not damaged packaging, you don't discount 30% for damaged packaging, what kind of stupid business do that ? not even Apple. These are machines that were "lemon" or defectives, couldn't be fixed in an acceptable given period for clients or defects couldn't be fixed at the repair center level, and therefore were returned to factory for overall test and fixing. Sometimes those components were from broken clients, and are "refurbed" after being taken apart and fixed. Basically "lemons" fixed. You are a complete tard.

[DaffyDuck]

You have no clue as usual how Apple works.

It's quite amazing how incredibly accurate you are in being consistently wrong -- particularly you making this assumptive statement without knowing what I do for a living or who I work for.

You are good for the occasional laughs, though. I can see why TD keeps you around.

[melvbot]

I bought an iPod refurb from the UK store about 3(?) years ago. Its still going strong while a few mates have bought new ones that died a death after about 2 years. I wouldnt by a new Mac unless I won a load of cash, Id just go for the refurbs.

[Norton]

Are there any warning signs or will it one day just die and be dead or should I get a new one while I still have the chance?

Always warning signs. These include:

A loud grinding noise as the HD eats itself up.
Strange patterns on the monitor.
Blank screen.
Aroma of burning electrical components.
Billowing smoke.
Electrical sparks.
And finally, the most fatal warning; Message on the screen "Contact Apple customer assistance."

[kingwilly]

you'll get this image scumpster.

[Butterfly]

It's quite amazing how incredibly accurate you are in being consistently wrong -- particularly you making this assumptive statement without knowing what I do for a living or who I work for.

working for an Apple Dealership in a call center or at the repair shop doesn't really qualify you as being on expert how Apple works. Again, as usual, you have no clue. And 3 posts ago you were promoting refurbs as damaged packaging, with anyone with a brain cell could tell it was bull (but you being American, no surprise here).

Why don't you upgrade your brain with the last MacOSX patch ?