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bananastylez · Mar 20, 2003, 04:07 PM

does anybody know when the powerbook 17" going to be arrive in
vancouver BC Canada

thanks

maelstrom65 · Mar 20, 2003, 04:21 PM

Mine's in Vancouver right now. Unfortunately, I'm in Victoria. it should be here this afternoon or tomorrow. I would suggest you contact a local Apple reseller and ask them when they expect to recieve shipments. We have "Westworld Computers" here. They are the largest reseller in Western Canada. Not sure if they have a store in Vancouver.

Cheers

bananastylez · Mar 20, 2003, 04:31 PM

I can not contact the apple
because I am getting it from the wholesaler
which I can get it 200 buck cheaper
so since you told me it is in vancouver
so it should be in the wholesale house

u think?

maelstrom65 · Mar 20, 2003, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by bananastylez:
I can not contact the apple
because I am getting it from the wholesaler
which I can get it 200 buck cheaper
so since you told me it is in vancouver
so it should be in the wholesale house

u think?

I ordered mine online via apple.ca in January. It was shipped from california on the 18th. I don't know when the ones ordered through other means will get to Vancouver. Sorry

bananastylez · Mar 20, 2003, 04:53 PM

can you tell me what is apple care excatly

I thinking if I broke my apple
I mean drop it or got hit very very badly
will they replace it for me if I have apple care
if not
why are they SO EXPENSIVE!!!

maelstrom65 · Mar 20, 2003, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by bananastylez:
can you tell me what is apple care excatly

I thinking if I broke my apple
I mean drop it or got hit very very badly
will they replace it for me if I have apple care
if not
why are they SO EXPENSIVE!!!

From what I understand, AppleCare for laptops is a 3 year warranty good anywhere there is an apple reseller/apple store or anywhere you can get to a phone. It provides telephone and repair/replace support for 3 years. Normal support is only good for 1 year and the phone support last only 90 days I think. More info can be found on apple's website.

As for the expense...I can't answer that. There are much more knowledgable people on this board who probably can. I'm a switcher myself and a recent one at that.

bananastylez · Mar 20, 2003, 05:16 PM

what make you wanna switch to apple?

catalystC · Mar 21, 2003, 01:40 PM

I dont' believe any of the apple resellers here, have them yet. I'm on the list for one. THough i'm hoping the 15" Albook comes out soon.

I think applecare is worth it on a portable, if the LCD dies on yeah, it'll be worth it right there.

Athens · Mar 21, 2003, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by bananastylez:
I can not contact the apple
because I am getting it from the wholesaler
which I can get it 200 buck cheaper
so since you told me it is in vancouver
so it should be in the wholesale house

u think?

Wholesalers seem to get it last, MacStation and those stores get priorty when they come in.