[mi5]

Hi all,

Since buying my iBook G4 800mhz 12 inch in Feb 2004, I have had 2 new hard drives and 1 going on 2 logicboards. However, much to my praise Apple decided to replace the whole iBook with a new 1.2ghz model (decision made when most recent problem was going to see a second new logicboard replaced). The only problem is they are waiting on stock and tell me it may be at least a month.

Let me state I extremely happy with this outcome and look forward to the replacement. My current iBook has been at the Repair centre for near on 2 weeks this time round, so I am currently without any notebook.

I wanted to canvass thoughts from everyone as to a potential alternative plan to put forward to Apple -

When comparing what I paid for my iBook G4 800 + +512mb RAM + Airport Extreme Card to the new iBook G4 1.2ghz + +512mb RAM + included Airport Extreme card, it is now considerably cheaper (around A$320-A$450 less, depending on the RAM configuration).

So I thought when comparing my IBook G4 800 cost A$2128.90 to the current model PowerBook 12 inch (standard 256mb + included Airport Extreme) of A$2286.90, I would only need to pay an extra A$158.

The question is however, do you think Apple may consider replacing my iBook with a PowerBook and me paying an extra A$158. (I can get additional RAM later on)!?

Any thoughts would be most appreciated!

Cheers

[all2ofme]

It's worth a go, but I would expect you'll meet with a fair bit of resistance.

Try it having already decided how much effort you want to put into making it happen and give up when you get to that point. You risk making yourself miserable otherwise

[mi5]

After many phone calls with the Reseller and Apple, I was told today that Apple is shipping my new iBook to the Reseller today and I should expect it tomorrow. I am hoping this is definite because I need to finish my Masters paper before Monday.

I originally made some calls today not to enquire about the alternative "Powerbook" option, but to find out why my Reseller couldn't simply replace my iBook with one they had in stock. Some story about it being policy to wait for a replacement direct from Apple, and that the Reseller in no way could use their own stock. I appreciate the administrative policies BUT, there was stock and I was waiting, it doesn't seem that difficult. Are Apple and the Reseller here to satisfy administrative policies or customers?

So as you might imagine, I didn't even bother exploring the "alternative" option.

Nonetheless, hopefully I will be using my new iBook this time tomorrow.

At the end of the day, I am extremely grateful to Apple and the effort the Reseller has put into my case...resulting in a brand new iBook to replace my old one!

Here's hoping the new iBook serves me well...at least until it's time to upgrade in about 2 years.

Thanks to all for your comments!