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ae86_16v · 01:21 AM

Have anyone seen this? I wonder how much does it cost?

I don't know, it looks pretty tight though

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http://www.apple.com/retail/procard/

Socially Awkward Solo · Jun 25, 2003, 11:46 PM

It don't offer anything good at all even though it looks nice.

I think the thing is free if you buy a G5.

yellow no.5 · Jun 26, 2003, 12:06 AM

Nice. That DOES look righteous. But, yeah, it doesn't appear that the functionality is as cool as the appearance.

Adam Betts · Jun 26, 2003, 12:27 AM

Jesus, even Apple's Card look awesome!

If they got into car...

Socially Awkward Solo · Jun 26, 2003, 12:32 AM

Apple had cards like this YEARS ago and it was even cooler as it actually did something useful.

IceEnclosure · Jun 26, 2003, 12:53 AM

wtf are you monkeys talking about?

LINK?

EDIT: found it http://www.apple.com/retail/procard/

Superchicken · Jun 26, 2003, 01:55 AM

I'm holding out for Apple Store Express Card

thePurpleGiant · Jun 26, 2003, 01:58 AM

Yep, this:

nonhuman · Jun 26, 2003, 03:00 AM

Well it certainly looks cool, but the benefits really don't seem worthwhile at all. I'm not sure I understand the point of it (other than to look cool).

ae86_16v · Jun 26, 2003, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by nonhuman:
Well it certainly looks cool, but the benefits really don't seem worthwhile at all. I'm not sure I understand the point of it (other than to look cool).

That is what I am trying to figure out. And could you get one w/o a G5? If so, sign me up

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jersey · Jun 26, 2003, 06:39 PM

i just went with a student of mine to the menlo park apple store where she ordered a g5. she got one of these pro cards. the benifits are o k. next day appt. with a genius, one time 10% off shopping day,software install, blah blah blah. bunch of small stuff ,nothing really impressive. she ordered her set up and the guy got the pro card out of the drawer and put it on the counter. i got all excited because it looks like its aluminium on the apple site. i grabed it to drool on it, and as i pulled it out of its plastic sleeve realized it was plastic. so disapointed. oh well. and according to the sales rep you do have to buy a g5 to get one.

Fyre4ce · Jun 26, 2003, 06:58 PM

Why would I want them to install software on my computer? It would take longer to go home and get the computer, give it to them (and remember it weighs 40-50 pounds), have them do it, and then get it back. Heck, if you're buying a G5 I think installing software shouldn't be too much of a challenge.

I would think a "loaner" program or something would be much more valuable to a professional user, to minimize downtime when the computer is a business tool. Perhaps Apple could have thought this one through a little better?

wataru · Jun 26, 2003, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Fyre4ce:
Why would I want them to install software on my computer?

I agree. I think those are pretty shitty benefits. This whole thing just seems like a gimmick to get people to buy G5s.

jersey · Jun 26, 2003, 08:08 PM

yeah it does seem like a gimmick, but if youre a first time mac owner, and unsure of yourself, the help with the software install is easy piece of mind. so i guess to some, it can be seen as an advantage.

wdlove · Jun 26, 2003, 09:52 PM

The card looks very cool! I wonder how long the offer will be good?

tikki · Jun 26, 2003, 10:36 PM

If it was more like a Barnes and Noble Readers Advantage Card (ie. discounts, etc) I'd buy it. I dont want a Mac genius in my house though.

ae86_16v · Jun 26, 2003, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by tikki:
I dont want a Mac genius in my house though.

Hahah, have a couple of beers

Kenneth · Jun 26, 2003, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by tikki:
I dont want a Mac genius in my house though.

Any female Mac genius?

tikki · Jun 26, 2003, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by Kenneth:
Any female Mac genius?

One of the store managers at the Keystone store is kinda haaawt now that you mention it. She can visit anytime she wants

dillerX · Jun 27, 2003, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by tikki:
One of the store managers at the Keystone store is kinda haaawt now that you mention it. She can visit anytime she wants

I'm telling

mitchell_pgh · Jun 27, 2003, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Fyre4ce:
Why would I want them to install software on my computer?

Actually, I work part time at Best Buy and we are always having people ask us if they can buy a computer and have the software installed... We just say no because it can be a hassle. I think it's also a good time to talk to a real person about how they should be using their new computer.

Most Common Questions from Older Customers:
- How do I send eMail?
- How do I get images off of my digital camera?
- How do I surf the web?
- How do I edit photos in Photoshop Delux?
- How do I print?
- How do I chat?

I know to you and I these are the most BASIC questions a person can ask, but if you have never used a computer, don't have any computer friends or are new to OS X, these can be issues.

I think it's a great thing. Give a person a few minutes to ask questions and not look like a fool. People don't want to feel dumb.

Misanthrope · Jun 27, 2003, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by tikki:
One of the store managers at the Keystone store is kinda haaawt now that you mention it. She can visit anytime she wants

post picts in fappers or i'm banning you

CAPICHE?!??!?!??!

Kenneth · Jun 27, 2003, 01:16 AM

last time..I saw a cute female worker in the Bellevue Square AppleStore store... she dressed in orange. kind of HOT.

ae86_16v · Jun 27, 2003, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
Actually, I work part time at Best Buy and we are always having people ask us if they can buy a computer and have the software installed... We just say no because it can be a hassle. I think it's also a good time to talk to a real person about how they should be using their new computer.

Most Common Questions from Older Customers:
- How do I send eMail?
- How do I get images off of my digital camera?
- How do I surf the web?
- How do I edit photos in Photoshop Delux?
- How do I print?
- How do I chat?

I know to you and I these are the most BASIC questions a person can ask, but if you have never used a computer, don't have any computer friends or are new to OS X, these can be issues.

I think it's a great thing. Give a person a few minutes to ask questions and not look like a fool. People don't want to feel dumb.

Yeah, I think the Best Buy in our area just had one of those centers "installed". They do software, hardware, and questions I think.

Mitchell: You should've just told them to go to an Apple store

tikki · Jun 27, 2003, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Misanthrope:
post picts in fappers or i'm banning you

CAPICHE?!??!?!??!

Next trip I make, I'll get some pics, oh fearless leader.

iNeusch · Jun 27, 2003, 08:20 AM

That's Apple's Direct business... finally !!!!!!
GREAT !

Phanguye · Jun 27, 2003, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by tikki:
I dont want a Mac genius in my house though.

considering most of the employees at keystone are either idiots or kinda scary i would agree.... i havent seen this female you speak of tho

tikki · Jun 27, 2003, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Phanguye:
considering most of the employees at keystone are either idiots or kinda scary i would agree.... i havent seen this female you speak of tho

The dude with the massive dreads freaks me out.

I have only seen the chick like twice in there. It was a few months ago. I dont remember if she was at hte iPod launch party.

wdlove · Jun 27, 2003, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Kenneth:
Any female Mac genius?

One can always dream!