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My powerbook up in flames?
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Well, I finally got up the nerve and ordered a refurbished 12" 1ghz PowerBook from Apple. It shipped on Wednesday and was supposed to be here today...Well, turns out my package was on the FedEx plane that caught on fire in Memphis TN yesterday. I was happy to hear that no one on the plane was hurt but it was a big letdown/shock to say the least.
Oh well, I am sure FedEx and Apple will straighten it all out...eventually...?
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Aww Mannnn, that SUX!!
Words just cannot say what I am sure many of us are feeling! Unfortunately, I bet you now will not get it until well after christmas!
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15.2" 1.25Ghz AlPBook
512MB RAM, SuperDrive
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I believe it was just some landing gear or the wing that caught fire, nothing in the cargo hold was harmed. But no official word on that from Fed Ex
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Originally posted by BigCanoe:
Well, I finally got up the nerve and ordered a refurbished 12" 1ghz PowerBook from Apple. It shipped on Wednesday and was supposed to be here today...Well, turns out my package was on the FedEx plane that caught on fire in Memphis TN yesterday. I was happy to hear that no one on the plane was hurt but it was a big letdown/shock to say the least.
Oh well, I am sure FedEx and Apple will straighten it all out...eventually...?
Bummer.. I hope your PB is OK and on it's way on a new plane
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Wow, what are the odds...
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It's just an ordinary day and it's all your
state of mind, at the end of the day, you
just gotta say it's alright!
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Amazing ain't it? Ya, I am hoping its still in one piece, then I COULD get it next week
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I thought that they had fixed the overheating problem when they went from Rev. A to Rev. B!
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
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Wonder if there were any 5300's on board? Seriously though, heartfelt thoughts to all those who lost holiday gifts on board. An insurance claim form is no substitute for a gift from Grandma.
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Originally posted by Tomster:
Wonder if there were any 5300's on board? Seriously though, heartfelt thoughts to all those who lost holiday gifts on board. An insurance claim form is no substitute for a gift from Grandma.
Only 1 plane out of the 337 FedEx Planes that landed in Memphis that day .... it had to have your PB whats the odds!
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They are being pretty vague and non-commital so far on the condition of the packages. So, time will tell.
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Originally posted by BigCanoe:
They are being pretty vague and non-commital so far on the condition of the packages. So, time will tell.
....saw the plane today, they said they will enter cargo bay tommorrow and unload containers and report on any damages..... stay tuned!
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Woo...thanks for keeping me updated!!
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I have hope again!!!
Dec 21, 2003 6:34 pm
Left FedEx Sort Facility_
MEMPHIS TN
Left for return to Apple, left for the scrap heap? That I don't know...
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Its here!!! It survived the inferno and the cold to make it here, only a few days late, and unscathed. The airport extreme card is still mia, but I can live with that
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Congrats! Any smoke/water damage? Or was it on another plane?
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Nope everything looks fine, I guess it was just inside another container or someting.
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