Jacob,
For Apple stuff, I've found Westworld Computers (www.westworld.ca)
decent, they definitely know their stuff and their prices are really
good. They're in the 1000 block of Center St (North) and parking is
limited. There's another Mac dealer called MyMacDealer, but they're
not
exactly the best in the (western) world. I have experience with both,
if you want to hear more, feel free to contact me off-list
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Of course, there are other places that carry Apple
products, but they're in a boat similar to MyMacDealer's (I have a
list
of addresses).
**Note: There will (probably) be a MacWorld conference in June or
July
which means that hardware prices may drop (my guess is ~20%) and
hardware will be updated (think: G5 PowerBooks). If you're lucky, you
may be able to get a [cheap] upgrade after Jobs' keynote.
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Now I'm curious to find out more about these dealers.
My list is at http://members.shaw.ca/kkube/calgarydealers.html
I am already decided that my next computer will be a PowerBook, once
I have the money saved. :-)
As a beginning exercise, I visited MyMacDealer and Westworld, as they
were
the only two places I knew of that sell Apple in town (other than
Compusmart,
which was out of the running years ago based on my prior experiences
there).
I found MyMacDealer to be very friendly, though perhaps a little
condescending, even after I explained that I'm a Linux geek, which
should
clue any salesman into the fact that I probably know what I'm talking
about.
I dealt with a technician there once (Tom, I think) when I was having
logic board problems and he was convinced that my RAM was bad and tried
to make me buy a stick from them. I already knew that the problem was
the logic board since it existed before I had the new RAM in there. My
iBook was still under [extended] AppleCare at the time, so I sent it in
and when it came back with the new board, all was well.
Westworld, well, I was there for an hour before anyone even talked to
me, and
when I gave Standard Customer Response #1, "Well, I'm just looking at
the
moment", the guy said "Ok", and walked away. Didn't offer to tell me
anything about the machines or anything. Guess he wasn't eager to
make a
sale.
I've always had quick service at WestWorld, but that's probably because
I used to go there fairly often and I'm female. Gender plays a huge
role, from what I've seen.
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