Re: Applecare in Florida
on 22/04/04 01:07, Kyle Hansen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/21/04 5:45 PM, Kurt Appling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: RE; I know what you mean about comp-usa, the store in tampa is just awful,yet the superstore a couple of miles from me has been excellent, they really vary alot here. Funny. The Tampa store on Hillsborough as well as the one on Dale Mabry the one in Clearwater and the one in Brandon are all serviced by the same Apple Technician. He he. One Apple technician for 4 stores? I know that Apple hardware is of better quality, but that still seems a lot! -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelinhttp://nemesys.dyndns.org Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] dangling pointer n.: [common] A reference that doesn't actually lead anywhere (in C and some other languages, a pointer that doesn't actually point at anything valid). Usually this happens because it formerly pointed to something that has moved or disappeared. Used as jargon in a generalization of its techspeak meaning; for example, a local phone number for a person who has since moved to the other coast is a dangling pointer. Compare dead link. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
RE; I know what you mean about comp-usa, the store in tampa is just awful,yet the superstore a couple of miles from me has been excellent, they really vary alot here. Funny. The Tampa store on Hillsborough as well as the one on Dale Mabry the one in Clearwater and the one in Brandon are all serviced by the same Apple Technician. He he. My comments above on CompUSA refer to the 2 Orlando stores. Most of the sales people at both locations do not know the difference between ram and hard drives ( I heard one guy stating the memory was 20 GB, when in fact that was the hard drive). I have never used their service techs, so do not know how they fair (I would expect there are good ones and bad ones). I spent many hours in these stores helping answer questions on Macs to customers and turning on the systems so they could be shown (most were off, or at the sign on page). While the PC section was all running as it should be (another gripe, the Apple section was in the back far corner of the store!). Thankfully, we now have an Apple Store to go to here in Orlando, and there may be a second since they are excepting apps on there job site for future positions in Orlando. Best Regards, Wayne Schneck Marketing Manager FME 800.327.5676 407.296.5880 407.296.5886 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
At 7:30 AM -0400 4/22/04, Laurent Daudelin wrote: One Apple technician for 4 stores? I know that Apple hardware is of better quality, but that still seems a lot! Naw. The one in question is excellent. I bet the problems stem from under-educated staff. -- ;-) Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quadlist and PCIPowerMacs Nanny -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
Re; true,for some time now only buissness is allowed appllecare, the alternative is comp-usa offers their own warranty,there may be others also Does CompUSA offer their warranty even if you did not purchase the computer from them? I do not like using CompUSA for anything Apple, but if it is my only choice, then I am forced to. Best Regards, Wayne Schneck Marketing Manager FME 800.327.5676 407.296.5880 407.296.5886 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
On 4/21/04 6:54 AM, Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: Re; true,for some time now only buissness is allowed appllecare, the alternative is comp-usa offers their own warranty,there may be others also Does CompUSA offer their warranty even if you did not purchase the computer from them? I do not like using CompUSA for anything Apple, but if it is my only choice, then I am forced to. They cover a lot of stuff that Apple doesn't. It's actually a good warranty. You would have to bring in your machine so that they could test it (5 minute thing) and make sure it is functioning and it has to be within the manufacturers warranty still...which I assume yours is. Kyle H. Hansen -- Jesus Saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
RE; I know what you mean about comp-usa, the store in tampa is just awful,yet the superstore a couple of miles from me has been excellent, they really vary alot here. Does CompUSA offer their warranty even if you did not purchase the computer from them? I do not like using CompUSA for anything Apple, but if it is my only choice, then I am forced to. They cover a lot of stuff that Apple doesn't. It's actually a good warranty. You would have to bring in your machine so that they could test it (5 minute thing) and make sure it is functioning and it has to be within the manufacturers warranty still...which I assume yours is. Kyle H. Hansen -- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
On 4/21/04 5:45 PM, Kurt Appling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: RE; I know what you mean about comp-usa, the store in tampa is just awful,yet the superstore a couple of miles from me has been excellent, they really vary alot here. Funny. The Tampa store on Hillsborough as well as the one on Dale Mabry the one in Clearwater and the one in Brandon are all serviced by the same Apple Technician. He he. Kyle H. Hansen -- Jesus Saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
On Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at 11:04 AM, Wayne wrote: I want to purchase Applecare for my 700 mhz Ibook. It is my understanding you have up to 1 year from purchase to get this, am I correct? Do you have to go back to the original seller (in this case, Powermax, new factory sealed unit). I also heard about the extended warranty was not available in Florida due to laws we have here. On Apple's website, they state that the laws apply only to consumers, which is explained as anyone who uses the computer without monetary gain. Does anyone know how this all works in Florida? Thanks for any input. Best Regards, Wayne Schneck Marketing Manager FME 800.327.5676 407.296.5880 407.296.5886 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] I believe in Florida that companies can get Apple Care but individuals cannot. I would go back to Powermax and see if they have an extended warranty program. 700MHz iBook running 10.2.8 Macs for life! http://homepage.mac.com/nikon80x/Menu2.html -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:04:30 -0400, Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also heard about the extended warranty was not available in Florida due to laws we have here. ... Does anyone know how this all works in Florida? Only that I know it was true when I bought a computer from Dell whilst living in Florida. Not sure what the actual law is, but Dell doesn't offer their Complete Care for machines bought in Florida either (and California, iirc). Seems a stupid law, to prohibit people from getting insurance on something like that. TjL -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:04:30 -0400, Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also heard about the extended warranty was not available in Florida due to laws we have here. ... Does anyone know how this all works in Florida? Only that I know it was true when I bought a computer from Dell whilst living in Florida. Not sure what the actual law is, but Dell doesn't offer their Complete Care for machines bought in Florida either (and California, iirc). Seems a stupid law, to prohibit people from getting insurance on something like that. Actually what you said is exactly the reason. In FL, extended warranties are treated as if they are insurance. The state requires insurance issuers to be licensed, etc. So no extended warranties in FL. Other states don't consider them insurance and so everybody and his brother sells them. I'm not so sure what FL is doing is so bad, in general these things are a scam although AppleCare is a good deal compared to the cost of a repair and the actual chance of something going wrong compared to most of these warranties. Brian -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
On 4/20/04 9:04 AM, Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: I want to purchase Applecare for my 700 mhz Ibook. It is my understanding you have up to 1 year from purchase to get this, am I correct? Do you have to go back to the original seller (in this case, Powermax, new factory sealed unit). You can buy it from any retailer, or directly from Apple. I also heard about the extended warranty was not available in Florida due to laws we have here. Does anyone know how this all works in Florida? Up until a few weeks ago I was the manager of an Apple Service provider in the Tampa area. What you are saying is true. You can not (as an individual) buy Applecare in the state of Florida. If you have a business license with a separate tax ID # then you can. What it comes down to is that the gullible (or senile) elderly population in Florida have been marketed to death with offers from insurance companies (many of them scams) and they lobbied to have these types of insurances boycotted. Some companies have found legal loopholes in the system, like CompUSA for example, and they offer their extended warranties, but Apple is not willing to jump through millions of hoops to comply with the pathetic laws of a small and insignificant state like Florida (Quoted from an APP Service Manager in Austin Texas). I find it ridiculous that even if you go looking for Applecare and beg them for it they will not sell it to you if you are not a business in Florida. Go figure. Kyle H. Hansen -- Jesus Saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Applecare in Florida
Re; true,for some time now only buissness is allowed appllecare, the alternative is comp-usa offers their own warranty,there may be others also On Apr 20, 2004, at 12:04 PM, Wayne wrote: I want to purchase Applecare for my 700 mhz Ibook. It is my understanding you have up to 1 year from purchase to get this, am I correct? Do you have to go back to the original seller (in this case, Powermax, new factory sealed unit). I also heard about the extended warranty was not available in Florida due to laws we have here. On Apple's website, they state that the laws apply only to consumers, which is explained as anyone who uses the computer without monetary gain. Does anyone know how this all works in Florida? Thanks for any input. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
