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  • Timing an iBook G4 purchase

    From swp0331@swp0331@comcast.net to comp.sys.mac.system on Thursday, April 13, 2006 19:03:25
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.system

    Given that chatter on the street suggests that time is just
    about up for the PPC iBook, I'm wondering what the options
    are for getting the best deal if one doesn't want to risk the
    used route.

    The gang in Cupertino seem to exert an iron grip on prices
    for new gear - does this also hold for discontinued stuff?
    If I want a new iBook G4, should I just accept the fact that
    I'm gonna pay full price for it, or are there deals to be
    had once the axe falls?

    Thanks,

    -Steve

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  • From Tim McNamara@timmcn@bitstream.net to comp.sys.mac.system on Thursday, April 13, 2006 20:29:55
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.system

    In article <-YqdnfTkkblQe6PZRVn-qg@comcast.com>, swp0331@comcast.net
    wrote:

    Given that chatter on the street suggests that time is just about up
    for the PPC iBook, I'm wondering what the options are for getting the
    best deal if one doesn't want to risk the used route.

    Check the Apple Web site for refurbished computers with warranty.

    The gang in Cupertino seem to exert an iron grip on prices for new
    gear - does this also hold for discontinued stuff? If I want a new
    iBook G4, should I just accept the fact that I'm gonna pay full price
    for it, or are there deals to be had once the axe falls?

    Apple is very good at clearing out the old product in preparation for
    the new stuff, so no you won't find a killer deal at the Apple Store.
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  • From Dave Balderstone@dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_Sbalderstone.ca to comp.sys.mac.system on Thursday, April 13, 2006 19:45:54
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.system

    In article <timmcn-559589.20295513042006@news.iphouse.com>, Tim
    McNamara <timmcn@bitstream.net> wrote:

    Apple is very good at clearing out the old product in preparation for
    the new stuff, so no you won't find a killer deal at the Apple Store.

    Their refurb pricing isn't horrible, at least here in Canuckistan.
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  • From henry999@henry999@eircom.net (Henry) to comp.sys.mac.system on Friday, April 14, 2006 12:19:17
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.system

    <swp0331@comcast.net> wrote:

    Given that chatter on the street suggests that time is just
    about up for the PPC iBook, I'm wondering what the options
    are for getting the best deal if one doesn't want to risk the
    used route.

    The gang in Cupertino seem to exert an iron grip on prices
    for new gear - does this also hold for discontinued stuff?
    If I want a new iBook G4, should I just accept the fact that
    I'm gonna pay full price for it, or are there deals to be
    had once the axe falls?


    Do you read MacInTouch? (If you don't, you should -- highly recommended)

    Go there and keep an eye on the Mac prices from Amazon. When a new
    machine is introduced, they (almost) always have a good discount on the
    model that has been superceded. Since the Intel replacement for the
    iBook is reportedly in production now and 'expected' next month, there
    should be some bargains available soon.

    cheers,

    Henry
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  • From swp0331@swp0331@comcast.net to comp.sys.mac.system on Saturday, April 15, 2006 13:43:24
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.system

    Henry <henry999@eircom.net> wrote:

    Do you read MacInTouch? (If you don't, you should -- highly recommended)

    Go there and keep an eye on the Mac prices from Amazon. When a new
    machine is introduced, they (almost) always have a good discount on the
    model that has been superceded. Since the Intel replacement for the
    iBook is reportedly in production now and 'expected' next month, there
    should be some bargains available soon.

    Thanks for the tips! I'll check 'em out.

    -Steve

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