Is this the same plan as the Apple Store Offers? If I buy this plan here at Amazon, is it the same plan as the local Apple Store offers? Will I have any problems calling tech support, or physically bring my iMac into the local shop and will they honor this online Apple Care policy? Is this the same plan as the Apple Store Offers? If I buy this plan here at Amazon, is it the same plan as the local Apple Store offers? Will I have any problems calling tech support, or physically... » Read More Is this the same plan as the Apple Store Offers? If I buy this plan here at Amazon, is it the same plan as the local Apple Store offers? Will I have any problems calling tech support, or physically bring my iMac into the local shop and will they honor this online Apple Care policy? « Show Less
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I have not had a good experience with AppleCare two years ago. I found the phone help very lacking, with long waits and not always a helpful technician. My iMac was brand new and would not "go to sleep" and would not boot each time the "on" button was pressed. I took it to Tekserve here in NY, at that time the only place to take a Mac. They worked on it, I brought it home ($20 taxi fare each way), it had the same problem. I felt my money was wasted.AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac (Newest Version) Apple was not willing to replace the computer. I have not had a good experience with AppleCare two years ago. I found the phone help very lacking, with long waits and not always a helpful technician. My iMac was brand new and would not "go to sleep" and would not boot each time the "on" button was pressed. I took it to Tekserve here in NY, at that time the only place to take a Mac. They worked on it, I brought it home ($20 taxi fare each way), it had the same problem. I felt my money was wasted.AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac (Newest Version) Apple was not... » Read More I have not had a good experience with AppleCare two years ago. I found the phone help very lacking, with long waits and not always a helpful technician. My iMac was brand new and would not "go to sleep" and would not boot each time the "on" button was pressed. I took it to Tekserve here in NY, at that time the only place to take a Mac. They worked on it, I brought it home ($20 taxi fare each way), it had the same problem. I felt my money was wasted.AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac (Newest Version) Apple was not willing to replace the computer. « Show Less
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Hi, I left you a post in the other thread you asked the question. Short answer- yes, you can buy Apple Care from Amazon if it is the correct version and within a year from the iMac's purchase.
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I have purchased 2 macs from Amazon with no problems, both were new non refurb units. Just make sure you buy it from Amazon and not an Amazon reseller
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I think you have to buy directly from Apple for that. Check the Apple website. The price is the same.
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I would think that the next iMac shipment from Apple to all of it's re-sellers would include Leopard installed since they are available that way now at the Apple Store (and have been so awhile I believe). I've got a 24 incher on order too and am more concerned about that $100 rebate from Amazon which apparently expires next Monday 12/3. Amazon says it may be 3-5 weeks until this this model ships. I'm hoping they will show up a little early...like this week, before this rebate expires. Otherwise I may cancel and wait until after the first of the year to re-order.
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I think you sumed it up well. Seems like most of the business world is just waiting for the small supplies of the iTouch to be let out of the Apple warehouse. I talked again to the manager at Best Buy and he said they have no idea ahead of time what they will get. My guess is Amazon is in the same sitution. I have gotten items from Amazon also for years and a similiar thing came up when the HP or it was then Compaq iPaq PDA's first came out, the supply was way more then what was produced. This was the first really vague email response I had received from Amazon, usually they are pretty good. Hopefully Apple will get these things out the door fast ! I think you sumed it up well. Seems like most of the business world is just waiting for the small supplies of the iTouch to be let out of the Apple warehouse. I talked again to the manager at Best Buy and he said they have no idea ahead of time what they will get. My guess is Amazon is in the same sitution. I have gotten items from Amazon also for years and a similiar thing came up when the HP or it was then Compaq iPaq PDA's first came out, the supply was way more then what was produced. This was the first really vague email response I had received from Amazon, usually they are pretty... » Read More I think you sumed it up well. Seems like most of the business world is just waiting for the small supplies of the iTouch to be let out of the Apple warehouse. I talked again to the manager at Best Buy and he said they have no idea ahead of time what they will get. My guess is Amazon is in the same sitution. I have gotten items from Amazon also for years and a similiar thing came up when the HP or it was then Compaq iPaq PDA's first came out, the supply was way more then what was produced. This was the first really vague email response I had received from Amazon, usually they are pretty good. Hopefully Apple will get these things out the door fast ! « Show Less
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No, you cannot. Per the Apple store. I guess that is the trade off, saving money by buying on Amazon, you lose that option. BTW, I found all the answers to my questions by googling/youtube or going to lynda.com ($25 will get you hours of training). Hope this helps!
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I have seen it go from pre-order and 1-3 weeks twice to in stock where you could get it delivered next day. I think they are saying 1-3 weeks to be safe as Apple hasn't given them a definite time they will get additional stock. I'd go ahead and order from Amazon as they are by far the least expensive with the rebate and no tax. Also, its easy to return if you buy from Amazon and maybe not so easy from affiliate. I bet it ships within a week if you order now. The other alternative is to come back and check each day to see if it is in stock...it was in stock last weekend for the whole weekend.
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Thanks so much for the tip! I also answered my own question by searching Amazon, and found that Amazon sells Applecare as well, at a much lower price than buying direct from Apple.
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I got mine on Black Friday. I saw the price and my eyes almost popped out of my head. I couldn't order it fast enough! Keep an eye out, you never know when the price might drop again. Even at this price it's still cheaper than any other reseller I've seen or even the Apple Store is. I live in Texas and I have no sales tax when purchasing from Amazon which is a added plus!
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Amazon now shows only 16 Imacs available and it says "order soon". Usually when they are running low and expect to get more it says "more on the way" after "order soon". I wonder if this is a sign that Apple is putting out a refresh soon?
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There are other storefronts on amazon selling the ipod touch. I bought mine from 6ave. I had an order with amazon since Sept. 20 and their customer service told me I wouldn't get it until November 14. Unacceptable. I too had amazon gift certs I wanted to use, so I cancelled with amazon and purchased with 6ave through amazon. 6ave had stock and I could still use my gift certs on the order. So, hopefully I'll get it this week.Definitely look at other storefronts on amazon as you may be able to apply your gift certs on that order.
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I bought my computer from Amazon and got the plan when I got the PC. I don't see why you couldn't buy it from Amazon except that maybe it's unfair to them that you didn't get it from them. Ask them, I'm sure thay can tell you the correct answer. No harm in trying.
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Reading the Apple Support forums, people are getting the black MacBooks now from Amazon even when they are quoted a July shipping date. Also, in the MB 1.83 Ghz Amazon forum, someone mentioned that he got his shipped and delivered earlier this month even when quoted a late shipping date.So I think that Amazon is just being conservative as Apple is notorious for not having enough supply for their products. I think Amazon is just trying to cover their butts in case Apple can't meet demand and doesn't allocate enough shipments to Amazon.
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Amazon has the advantage of "No Sales Tax" but shipping is free also from Apple. 13" MacBook Pro is slightly cheaper at Amazon. If you have a Costco AmExp card, they will double the Apple 1 year warranty when you use their card. If you want AppleCare, Amazon sells that plan cheaper than Apple also. Go direct to Amazon, not one of their sellers. If they say new, I would believe them.
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Interesting...I was in BB this past weekend and they indicated that they cannot match internet pricing, even though it is Amazon. I got away with that a few years ago at Circuit City and they matched the Amazon price. The great thing about Amazon is that there is no tax and no shipping so any retailer that would match the proce must factor in the local tax to truly come apples to apples.
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As of March 3rd... Apple has shipped some from their online store and local stores have had some limited inventory. I asked Sunday afternoon at my local Apple store. They had two being used on display and said that they had sold some but no longer had any in inventory. The Apple online store indicates that they ship within 5-7 business days. I predict it will take a little while yet before Amazon starts to fulfill orders.As of March 15... Local Apple store still did not have any in stock. I do note that the 1TB version is soldout at BestBuy and they have dropped the price from $499 to $424, the 500GB version is also sold out at BestBuy and has price dropped from $299 to $254. As of March 3rd... Apple has shipped some from their online store and local stores have had some limited inventory. I asked Sunday afternoon at my local Apple store. They had two being used on display and said that they had sold some but no longer had any in inventory. The Apple online store indicates that they ship within 5-7 business days. I predict it will take a little while yet before Amazon starts to fulfill orders.As of March 15... Local Apple store still did not have any in stock. I do note that the 1TB version is soldout at BestBuy and they have dropped the price from... » Read More As of March 3rd... Apple has shipped some from their online store and local stores have had some limited inventory. I asked Sunday afternoon at my local Apple store. They had two being used on display and said that they had sold some but no longer had any in inventory. The Apple online store indicates that they ship within 5-7 business days. I predict it will take a little while yet before Amazon starts to fulfill orders.As of March 15... Local Apple store still did not have any in stock. I do note that the 1TB version is soldout at BestBuy and they have dropped the price from $499 to $424, the 500GB version is also sold out at BestBuy and has price dropped from $299 to $254. « Show Less
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I spoke with two Squaretrade reps today on the phone, and both said no. One said that it used to be the case, but they recently changed the policy. In order to avoid problems with claims down the road, he said that a plan for a computer purchased at Best Buy, for example, should be purchased directly from the Squaretrade website. Major bummer.