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Apple builds a damn tough computer...

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Claris:
The TiBook has been repaired by Apple (for $1300) and is as good as new. I'm writing this on it right now.

bedouin:
What parts did they actually repair?  I'm guessing the screen and enclosure (at least).  Wouldn't it have been easier for them to just give you a refurbished unit?  Assuming it was just the entry level 15" it only retailed for $1999 anyway; probably like $1799 with educational pricing -- and it's two generations old.  Its price has already depreciated to $1200-13000, or even less assuming it wasn't a superdrive model.

Aloone_Jonez:
I think you've been ripped off, I would rather spent an extra $499 on the latest model.

Are you sure that they have'nt just given you a refurbished unit?

It sounds silly for them to spend their time and money repairing the old one, when it would be far cheaper to refurbish an old one.

hm_murdock:
that's usually what they do in such an extreme case. they take the HD out and put it in a refurb, or just use data transfer software.

Claris:
We did pay the extra $499 for the new model, we just saw the benefits of another relatively new and fast computer for $1300.

They repaired the original unit itself. How can I tell? Notice in the picture the aftermarket handle bolted on the back. That's still there, and since it's bolted on, its unlikely they took the trouble of removing it and putting it on a refurb. Still, the idea of refurbs being inferior is somewhat of a myth anyway.

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