The also did not just "steal" the information and run with it.
I was part of a beta program where they had a select variety of
PowerBooks modified at their expense. They picked beta based on
different aspects of the PowerBooks and the cards that we were
intending on using.
So, they did research before offering anything. If it wasn't really
possible, they would have lost a bunch of money just trying it out.
They put their neck on the line and I think they deserve to be
rewarded. Would you rather pitch in for the research ahead of time
and put your money where your mouth is?
You can do what you want. I was willing to pay the $100 as well. And,
I have done more business with them because they are an excellent
company to work with.
Rob
At 18:50 -0400 6/18/01, John Balint wrote:
>Ok, so they didn't steal it--steal is a strong word. However, everyone who
>is getting upset that someone is trying to do this for themselves and
>undermine MCE really is only seeing one side of the story.
>
>I agree that if you wish to perform the upgrade yourself, you should be able
>to get the information to do so. I also agree that if you are unable or do
>not wish to, that MCE is providing a wonderful service, and as you said, I
>am sure they are wonderful people to deal with.
>
>For the record, I can easily get around and work inside any machine of any
>kind easily. A processor swap or harddrive upgrade in the 2400c is a walk
>in the park for me - maybe takes about 20 minutes total. Opening the
>machine up and removing a wire or a capacitor to enable cardbus is equally
>easy. I realize it might not be so easy for everyone (Of course, I don't
>have a 2400c myself but upgrade my friends machines) but it should still be
>made available for those who want to do the mod and save $100 because they
>have the skills necessary to work inside of the machine.
>
> -John Balint
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
>
>
>on 6/18/01 6:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> sorry, but if you've never DONE business with MCE, you have NO idea how
>> phenomenal a company they are! and accusing them or anyone of stealing
>> without proof is grounds for a lawsuit, so please be careful!
>>
>> Kevin is an amazing person to deal with. Does extra work for NO CHARGE,
>> takes care of the customer, cares about what we think, so I hope that if he
>> reads this, he knows that most of us are very grateful for all the hard work
>> he puts into backing the beloved 2400c.
>>
>> I've moved on to the ibook, but I had great experiences with MCE.
>>That 2400c
>> is a BEAR to get inside and NOT lose your way around, so to all those who
>> think they can do something as simple as putting in a new hard drive, GOOD
>> LUCK! AND to attempt card bus upgrade to me is SUICIDE!!!!
>>
>> but good luck trying. and remember, how much is YOUR time worth? you will
>> spend many more hours doing this upgrade, with NO guarantee that is will
>> work. and tell me how many extra little screws you end up with after you
>> have closed up the 2400c....
>>
>> some food for thought!
>>
>> Alan
>>
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