On 2/6/03 6:12 AM, "Geoffrey Loeffler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
>> On 2/5/03 , Kyle spew out >> >> recently had a client that had a G4/400 that blew the board >> and front panel. It was out of warranty. A new board was several hundred >> dollars (with my connections...more without) and the panel was expensive as >> well. He decided it would be more economical to look for a new machine. >> It's simple math. Why fix a 400MHz mac for $500 when that is half the price >> of one twice as fast. > How this one incident relates to Apple Care I can only dream > of, however. > I guess he could have looked for a used board, front panel > and directions on how to replace it himself.. It is not like these G4 > 400s are blowing out by the hundreds. There are plenty of used parts > on this site and others. > Maybe he just wanted a new computer. He could have sold the > salvage parts for money towards a new machine, if that idea was > presented.. We all have choices. Maybe he's not cheap? Maybe he wants to buy a new Apple system every 4 years or so to promote the company? Maybe he didn't want to take weeks rooting around for cheap used parts and half-witted advice from people who don't know what they are talking about half the time? Maybe he realized that even if he managed to fix his machine it would still be 400MHz slower than the current lowest end New Apple Product? Maybe he realized that he would make the money back in productivity in 6 months with the speed increases? Maybe he just hated his G4 and wanted a new Tibook? I don't know... What I do know is that when Mr. Martin stated that he thought it would be a good idea to start saving for a new Mac by the time your Applecare runs out is solid advice and should be taken by all members here. It makes sense. -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== Jesus saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!!! -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
