Hi, Just a quick note to state that some simple configurations, such as more memory, can be handled by staff if you purchase directly from the Apple Store. Basically, all standard configurations are pre-packaged. However, if you buy a new laptop and want to max out the memory, an Apple Store can replace the memory for you and credit you with the difference. Since Apple memory is more expensive, you might not want to do this unless you are also getting an educational discount on the purchase -- which would also apply to the memory. However, this can be a useful feature. This doesn't apply to elements such as hard drives, and it certainly wouldn't apply to memory upgrades that can't be handled by a simple substitution. For example, the MacBook Air models require that your memory be specified at the time of order, and the initial memory cannot be upgraded, because these modules are hard-socketed in the device. So if you want to max out memory, you must do so with a custom order. I'm also not sure whether memory for the Mac Mini's can easily be uprgraded at purchase, since it requires considerably more work to open the case to access the memory slot. Finally, I will remind list readers that, at least for the iMac, the standard keyboard option is now the short version of the keyboard without number pad. If you want to order your iMac with a full-size keyboard with number pad, you have to specify this in your online order. It may be possible to swap for full-size keyboard at the time of purchase if you buy your iMac at an Apple Store -- I don't know whether this is the case. However, it does require that they open the box to swap your keyboard, since all pre-boxed iMacs come with the shorter keyboards.
HTH. Cheers, Esther On Feb 28, 2011, at 08:51, Ricardo Walker wrote: > I'm not sure whats so strange about it? > > On Feb 28, 2011, at 12:57 PM, Joseph Norton wrote: > >> Hi list: >> >> After I ordered my Mac Mini, I called the 800 number to ask a question about >> shipping. >> >> In the course of the conversation, the Apple rep told me that, because I had >> custom configured my Mini, they do the configuration in China and then ship >> it from there. >> >> If I had ordered one without any customization, they would, apparently, have >> been able to ship from their warehouse. >> >> Strange! >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
