I keep seeing references to the REA program, which seems to be some kind of repair/return program, I gather. What are the details, and is a Duo 280C still eligible? I just bought a 280C off E-Bay, but it doesn't seem to have the sound working.
TIA, Richard >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) >Subject: Re: REA program >Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 11:47:17 EDT > >In a message dated 9/29/01 06:04:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >One final note: I'd keep sending the faulty 5300 thru the REA program as > >long as you're able. At some point, Apple may just get fed up enough to > >replace it with a new PB, which at this point would be a G4. I've read > >posts of people getting this offer in the past. > >Chris, > >The REA program ends 7 years after they discontinued the model. Which will >be >the middle of next year, I believe. > >I have not heard of one individual offer to upgrade... only of the public >offers, and IMHO there will not be another. And in this case, Andrew wants >a >5300 to modify to make a MP3 tablet. The last offer, you had to pony up >$1600 >USD and a 5300. I'm fairly sure that is not what you were thinking of. > >Andrew is a friendly guy so I did not figure that I would have to say be >friendly, but persistent. > >He got my 5300cs and my 5300/100 went as the trade-in for this Pismo I am >writing this on. My 5300ce is for use in bad environments (job sites) and >as >my back up for the Pismo. I sent in two more 5300s thru the REA, but not >Andrews. All had the date stamp in the battery compartment. > >Brent > >-- >PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > >PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> >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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! ><http://www.applelinks.com> > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
