Yep, word's going around that lots of new PowerBook owners are qualifying. Let's hope they all don't get a disappointing email from Apple in the next few days saying "oops, we made a mistake."
AppleStore has organized a procedure for analyzing the numerous request regarding MacOSX update Panther program
If you want to claim a free MacOSX update Panther for a computer not qualified according to Apple Panther Update web site, but delivered after the 25th September, that is the way to proceed : Send a message to :
The update program worked for me! Purchased stock 1.25GHz SuperDrive model on September 17, got a message saying I qualify for up-to-date. Thanks, Apple!
Excuse the cross post: But I thought the info might be helpful here
I called 800-767-2775 asked for an operator and then customer relations. The person was very helpful and lodged a complaint. He said he had gotten quite a few. Let's keep hammering them. Maybe they will reconsider. Those of you who did not buy new gear recently you are welcome to complain as well. The call is toll free in the u.s.
it sounds stupid but i ordered online and when i first tried to enter my serial number i had just copied and pasted from the about this mac panel. there is a dash before the last few letters. it would not accept it until i removed the dash , then it worked fine. hope that helps..
and whats with getting charged the extra 4 bucks for shipping? i can understand the 2 for tax but the 19.95 says for shipping and handling. so now we're being charged for shipping shipping and handling handling?!
Hmm, I got my eMac on September 21st. If people are qualifying with PowerBooks purchased earlier, I think it's worth a shot. Unfortunately, the automated qualification thingie doesn't recognize my serial number so I'll have to call in.
I got my 12 inch powerbook in the Apple Store on 10/3/03. My serial number was recognized. w00t! Of course... I lied on the online form and said I bought it 10/8/03, just to be safe...
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Originally posted by BJer
I bought my 15 inch AL on 27 Sept and they accepted me as a 20$ upgrade on Panther! Just go to this link:http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...mber=M9231LL/A
Yep, word's going around that lots of new PowerBook owners are qualifying. Let's hope they all don't get a disappointing email from Apple in the next few days saying "oops, we made a mistake."
Originally posted by BJer
I bought my 15 inch AL on 27 Sept and they accepted me as a 20$ upgrade on Panther! Just go to this link:http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...mber=M9231LL/A
Not fer me BTO 1.25 ghz 15.2
I did call Both Apple and my EDU rep to complain.
Originally posted by segovius
nooooooo - please tell me you're wildly speculating...
I think BTO models use a different serial number..I'm not absolutely sure, but everyone I have seen with BTO models couldn't go trought.
Well, I have to buy panther for 129$ then..
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AppleStore has organized a procedure for analyzing the numerous request regarding MacOSX update Panther program
If you want to claim a free MacOSX update Panther for a computer not qualified according to Apple Panther Update web site, but delivered after the 25th September, that is the way to proceed : Send a message to :
[email protected]
In your message, you should mention:
- web ordering number (starting with a W)
- purchasing date of your computer
- delivering date
All the request will get an answer within 8 days
Anything like this going on in the States?
$29 Canadian
1ghz 15" AlBook
ordered the day of the keynote
shipped on the 20th
i guess apple doesnt want our $20... they would rather promote pirating.
Originally posted by mac's girl
bto here too... wont recognize serial number.
i guess apple doesnt want our $20... they would rather promote pirating.
Yar Mate
Crap Dee Dah!
I called 800-767-2775 asked for an operator and then customer relations. The person was very helpful and lodged a complaint. He said he had gotten quite a few. Let's keep hammering them. Maybe they will reconsider. Those of you who did not buy new gear recently you are welcome to complain as well. The call is toll free in the u.s.
and whats with getting charged the extra 4 bucks for shipping? i can understand the 2 for tax but the 19.95 says for shipping and handling. so now we're being charged for shipping shipping and handling handling?!
Helpful note: I had to remove the dash from the SN # to make it work.
the qualification date is 8.10.03 in australia..
I haven't got my pb yet, so i can't check the serial numb.