Ok, even though there were some rumors floating around I discounted them. I mean, when isn’t there an Apple rumor floating around about some new Mac or iPod or new piece of software or update or some such? This year there has been something delivered every Tuesday but I guessed that Apple was pacing themselves.
After giving my Powerbook to the kids (Mitchell is the primary user), I decided that a Macbook Pro 15 inch would be a good replacement. I debated on waiting and which model but impatience got the best of me.
The new model arrived late Monday afternoon. Of course I wake up to the news that an updated model is available on Tuesday morning so my first thing was a call to Apple. It took about 30 minutes on the phone but the folks at Apple were very pleasant and are taking the Macbook Pro back so I can get an update (even waived the restocking fee).
I’ve been instructed by the finance committee (meaning Kathy) to wait till March 1st to order the new model because of the way Apple is crediting the money back but that is something I guess I can live with.
I want the computer to be something that can last us for a while so getting the most up-to-date unit is important. P.S. The model I spec’d out is actually $150 cheaper too – WOW!