Hello all,
Two months ago, using the small amount of savings I had, I bought myself a the 250GB 15" Macbook Pro for college. Last sunday when I was back at home, I had people over and very regrettably left my laptop on the table in my dining room. Low and behold, an entire bottle of gatorade spilled over my MBP. My friend, in complete panic, lifted the macbook up by its screen which was pretty effective in having all of the liquid seep through my keyboard.
I frantically brought it over to the Apple Store. Because I had spent so much money on the machine, I was willing to fork over the estimated $1200 to fix the machine. (the reason I did not try to take it out and let it dry was because I was leaving to go back to school the very next morning! I go to school in New Orleans and there are no apple stores there so it was a very immediate thing) Today I got the call that the machine was beyond economical repair and had to be returned unfixed. I am absolutely devastated!
I called the Apple Store back at home and they were VERY nice about it. They really tried to help me get it fixed in the first place. I basically broke down over the phone. Understanding that I was a very broke college student (and probably because I was hysterical) they were kind enough to offer me a 20% discount on my next machine.
I am debating about whether or not to get the 13" Macbook Pro or dish out a few extra hundred for the 15" (what I originally had). I am pretty sure I am going to stick with the 4GB of memory. Right now I am using my old, old early 2006 Macbook with about 512MB of memory and 1.83GHZ and I can barely do work it is so slow (granted I was used to my MBP) Given, I am a science major so the extra screen reaaally is not a necessity but with the discount the 13" would be $1200 v. the $1360 for the 15" ANy opinions?
Will I have to repurchase Applecare for my new computer or can they transfer my Applecare from the damaged one? I mean I only had it for 2 months. If I have to repurchase applecare I think I am going to consider buying a third party insurance policy that will perhaps cover accidental damage, theft, etc. Any suggestions??
Finally, is there ANYTHING I can do with my old MBP with liquid damage? The exterior is in very good condition. Though I am EXTREMELY strapped for cash I am a little hesitant about using Ebay/Craigslist. I am would be very apprehensive about selling my macbook to a thirdparty company in New Orleans..
I appreciate any/all input! This entire week just has been so frustrating. I am going to be 100% broke after buying this new computer. I wish the Apple Store sold scuba gear..... then I would be in good shape.
Two months ago, using the small amount of savings I had, I bought myself a the 250GB 15" Macbook Pro for college. Last sunday when I was back at home, I had people over and very regrettably left my laptop on the table in my dining room. Low and behold, an entire bottle of gatorade spilled over my MBP. My friend, in complete panic, lifted the macbook up by its screen which was pretty effective in having all of the liquid seep through my keyboard.
I frantically brought it over to the Apple Store. Because I had spent so much money on the machine, I was willing to fork over the estimated $1200 to fix the machine. (the reason I did not try to take it out and let it dry was because I was leaving to go back to school the very next morning! I go to school in New Orleans and there are no apple stores there so it was a very immediate thing) Today I got the call that the machine was beyond economical repair and had to be returned unfixed. I am absolutely devastated!
I called the Apple Store back at home and they were VERY nice about it. They really tried to help me get it fixed in the first place. I basically broke down over the phone. Understanding that I was a very broke college student (and probably because I was hysterical) they were kind enough to offer me a 20% discount on my next machine.
I am debating about whether or not to get the 13" Macbook Pro or dish out a few extra hundred for the 15" (what I originally had). I am pretty sure I am going to stick with the 4GB of memory. Right now I am using my old, old early 2006 Macbook with about 512MB of memory and 1.83GHZ and I can barely do work it is so slow (granted I was used to my MBP) Given, I am a science major so the extra screen reaaally is not a necessity but with the discount the 13" would be $1200 v. the $1360 for the 15" ANy opinions?
Will I have to repurchase Applecare for my new computer or can they transfer my Applecare from the damaged one? I mean I only had it for 2 months. If I have to repurchase applecare I think I am going to consider buying a third party insurance policy that will perhaps cover accidental damage, theft, etc. Any suggestions??
Finally, is there ANYTHING I can do with my old MBP with liquid damage? The exterior is in very good condition. Though I am EXTREMELY strapped for cash I am a little hesitant about using Ebay/Craigslist. I am would be very apprehensive about selling my macbook to a thirdparty company in New Orleans..
I appreciate any/all input! This entire week just has been so frustrating. I am going to be 100% broke after buying this new computer. I wish the Apple Store sold scuba gear..... then I would be in good shape.