So i bought an imac on the 6th September and now theres a new one

[james99]

I just bought my first imac on the 6th September and now they have just released a new one. Which i really want (quad-core). Is there anything I can do, like trade it in at the apple shop? or ask if they'll swap it at a cost?

Regards, James

 

[D3v1L80Y]

I just bought my first imac on the 6th September and now they have just released a new one. Which i really want (quad-core). Is there anything I can do, like trade it in at the apple shop? or ask if they'll swap it at a cost?

Regards, James

No, you can't exchange or swap it as you are well past the 14 day limit.

However, you can just enjoy the machine you did purchase as it is an extremely capable and excellent computer.

 

[toMACsh]

I'll second that. I'd be shocked if your almost 2-month-old iMac was unable to do something that you'd like to do. Enjoy! ...and congrats!

 

[PsYkOoOoO]

That's technology for you. I am still using my white Macbook from 2007, and it does pretty much whatever that I need it to do. Sure, the outer casing is cracked in a few places and the battery is screwed, but everything else works nicely. As long as it serves your purpose, I don't see why you should be upset over your purchase.

 

[chscag]

I agree. I purchased our MacBook early in 2008 and it still serves our needs very well. When Apple care runs out in 2011, we'll consider purchasing another one which will be more advanced but will quickly be outmoded...

Regards.

 

[Kash]

Only option you have is to sell your current iMac and put the money you get toward a new one.

 

[strus_fr]

Same with my old macbook coreduo of 2006 ... he can still handle all my every day stuff ... except but I am not sure from where it comes:
- Sometimes it has some issues with Skype (but it seems to depend on the guy I talk to...)
- With Netflix streaming (but now that it will be possible from the PS3 .. I do not care anymore)
- And except 2 strange issues (that must be only on my computer):
+ OpenOffice which displays so small font that I cannot read them (yeah the font used in the menus and internally by OO, not the one I write in the documents)
+ Internet or Wireless connection which sometimes drop when Skype is on ... (but still always with only a few people...)

Enjoy!

 

[bennjiboi]

Thats what I did, I broguht a new iMac in march, spent $3000 and then sold it this week on eBay for $1500

But I brought a new iMac last weekend so I just kept reminding myself that it was all worth it hehe

It really was though!

 

[Steve Adams]

pc technology dates much faster than mac technology, I am running a pc that I built like 5 years. it still does EVERYTHING I want, fast. Yes there are faster processors and motherboards out there, however, I can edit photos, rip dvd's and everything else just fine. So, your 6 month old imac would be more than fine for anything really. one of my friends is a professional graphic artist, he's still using his G4 powerbook to do his work, thats the cool thing about apple, the technology ages very well.

 

[ajbar]

I just bought a 24'

I am finding this quite therapeutic. I bought a 24’ from an Apple authorised agent 2 working days before the launch of the 27’. Alas the agent will not give me an upgrade as I switched it on. I should have gone direct to Apple. Although I know the 24’ is a great machine my first experience with Apple has been tainted.

 

[bobtomay]

If still within the 14 day period, would suggest you call Apple today.

 

[Mint]

I also kind of did this. Bought a 24" yesterday without realizing the 27" was out, luckily PC world will swap them over for me as soon as they get the 27" in stock.

 

[ajbar]

I just bought a 24'

I phoned Apple both here in the UK and US. I have had it 10 days.. Apple say they can not help as I did not buy it direct from them.

 

[southchatham]

That imac will be good for 6 years. I also have a 2006 1,1 macbook using Snow Leopard that still has outstanding performance except for battery. I also have a new mini bought in Sept; I love it and it doesn't bother me that the new one is better. I say keep it and be happy. If you sell it and buy the new one, guess what, In six months or less their will be a better one.

 

[ajbar]

Cool Thanks, I am trying not to let this bother me which is tricky as it was such a big purchase, I know you are right though..

 

[Steve Adams]

use it and be happy, the new one is just a little bigger in screen size. you would probablly never notice the difference in speed. use it and enjoy

 

[ajbar]

Your right, its way better than my 5yr old pc..