F-U to Update on New (almost) Mac in the house.

[CW2V]

RAMd®d wrote:

And keep in mind that it will probably need a new battery soon, more than 50% life gone, but maybe that's inaccurate and re-calibrating it will show better numbers.

I'd just wash my hands of this. I was of the opinion, having no actual knowledge, that the recommended monthly calibration was about getting your remaining time per charge (as shown in the menu bar) to be more accurate as the battery ages. Does it affect the accuracy of displayed mAhs? Or any other recorded data shown in coconutBattery?

The battery was charging at the time. It now shows 100% and runs good.

CW2V

[GGD]

RAMd®d wrote:
And keep in mind that it will probably need a new battery soon, more than 50% life gone, but maybe that's inaccurate and re-calibrating it will show better numbers.

I'd just wash my hands of this. I was of the opinion, having no actual knowledge, that the recommended monthly calibration was about getting your remaining time per charge (as shown in the menu bar) to be more accurate as the battery ages. Does it affect the accuracy of displayed mAhs? Or any other recorded data shown in coconutBattery?

The battery may not be an issue, I misinterpreted the displayed results due to it not being fully charged. Coconut Battery is saying that it has 95.5% of the design capacity. However it does have 538 charge cycles, and Apple says you should get at least 1000, so that is kind of high compared to brand new, but I guess how important any of this is depends on how whoever winds up owning it is planning to use it.

[space-time]

to me this sounds like a lot of trouble down the road, so I would return it ASAP.

[C(-)ris]

How do you know it wasn't sold as an open box within the last 45 days, returned, and then sold to you as open box again?

Anyway, I can't figure out what your problem even is...just return it. The way you are blowing this up I was expecting an actual problem, like they wouldn't let you return it or something.

[CW2V]

C(-)ris wrote:
How do you know it wasn't sold as an open box within the last 45 days, returned, and then sold to you as open box again?

Anyway, I can't figure out what your problem even is...just return it. The way you are blowing this up I was expecting an actual problem, like they wouldn't let you return it or something.

I was looking for a "same-as-cash" deal on a Macbook, as I am cash strapped. I'm working on my portfolio so I have a bit of a running start if and when the comapny I work for folds up the tent. I had this one targeted, but I really wanted the one at a different store 60 more miles away that had a dedicated VRAM, 15" i5, etc... It was advertised as a "used" computer with a 6 month vendor warranty. I stopped at Best Buy before heading outto the other store just to see if It was worth my time. Best Buy offered a longer same-as-cash than MicroCenter. they cut the price down to 50% new, but stated that it was an open box return... well you know the story. Basically it's all the time invested in the credit and the store wait and the installation of applications etc... because it was misrepresented in it's description. I don't mind scratches on the case, but I do mind 3 year old machines being represented as new this year and failing Hard drives.

But yes, anyone can just return it, but is that something you like doing? Do you like ordering on Amazon, getting something completely different than advertised, then being charged for shipping it back? That's a nice racket. if a percentage of people don't bother to gripe or send back, well, gold! They make a profit off of their (at the very least) negligence. That's why they have a law where you can go back to a store where you have been mischarged for an advertised item and get 5x the difference back (up to $5 I think). This is to deter "negligent" comapnies from hoping the general public won't notice.

So yes, I am stung because my great deal wasn't so great (if it sounds too good...). And I can return it.

But that doesn't absolve the Barnum and Bailey act at Best buy.

Caveat Emptor.

CW2V

[richorlin]

Just return it to BestBuy and continue on to Microcenter to pick up the i7, which seems more and more like a better deal.

[CW2V]

Oh yeah, that was an i7, wasn't it?

Twice as fast, twice the cost.

I dunno. I hate being cash strapped poor.

Wife's not working. Raiding her 401k. I'm now paying for the family health care. Chimney's spaling. Truck need work.

Maybe back to the Core 2 Duo and the Imac in the basement?



Eh. I'm just pissed it wasn't the deal I thought it was. My time is money, except when I'm griping on this board.

We'll see what happens tomorrow.

CW2V

[C(-)ris]

You tried to snag a stellar deal and it didn't pan out. I'd get used to it, it happens a lot. I've had stuff like that happen dozens of times when trying to score a deal. Part of the opportunity cost of trying to be cheap.

For the future: You could have looked up the purchase date off the serial number in the store before you even purchased it. Also, I wouldn't start using something and loading software before you have all your due diligence and know what you have.

"Caveat Emptor", "Buyer Beware", and "You get what you pay for".

[CW2V]

C(-)ris wrote:
You tried to snag a stellar deal and it didn't pan out. I'd get used to it, it happens a lot. I've had stuff like that happen dozens of times when trying to score a deal. Part of the opportunity cost of trying to be cheap.

For the future: You could have looked up the purchase date off the serial number in the store before you even purchased it. Also, I wouldn't start using something and loading software before you have all your due diligence and know what you have.

"Caveat Emptor", "Buyer Beware", and "You get what you pay for".

Agreed. I'll remember it for next time.

Well I'll hope for the best, but expect the worst (which I guess will be return it and start over).

CW2V

[richorlin]

CW2V wrote:
I dunno. I hate being cash strapped poor.

Wife's not working. Raiding her 401k. I'm now paying for the family health care. Chimney's spaling. Truck need work.

If this is your current situation, you shouldn't even be looking at a replacement laptop unless the one you have is not working at all. Use your iMac to do your design work and portfolio. When your wife is back working and you're making some money, THEN you can buy yourself a new Mac.

Speaking as one who has been in that situation before, you have to get your priorities straight.