I Love Apple!!!

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 9, 2006 9:32 pm

So the other day the screen on my iPod cracked and rendered it useless for the most part. I don't even know how it happened, just took it out of my pocket and realixed that 3/4 of the screen was blank.

Today I took it to the Apple store at the mall. A sales associate tells me that it isn't worth to send it out to be replaced and that I might as well just buy a new one, but I can probably get something like a 10% discount to buy a new one. However, he sends me in the direction of the "Genius Bar" which is kinda like the Geek Squad at Best Buy, technical service.

While waiting for tech support (it's kinda like a take a number type thing), I start looking at iMac computers (see "my computer is possessed thread"). Another sales associate starts showing them to me, and how easy to use, and how SAFE they are from spyware, viruses, spam, etc.

Anyway, my turn comes up for tech support. To make a long story short, they told me my iPod was totalled. He starts typing things into his computer, prints out a receipt, and hands me a brand new iPod Nano!!!

Thank You Apple!!!

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » September 10, 2006 8:21 am

they have replaced two iPods for my keet with the same courtesy.

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » September 10, 2006 10:52 am

If they break that easily is it really worth spending 400 bucks on the 60 gig Ipod with video??? This is coming from a person who has had a cell phone for over 11 years and still doesnt see the point in having a camera on a phone or any other non needed features.

East Texas Parrothead · September 10, 2006 10:55 am

I got the two year warranty because of posts like this. I hope my screen doesn't crack and my hard drive doesn't crash, but if they do, I have backup.

Thanks for sharing your story.

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 10, 2006 4:00 pm

It was one of the 4GB Nanos, and now instead of a flimsy leather case made to protect it from simple scratches, it now has a clear hard case to protect it from happening again.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » September 10, 2006 4:49 pm

East Texas Parrothead wrote:I got the two year warranty because of posts like this. I hope my screen doesn't crack and my hard drive doesn't crash, but if they do, I have backup.

Thanks for sharing your story.

for all the stories I have heard about the Nano's going sideways, I would have to say that I'd hesitate to own one. Apple may replace them, but sooner or later that policy is going to get veto'ed by the bean counters.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » September 10, 2006 4:59 pm

I love my Macbook Pro!

East Texas Parrothead · September 10, 2006 6:40 pm

jonesbeach10 wrote:It was one of the 4GB Nanos, and now instead of a flimsy leather case made to protect it from simple scratches, it now has a clear hard case to protect it from happening again.

I got the 60gig one . . . and it scratches like you wouldn't believe. I got a clear neoprene case . . . it's kind got bumpers . . . and it seems pretty tough.

margaritagrl26 · Post by **margaritagrl26** » September 10, 2006 9:37 pm

East Texas Parrothead wrote:
jonesbeach10 wrote:It was one of the 4GB Nanos, and now instead of a flimsy leather case made to protect it from simple scratches, it now has a clear hard case to protect it from happening again.
I got the 60gig one . . . and it scratches like you wouldn't believe. I got a clear neoprene case . . . it's kind got bumpers . . . and it seems pretty tough.

Ive had mine for almost a year now. Haven't had a bit of trouble with it... but I too keep it a case.

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 10, 2006 10:12 pm

East Texas Parrothead wrote:
jonesbeach10 wrote:It was one of the 4GB Nanos, and now instead of a flimsy leather case made to protect it from simple scratches, it now has a clear hard case to protect it from happening again.
I got the 60gig one . . . and it scratches like you wouldn't believe. I got a clear neoprene case . . . it's kind got bumpers . . . and it seems pretty tough.

The problem with mine was that the case was a flimsy leather case. It is now surrounded by something like what yours.

Drumkat · Post by **Drumkat** » September 10, 2006 11:16 pm

I have a 60 gig video and a 30 video along with a nano and have
http://www.agent18.com/ cases for all of them.. Out of the cases they are perfect.

Cant wait to sell them for the new one around the corner.....sometime!

Now, I have a macbook and a 17" iMac, but REALLY want a 24" iMac. I'll probably have to get the 20" though (not that thats bad)

I used Apple since 96 and would never even consider using anything else.

My name is Kent, & I'm an Appleholic.

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 11, 2006 4:32 pm

Drumkat wrote:I have a 60 gig video and a 30 video along with a nano and have
http://www.agent18.com/ cases for all of them.. Out of the cases they are perfect.

Cant wait to sell them for the new one around the corner.....sometime!

Now, I have a macbook and a 17" iMac, but REALLY want a 24" iMac. I'll probably have to get the 20" though (not that thats bad)

I used Apple since 96 and would never even consider using anything else.

My name is Kent, & I'm an Appleholic.

Hiiiii Keeennnntttt.

East Texas Parrothead · September 11, 2006 4:33 pm

I want a MacBook.

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » September 11, 2006 4:42 pm

haven't pulled the trigger yet, but ordering the new mac pro isn't too far off.

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » September 12, 2006 1:29 pm

nice! Best Buy has the same deal - and I can even pay the difference and trade up for a video ipod if i want.

BTW- Vera Bradley's new season of stuff includes cute ipod nano holders!! (for all the ladies out there that love vera bradley!)

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » September 12, 2006 2:01 pm

the new iPods are here!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/0 ... index.html

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » September 12, 2006 2:18 pm

AlbatrossFlyer wrote:the new iPods are here!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/0 ... index.html

SWEET! 80 GB & movie downloads on itunes!

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » September 12, 2006 2:29 pm

apple is updating their webpage as i type...

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » September 12, 2006 11:50 pm

How old was the Ipod they replaced?

Drumkat · Post by **Drumkat** » September 13, 2006 12:00 am

well my 60 gig, 30 gig, and 4 gig nano (all white & in perfect condition) are all for sale. Email me if you're interested. All come with cases.

Kent