Karen, you mentioned iPad. Have you bought one? If not Verizon has a real good deal on them. It's a bundle deal and you get a device called "MiFi". that total cost of the bundle is $130 more than the base price for any of the Wi-Fi iPad's. the "MiFi" is essentially a mobile wireless hub. Sort of like an interface, on one side it is a Wi-Fi hub that will handle up to five devices and on the other side it connects to the Internet using the G3 network of Verizon. the monthly charge for the "MiFi" unit is $20 for 1 GB of use, a second gigabyte cost you an additional $20 per month.
David
This is being typed using Dragon Dictate. Dragon Dictate allows you to talk and the computer to type your words as you speak. Any arrows, I will blame on the soft wear. ;-)
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On Sep 21, 2010, at 1:57 PM, david wrote:
> It's to late for you Karen but for others check the prices at www.powermax.com
> They have free shipping, no sales tax, and they take trade-ins & will negotiate software prices. I have gotten them to match Amazon's price on AppleCare on the two laptops I bought there.
>
> Karen you might want to check on the on when AppleCare starts. My experience is you get it in a box & then you either phone Apple or go online & register it. It is an extension of the standard warranty on the computer.
> On Sep 21, 2010, at 1:16 PM, sun shine wrote:
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>> Hi David,
>> I ordered my MBP from amazon, cheaper than Apple and Best Buy so I will check it out for Apple Care in a month or so. No doubt it will be the same as with the iPad. Care will start from the day I purchased the MBP, not the day I get it or the day I decide to get Apple Care!
>> If my printer hadn't died, I'd print this to take to the library with me! Looks like I'm going to have to figure out how to have two screens available at the same time.
>> Karen
>>
>> Karen, I whole heartedly agree with Dunc.
>>
>> We just got a brand new MBP & there were many updates of Mac software needed. That is because the computer was built many months ago and has never been upgraded. Also after updating software you need to run repair permissions
>>
>> Apple Care, iWork, Mobile Me are all cheaper at Amazon
>>
>> On Sep 21, 2010, at 8:17 AM, Duncan Fowler wrote:
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>>> Karen,
>>> I would really suggest connecting to the Internet soon after you get the
>>> MBP.
>>>
>>> The suggestion of going to a library or one of the other „Hot Spots‰ in your
>>> area is a good one.
>>> David‚s cautions are wise.
>>>
>>> The only reason I am suggesting this is so you can register your Mac on-line
>>> and do the software updates from Apple. (Click on the Apple in the top left
>>> corner of the screen and choose Software update.)
>>>
>>> Additionally, if you have wisely purchased Apple Care you will get that
>>> registered as well.
>>> (BTW, if you have not purchased Apple Care, it has more than paid for itself
>>> for me.)
>>> Check the Apple Care prices on Amazon if your interested.
>>> It is a much better price that directly from Apple.
>>>
>>> After you do that 1st Software update, and you don‚t have easy access to the
>>> internet, I would just do the software update every couple of months. What
>>> this does is load updates to the Apple Programs and your operating system.
>>> It also fixes security holes in your software...... Which may not be a big
>>> deal for you if your never on-line. But when you are, even occasionally, it
>>> is wise to have them installed.
>>>
>>> You will have fun with your new Mac!
>>>
>>> Dunc
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