Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #25
I'll note that I have version A of the SuperDrive PowerBook, and it has always worked great. It worked even better when I firmware'd the DVD-R burning from 1X to 2X.
However, tha…
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Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #26
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Originally Posted by Eug Wanker
OK, I didn't see his posts before, because he's on my ignore list.
Please put me back on it. Thank you.
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Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #27
I love my 20" Imac REVISION A - if it breaks I'll have it repaired and still love it. It's whisper quiet - doesn't overheat and I wanted it and bought it with an extended warranty…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #28
I'm glad they're doing this. I got someone to switch and buy a 20" iMac G5 around christmas last year. It had problems powering on since it first came out of the box. She took i…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #29
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Originally Posted by italiano
I love my 20" Imac REVISION A - if it breaks I'll have it repaired and still love it. It's whisper quiet - doesn't overheat and I wanted it…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #30
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Originally Posted by bicamen
My God! Do you ever pull your head out of Steve Job's ass?
Your first post ever here ? And then insulting a longtime member ? How petty!
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Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #31
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Originally Posted by Maflynn
Yeah how does he know where your head is he just got here
I just got that.... ha-ha-ha-ahem...
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #32
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Originally Posted by Eug Wanker
Well, if they weren't lemons, they wouldn't need to be fixed.
I've always considered a product a lemon if it's defective and the manufa…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #33
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Originally Posted by ghporter
I've always considered a product a lemon if it's defective and the manufacturer didn't establish a recall or other program to make it right.…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #34
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Originally Posted by Eug Wanker
A defective iMac or iBook is a much bigger deal.
I agree 100%!
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #35
Different people might see a lemon in different ways. What I think is important is how does Apple solves the problem in:
1. Promptiness in reacting to the problem
2. Knowledge of…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #36
Eeeeek, my iMac's serial number is in one of those "ranges," and it's a Rev. B. I've only had it about a month and a half. No problems so far.
Bad thing: I'm moving soon, to Shang…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #37
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Originally Posted by cleanup
Eeeeek, my iMac's serial number is in one of those "ranges," and it's a Rev. B.
Just checked my Rev B, and it also falls under the prog…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #38
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Originally Posted by cleanup
Eeeeek, my iMac's serial number is in one of those "ranges," and it's a Rev. B. I've only had it about a month and a half. No problems so far…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #39
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Originally Posted by cleanup
Eeeeek, my iMac's serial number is in one of those "ranges," and it's a Rev. B. I've only had it about a month and a half. No problems so far…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #40
A lemon is, well; a lemon. Any device that breaks down spontaneously is a lemon. The hard drive on my new RevB iMac 20'' crashed without just cause. I have lost data. It's been in …
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #41
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Originally Posted by ghporter
If you've only had it for less than two months, isn't it under warranty?
Yes, but Apple service in China is terrible. Official Apple se…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #42
China blows.
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #43
I too have a Rev. B 20" iMac, that falls in the serial number range, W8521xxxxxx (W8435xxxxxx - W8522xxxxxx) . This one is replacement for my Rev. A that blew two K capacitors. The…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #44
I wonder why they don't mention that you can find the serial number of your computer in the system profiler - it's a nuisance to flip the iMac over just to write it down and compar…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #45
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Originally Posted by cleanup
Yes, but Apple service in China is terrible. Official Apple service usually involves pooh-pooh-ing the issue and saying "It's your fault. You…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #46
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Originally Posted by ghporter
I'm not sure where you are right now, but if you're not in China YET wouldn't getting the computer fixed NOW just cause a slight delay when …
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #47
Be careful about taxes when moving to China.
I'm in Singapore right now and lots of people sell their equipment rather than deal with shipping and any electronics taxes entering …
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #48
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Originally Posted by Eug Wanker
Crap, you're right. Mine falls in the serial number range too.
I just assumed the version Bs weren't included since they just came out,…
Apple confirms Version A iMac G5s are lemons — #49
Check this out, 4 days ago I purchase a new 17" 1.8 GHz iMac at CompUSA after using a friends and really liking it. The one I brought home had a halo spot on the display so I broug…