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Apple offers The Apple Store Pro Card

updated 12:05 pm EDT, Tue June 24, 2003

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Apple is offering , which it describes as "your passport to a world of benefits and privileges designed exclusively for the professional Mac user." The card offers users benefits such as (1) complete transfer of your existing files to your new Power Mac G5 in 24 hours with an appointment; (2) savings of 10% on software on one selected day; (3) free installation of any software purchased at this Apple Store; (4) guaranteed next-day appointment with a Mac Genius; and (5) notification of upcoming events and exclusive offers for Pro Card members.

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priceless

chiat day should be proud

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it looks

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How?!

I can't find anything anywhere on what it costs!!

Is is free?

Do I just go to an Apple store and pick one up/

Apples own webpage doesn't mention ANYTHING about how to get one!!

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huh

What kind of moronic "pro" user would need this?

Are you freaking people blind to a margin building marketing ploy? Good for Apple's bottom line and little else!

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Free?

I was at an Apple Store for the broadcast yesterday, and I believe this service is being offered FREE to entice people to pre-purchase the G5.

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Wow

This is the best thing Apple has ever done! Thank's a lot, Steve!

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Reliability

It gives the impression that the G5 is less reliable and NEEDS a Mac Genius to help you.

Like all "Extended Service Plans" it is over 90% profit for the company.

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Looks pretty...

... but I wouldn't touch it. What kind of pro-user needs their files transferred for them, or software installed? Why not call it a 'newbie-card'? 'Clueless-card'?

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i don't need it but...

I'd love to have this card in my wallet.... i can't buy a G5 this year, or next, but I want that card.. it's cool stuff. I'll have to stop by my Apple store on the way home.

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Heh Heh.

Yeah because you all are so adept at cloning your Mac OS X computers without any hickups.

You know there are some people that learn skills such as audio or video production and not UNIX command line to get real work done on their G4s. And when they get their G5 they don't want to spend days repairing permissions, reinstalling software in different orders they want to get back to WORK.

This is a great idea, but it will p/o the consults as this is their bread and butter (and Apple has historically stayed clear of stepping on VAR's toes, well up until the Apple Stores and the Genius Bar).

Notice that you must GO to Apple to get the work done, no one comes to your office/studio/home office to help you. I guess consultants are still safe, for now.

Mroe elitist cred for Apple nonetheless. Bah, who cares its our turn to gloat you Wintel powerLUSERS. Heehee.

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serious consideration

Okay, so let me consider each of these "benefits":
(1) complete transfer of your existing files to your new Power Mac G5 in 24 hours with an appointment
Can do it myself.
(2) savings of 10% on software on one selected day
I can always use a discount, of course.
(3) free installation of any software purchased at this Apple StoreCan do it myself, thank you (if I can't, the software has serious problems).
(4) guaranteed next-day appointment with a Mac GeniusAs opposed to dropping by and waiting for two seconds? Oh, wait - I AM a mac genius. Nevermind. My Genius Bar serves drinks, too.
(5) notification of upcoming events and exclusive offers for Pro Card membersAs opposed to what I see on the eight thousand websites I see ever day. I'll pass.They really should call this a Discount Card.

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serious consideration

Okay, so let me consider each of these "benefits":
(1) complete transfer of your existing files to your new Power Mac G5 in 24 hours with an appointment
Can do it myself.
(2) savings of 10% on software on one selected day
I can always use a discount, of course.
(3) free installation of any software purchased at this Apple Store
Can do it myself, thank you (if I can't, the software has serious problems).
(4) guaranteed next-day appointment with a Mac Genius
As opposed to dropping by and waiting for two seconds? Oh, wait - I AM a mac genius. Nevermind. My Genius Bar serves drinks, too.
(5) notification of upcoming events and exclusive offers for Pro Card members
As opposed to what I see on the eight thousand websites I see ever day. I'll pass.
They really should call this a Discount Card.

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Jumping the gun

Hey whiner dudes,

I can't believe you are seriously wasting time complaining about this card. You could AT LEAST wait until it's known how much (if anything) Apple plans to charge for it.

I mean, if it's FREE, what the h*** do YOU care if most of it's "benefits" aren't for you? It's still an undeniable 10% off software.

OTOH, if it's like $30, a lot of us will probably say "pass." You'd have to buy something like Quark 6 to make the discount worth your time.

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Genius?

I have visited 12 Apple Stores from SoHo to Newport Beach. None of them are knowledgeable enough to handle most pro (recording studio/graphic design (4-color)/photography) situations.

VAR and consultants jobs are not threatened at all.

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Re: serious consideration

If you're such a "mac genius," then why did you double post? ;-)

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Re: serious consideration

If you're such a "mac genius," why did you double post?

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a better card....

...would be the Apple Pro Cheap b****** Card. The one that gives a 30% discount on all hardware. =P

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Here are the facts.

I was in the Apple store when the cute Apple Gal introduced this card. If I remember right the card is offered, for free, to anyone pre-ordering a G5 at the store only.

More importantly, its more useful benefit IMHO, is the 30 days satisfaction guaranty that allows you to return the G5, if you're not fully satisfied, without the current 10% (or is it 15%) restocking fee.

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Here's some more facts.

Not that anyoen cares, but I stepped into Springboard Media (located in Philly), and there was absolutely NO SIGN whatsoever that Apple was introing the G5. Say what you will, but that's pretty heavy news, and when I seen not a SINGLE mention about it, I inquired.
Wanna know what the giggle-happy, dumb-as-a-pushpin 'sales' clerk said?
She giggled, of course, like I told the most hilarious joke ever heard by human ears:
"G5!? Nooo, I don't think Apple makes those. Maybe next year."
I LOVE Springboard. But they REALLY need to sharpen up the Mac skills and overall knowledge of their employees. If I were a novice Mac user or a recent switcher, her behavior and lack of general Apple knowledge would send one to the Dark Side.
Well, maybe not that drastic, but you can see my point. No wonder the Apple store in the 'burbs are killing city resellers.
Anyway, the card looks hot. I want one in my pocket, but I agree with the other poster, who mentioned that this is benefiting Apple's bottom line, not so much so the user. However, free is for me:), but charging $30 is pretty dirty. Anyone know when Apple will implement, and if it truly will be free or at cost? Thanks.

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Positive Benefits...

I just thought I would share a few ideas. If I am truly a pro user and I am an extremely busy working professional, I may think of this card/service comparable to a "concierge".

What the G5 provides to Mac pros is speed. Speed = time. What pros cannot afford is lost time. If I have one Mac, or twenty Macs that need 100, or 500 gbs of files, data, and applications properly installed and transfered, tested, and installed; the idea of the Apple Pro Store Card is extremely attractive just from this viewpoint alone. If I do not have an IT person on staff, the last thing I want to do is waste my valuable time on doing these maintanence type of computer operations. I can schedule and stage the transfer of my data and new computers over several days, and still keep my office up and running. This is an excellent strategy if you think beyond the normal boundaries of what the card seems to only offer. I definately think it is a great idea, and think this will help countless professionals transition to new technology without losing time and money.

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Bottom Line

Boring

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