David R. Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Hey all, I'm going to do it. Looking for the best place to do it. I might even buy a new computer while I'm at it. :rolleyes: Looking for recommendations or warnings. I'm considering places like Mac Mall or Mac Warehouse because of the price and lack of sales tax. Free printer and memory upgrades don't hurt either. The Mac/PC debate is lost on me, lots of threads on that if you need to go there. But, to quote Oprah, don't go there [i](girlfriend)[/i]. Dual gig and superdrive, here I come. -David R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug osborne Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Try Keycode Media in Burbank (ask for Reid), Integrated Midi Systems in NY (Long Island), or MacMidiMusic (ask for Warren or Jansen) in Nashville. All music oriented dealers that might be willing to make the deal you want. Doug Osborne Music on Bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Mac Mall is a good way to go. They ship promptly. I got mine the next day, IIRC. I ordered an iPod from Apple directly, and that worked out fine, too. You won't get free memory from Apple, but there's no middle man to handle and potentially damage things, either. Which model are you considering? :thu: The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R. Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 Thanks for the replies. Dan, I am looking at the Dual 1 gig with Superdrive. A concern of mine is hearing that after jan 1 all new macs will boot from OSX only. I still love my Korg Oaysys card and the bastards at Korg are not going to write drivers for OSX. This is a card that sold for over $2000 just a couple of years ago. Korg, are you hearing this public tongue lashing? Any more opinions? -David R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Make sure that new Macs aren't coming out soon cause if they do soon after you buy yours, you'll be pissed to find out you could have saved $400 if you waited. But then again, you can't wait forever... Kris My Band: http://www.fullblackout.com UPDATED!!! Fairly regularly these days... http://www.logcabinmusic.com updated 11/9/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R. Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 Thanks Kris, but I have waited a while. Prices have dropped, I waited even more, speed went up, I still waited. It is time. :thu: -David R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovepusher Sly Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 This time of year is the worst if you can't stand hearing about lower prices and new models after the holidays. But if that's not going to bother you, and it seems like you're prepared, full speed ahead! I use MacMall, fast and never a problem. Plus it ain't nothin' like breakin' a brand new Mac out the box. A bit of advice, emerse yourself in the setup and configuration of your new machine, you won't have time to think about prices after the fact. Sly :cool: Whasineva ehaiz, ehissgot ta be Funky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy clay Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Or if you need to get a fully loaded machine, you could check out Sweetwater (in Florida I think). They can configure you a system with just what you want, and maybe even help with the card issue. It's worth a shot just to see what they can come up with. I'm trying to think but nuthin' happens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not Cereal Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 jeez. and people say mac sales are low! look at these peoples with so many macs per capita. i just dont get it. and whats with the "special OSause"? [img]http://images.usatoday.com/snapshot/news/bigmac2.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salyphus Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Check here for deals: http://www.dealmac.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R. Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 Dealmac is a great site but not so great for a new system. At least nothing there that I found. Sweetwater is a whole kettle of fish and I would rather end up with an Apple. :D I already have the software and don't need the extra care for extra $$ that they offer. Soon, very soon... -David R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarmenC Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 [quote]Originally posted by David R.: [b]Hey all, I'm going to do it. Looking for the best place to do it. I might even buy a new computer while I'm at it. :rolleyes: Looking for recommendations or warnings. I'm considering places like Mac Mall or Mac Warehouse because of the price and lack of sales tax. Free printer and memory upgrades don't hurt either. The Mac/PC debate is lost on me, lots of threads on that if you need to go there. But, to quote Oprah, don't go there [i](girlfriend)[/i]. Dual gig and superdrive, here I come.[/b][/quote]Find out if the new Mac you're going to buy will be discontinued in Jan. at MacWorld SF here... [url=http://www.macsurfer.com]www.macsurfer.com[/url] I LOVE my Mac! Peace. Carmen :wave: An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. Sir Winston Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanmass Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I'd wait less than one month til the big apple show in San Fran. I am sure they are announcing something new. They have offered rebates to schools on the lower end stuff, which usually means a speed bump is around the corner. When you do buy, why not the Apple Store near you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alon Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Waiting to see what apple introduces after the new year is a waste of time, because the guy already stated that he needs to run OS9. As everybody knows, the new machines will be X only, so telling him to get one of those machines, will not work for him. alon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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