Back in Austin

[athene]

Flew back to Austin on Saturday. Only got about 4 hours of sleep, due to going out the night before to celebrate songbirdelsha's golden birthday.

Got home, rested for a little bit and then went out to see the Red Bull Flugtag. Ended up across the river on the grass. People kept walking along the path and stopping right in front of our group. Someone suggested that we all move down and block the path, forcing others to go around us. While that worked for a while, we couldn't keep it up forever. At some point I got sunscreen or something in my right eye, and it became all pink and bloodshot. Ended up getting so frustrated with not being able to see, with eye being irritated and with being overtired that we went home. Went to bed around 8pm, woke up at 10am on Sunday. See how tired I was?

Sunday got up and went to Apple Store to see about getting dent in case fixed. Was told needed appointment. Dragged lordaerith into work with me where I got him to help us set up new PCs that came in on Friday. Went back to Apple store for appointment. Was told that it would cost $750 to fix it!!!111!!!! Am going to look into other places in Austin to take it (any ideas?).

Today is work and then errand running to get ready for school.

Comments

[litch.livejournal.com]

try Mr. Notebook on the drag

[in-quinecorners.livejournal.com]

Maybe Happy Mac on 53rd, at Evans? I don't know much about them, I just drive by them all the time.

[eliset.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Apple will charge you their "Flat rate accidental damage" fee. Given that, any of the local shoppes in the area might be able to help...or they might charge the same price, since they'll just send it to Apple. I'd call ahead and explain the situation.

[thax.livejournal.com]

Unless policy has changed since I worked there about 1.5yr ago, any major dent is considered abuse of the unit outside of normal wear and tear, and voids the warranty. Apple does not have a repair service for most non-warrantied work, especially dents. They prefer to direct you to their new ipod models, as you've found. Fuckers.
Does the ipod continue to function normally?
I'm really curious about the dry ice thing, but I don't know what that kind of temperature would do to a hard drive.

[eliset.livejournal.com]

It's not an ipod - it's a powerbook/Macbook Pro of some variety. Therefore, buying a new one is a little...extreme.

That said, I know my renter's insurance had a rider that covered accidental computer damage - perhaps see if your home/renter's insurance does too?

[thax.livejournal.com]

ack... embarrassed. couldn't view pic and jumped to wrong assumption. sorry.

[athene.livejournal.com]

didn't think of that...of course, that would involve HAVING said insurance. I know, I know...but I poor broke student.

you could always try fixing it yourself

[litch.livejournal.com]