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To: Alomex who wrote (14248)	6/3/1998 12:22:00 PM
From: Steve Martin	Respond to of 213177

How many of you have looked into buying a PB? Yes How many of you were unsuccessful in the first attempt (none in stock)? Yes How many succeeded on getting one elsewhere? No How many of you are on waiting list? Yes 292Mhz 14.1" display. Looks like late June.

To: Alomex who wrote (14248)	6/3/1998 2:13:00 PM
From: WebDrone	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213177

How many of you have looked into buying a PB? Yes How many of you were unsuccessful in the first attempt (none in stock)? Yes How many succeeded on getting one elsewhere? Want to touch before buying How many of you are on waiting list? will wait 233 or 250Mhz 13" display. Looks like late June.

To: Alomex who wrote (14248)	6/3/1998 3:56:00 PM
From: Marc Newman	Respond to of 213177

Two slight notes to add to the PB availability discussion-- 1. People on the MF AOL board have been able to find and purchase them (not the 292 mhz, obviously). 2. I find that "200 PBs for the whole CompUSA chain" to be very dubious. For one thing, this chain has been getting stuff early ever since they opened the AWAS. So I think they get priority. For another, we had the note saying that one store in Manhattan alone got 20-something PBs and sold out. So unless this store got 10% of the chainwide allocation, I find it hard to believe. Remember, CompUSA has 140 stores. Man, these sell programs are annoying me. <<GGG>> Marc

To: Alomex who wrote (14248)	6/3/1998 4:49:00 PM
From: Travis	Respond to of 213177

How many of you have looked into buying a PB? How many of you were unsuccesfull in the first attempt (none in stock)? How many succeeded on getting one elswehere? How many of you are on waiting list? My impression is that most readers here have not bought a PB, but that those who tried eventually succeeded. Any other presonal experiences out there? I was one who wanted one and was finally able to get one, due to VERY aggresive hunting (even resorting to this board for help!). I have two coworkers who are very frustrated trying to get theirs. They both ordered a day or two after launch and keep getting delayed. An interesting side note-I purchased my powerbook retail, but the day after the launch (May 7) I ordered an extra battery online at the Apple store. Would you believe I STILL have not gotten it? It's just a battery-same for all models! Yikes! -travis

To: Alomex who wrote (14248)	6/3/1998 5:39:00 PM
From: Matt Peterson	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213177

How many of you have looked into buying a PB? How many of you were unsuccesfull in the first attempt (none in stock)? How many succeeded on getting one elswehere? How many of you are on waiting list? My impression is that most readers here have not bought a PB, but that those who tried eventually succeeded. Any other presonal experiences out there? I ordered a BTO G3 Powerbook on May 20th. According to Apple, it is due to arrive "within 21 days" (sometime next week). I'll update everyone when it arrives. -Matt