802.11n on your MacBook? Pay up first

Darius Chang | Jan 19, 2007

Apple has given users of its Core 2 Duo systems a nice surprise that its machines are 802.11n-ready. But before you can activate it, whip out your credit card first.

Owners of Core 2 Duo or Xeon processor Macs have been unaware Apple had included a draft-N standard wireless radio in their desktops and notebooks, with the exception of the 17-inch MacBook Pro running on a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo processor. During Macworld, this little fact was announced in conjunction with the release of the 802.11n-enabled Airport Extreme Base Station.

However, even before the cries of joy could die down, Apple threw a curve ball by requiring payment to activate the 802.11n capability in their notebooks and desktops. Unless you purchase the Airport Extreme Base Station, you will have to fork out US$1.99 (S$3.06) for the activation software.

The reason, according to Apple spokesperson Lynn Fox, is that generally accepted accounting principles requires the company to charge for significant feature enhancements when added to previously purchased products. Now where is that rebate program when you need one?

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rrbash says...
disappointing.... Wish Apple could come with a better excuse than a non-existent "accounting" requirement... Regards AN ACCOUNTANT

Jan 27, 2007 23:17