It Wasn't a Test Drive Anyway

This article clearly states the mindset of the author. It is intelligently drafted to create intrest of the reader. It brings out the worth of the subject.

You people really thought Apple Computer. were willing letting people take a computer home... or send a computer out for nothing!?!? I love my mac mini anyway, so I don't really care anyway tbh.

Dave...Picky, Picky, Picky. Keep blogging, you'd never make it as a promotion writer, well maybe for Microsoft ;-)

I kind of agree with David's idea that it wasn't a "Test Drive" per se, but I do think it was a very clever promotion hook. I am seriously perplexed about the pull out. What I'm wondering is if the people who purchased Minis and Mice and Keyboards (Oh My!) in the 15 or so hours that the promo was active still "qualify."

Dan, you have to buy it before you receive and play with it for 30 days. That's why it isn't a test drive.

David, I don't really understand your negative attitude to this program. If you're upset because they offered 30 days and the user has to make his or her decision in less than 30 days due to shipping times, then I think that's a bit shortsighted on your part. I think this program is perfect for people on the fence who need that last little push to try out the affordable mac mini. Now, the customer may have to cover the cost of shipping, and so you have a problem with Apple calling it a "test drive?" Would you be more satisfied if they called it "Try Before You Buy For 30 Days (Less Shipping) Offer*" That does have a certain ring to it. Give them a break for trying something new. "*Note: This is NOT an actual test drive as no mac mini currently operates as a motor vehicle."

Haven't you guys seen the 'Waowwaaa-wooom' commercial? French (soccer) striker Thierry Henri promoting the small Renault sportscar? Its him, dammit!

iirc, this is not the first time apple has attempted a "test drive" promotion. i believe the first one was either with one of the apple ][ series, or one of the first macintoshes.

One weird thing I don't get: there's no explanation for the cancellation. I can't track anything down yet. I first heard from Apple Affiliate partners who received a simple email that just said "hey the program's over. Sorry." The whole thing's kinda strange. My only guess is they had an onslaught of customers ticked off that the retail stores weren't participating.

FUBAR even...grrrrrrr!