2 years of frustration with Apple in Saudi Arabia are over

SaudiMac · 2nd July 2008, 13:51

Thanks to a direct response from Apple Inc
SaudiMac Good Conclusion to 2 Years of Frustration with Apple in Saudi Arabia

Mr. Talal will get a replacement MacBook Pro directly from Apple.

Apple is also aware of the problems with Apple IMC and looking into it

fangpyre · 2nd July 2008, 14:47

Good to hear that his problem has been resolved.
And that Apple still cares about us in the Middle East.

Magnus · 2nd July 2008, 21:29

Good to hear problem is solved but you really only needed to post in one place

SaudiMac · 2nd July 2008, 21:39

oh sorry... No one visits this section

SaudiMac · 8th July 2008, 12:41

I noticed something, one of the stores here is no longer dealing with the IMC and they import their macs directly from the US. They also provide their own service center...

Anyone in UAE doing the same ?

fangpyre · 8th July 2008, 13:20

There are a few grey market importers here.
After all, Dubai is the grey market capital of the world.

But iStyle is dropping prices and giving good offers and service, that it makes sense to stick with them.
Plus, you might run into warranty issues with them, since they aren't a certified service center.

SaudiMac · 8th July 2008, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by fangpyre

There are a few grey market importers here.
After all, Dubai is the grey market capital of the world.

But iStyle is dropping prices and giving good offers and service, that it makes sense to stick with them.
Plus, you might run into warranty issues with them, since they aren't a certified service center.

that did not help that guy

fangpyre · 8th July 2008, 13:30

Oops.

We have this discussion here all the time.
Especially about importing the stuff yourself.
I'm sure at one point it makes sense, but it is worth the relief to buy it from a legit place.

SaudiMac · 8th July 2008, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by fangpyre

Oops.

We have this discussion here all the time.
Especially about importing the stuff yourself.
I'm sure at one point it makes sense, but it is worth the relief to buy it from a legit place.

One of the reason, for here anyway, is this page
https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

try to find Saudi Arabia, even with a complete list

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2nd July 2008, 14:47	#2 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,417	Good to hear that his problem has been resolved. And that Apple still cares about us in the Middle East.

2nd July 2008, 21:29	#3 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,401	Good to hear problem is solved but you really only needed to post in one place

2nd July 2008, 21:39	#4 (permalink)
SaudiMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posts: 251	oh sorry... No one visits this section

8th July 2008, 12:41	#5 (permalink)
SaudiMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posts: 251	I noticed something, one of the stores here is no longer dealing with the IMC and they import their macs directly from the US. They also provide their own service center... Anyone in UAE doing the same ?

8th July 2008, 13:20	#6 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,417	There are a few grey market importers here. After all, Dubai is the grey market capital of the world. But iStyle is dropping prices and giving good offers and service, that it makes sense to stick with them. Plus, you might run into warranty issues with them, since they aren't a certified service center.

8th July 2008, 13:30	#8 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,417	Oops. We have this discussion here all the time. Especially about importing the stuff yourself. I'm sure at one point it makes sense, but it is worth the relief to buy it from a legit place.