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Test Drive Program

Feb 20, 2007 10:05AM PST

Other then going to an actual store like the Apple store or a best buy. Does Apple offer any type of test drive program, where you can sort of rent a machine try it for a certain amount of time and return it back to Apple. I am interested in a Macbook but I would love a chance to explore the hardware and more importantly Mac OS 10 before taking the plunge into switching from a Windows based enviroment to a Macintosh in at least my laptop.

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Not Apple
Feb 20, 2007 8:56PM PST

but there are a number of places that rent Mac's to businesses. Probably only found in large cities though.

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Mr. Mac Fix it
Feb 21, 2007 9:35AM PST

Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it. Can you buy any chance name a few companies that do said services, or any one in particular you would recommend? I have done a few searches online however thus far been unsuccessful. Thanks.

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Based on my knowledge of your
Feb 21, 2007 9:42AM PST

current whereabouts, I cannot be specific.

I find it a little difficult to believe that you have done "a few searches online" and turned up nothing. My Google search for "Computer Rentals" turned up over 10 pages of hits for companies that rent computers.


Check it out.

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I was using a search angram that stated "macbook for rental"
Feb 21, 2007 11:17AM PST

or on the lines of that.