Great Source for Airport/Bluetooth kit...

jmatero · New Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 4

Hi all... I just wanted to post some info for all those who regret not getting the Airport/Bluetooth option. I ordered the Airport Extreme/Bluetooth kit (Apple Part Number M9870Z/A) from costcentral.com. They have over 50+ in stock, and only charge $93.16 (+ $10.00 FedEx Ground... other shipping options available).

I ordered it this afternoon and it's already scheduled to be delivered tomorrow! Not bad! The kid comes with everything needed... INCLUDING the mezzanine board, Airport card, Bluetooth module and antenas.

They were very friendly and had it at the lowest price I could find.... heck.. it's a STEAL considering Apple wants $99 for the Airport card ALONE usually.

Here's the link:

http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Apple_Computer_MAC_MINI_AIRPORT_EXTREME_UPGRAD_KIT/M9870ZA/F98728/

enjoy!!!
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Mac Mini 1.42
8x Dual Layer DVD
1GB Samsung RAM
Airport/Bluetooth Kit

jase · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 9:14 pm Post subject:

Hey cool... I was just shopping for that kinda thing this weekend, and couldn't find a good solution.

Nice first post, jmatero! Thanks!

Give us a review on the install and your experience with the kit. I'm sure there will be a few people interested.

k3lso · Member Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 63 Location: PY

I have a couple of questions... The upgrade kit that Apple sells has an airport card? or I have to buy it? and... How can I order one from Apple store? `cause I can´t find it in the web site.. should I call my apple service center in my country?

ninjamini · Senior Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 465

My apple store told me that the airport extreme + bluetooth installed for $100.

jmatero · New Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 4

The kit comes with EVERYTHING... and you can't order it from Apple.... they only sell it to authroized service providers... however you can order it from the link in the post above
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Mac Mini 1.42
8x Dual Layer DVD
1GB Samsung RAM
Airport/Bluetooth Kit

bubba · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:37 pm Post subject:

Here's an idea: next time get your mini with what you want on it. You'll save money in the long run.

jmatero · New Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 4

Mine was purchased for me at work.. didn't have the option... and it didn't cost me more money to do the airport/bt... same price... plus, you can't build it with a 8x dual layer dvd and a 7200rpm drive
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Mac Mini 1.42
8x Dual Layer DVD
1GB Samsung RAM
Airport/Bluetooth Kit

jase · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:52 pm Post subject:

bubba · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:41 pm Post subject:

mariole · New Member Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 3

Bubba don't be a dog Wink

When I purchased mine, the retail store had only one left without superdrive or airport and BT.

I purchased it since I did not want to wait weeks for a special order from apple store or other retailer.

I added RAM, 99€ for 1Go, instead of 220€ (more at the time) through apple store,
and the Airport BT for 100€ instead of 115€ at the time (100€ now) I think through apple store.

I saved Time, Money, and had fun installing it.

If you don't like this idea, good for you, I respect this but I don't understand what you could say against this idea.

All the best,
olivier

k3lso · Member Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 63 Location: PY

My apple service told me they would charge me US$ 22 for the installation of the kit... is it worth? or should I give it a try and do it myself??
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20 Gb iPod

idave · Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 463

Let them do it for $22! So you're going to get AE/Bluetooth installed for $122?
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k3lso · Member Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 63 Location: PY

I dont live in the U.S. and actually is US$ 123 for the kit and US$ 22 for the installation. Total: US$ 145.
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1.4 Ghz mac Mini 1Gb Ram
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14" 600Mhz G3 iBook 256Mb Ram
20 Gb iPod

mariole · New Member Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 3

it is really easy to do.
biggest problem is to open and even more to close the mini.

if you are confident with a screwdriver and capable of following documents, there is a way to do it. it takes 5 minutes.

there is on the net the apple pdf document explaining the steps.

if you never opened a computer, just go for the 22$

serpent · Veteran Member Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Posts: 559

I bought my wifi/bt kit from local apple store for 99$ less 10% student discount(i brought my kid along). at first they said that they had to install it but I insisted that I didn't need them to do it plus I didn't have machine with me. So, $89.10 plus tax out the door.

Also why buy it preconfigured from apple with upgrades? when you can upgrade it yourself with much better equiptment for less money.

Serpent


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