Apple Store Thanksgiving Event

Yeah, last time I tried to go to a "special event" at the Apple store (Jaguar release) the line wrapped halfway around the mall! If they're giving away free stuff, you'd better get there 6 hours early (unless you like standing in lines) :D

And a side note, this is the 3rd positive story on Mac rumors today! Maybe that's a sign of a good week ahead? :cool:

Does anyone get the sense that this could include a new product announcement?

Originally posted by Timothy
Does anyone get the sense that this could include a new product announcement?

no... looks like just a sale.

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I just want the free stocking-stuffers! :-D Now that there is a new Apple Store in Menlo Park, NJ I can go :D

I agree with dricci above that if you plan on going to this event, get there a nice 3 hours early. The last event (Jaguar and give-away) at our Fashion Valley store brought more people there than the original opening...it was a TREMENDOUS response, and one that I was proud of being a part of (those PeeCee people just don't get it!)

However, I am befuddled by ONE thing...I, as many others, entered the free computer drawing, but I never heard a word since...were only the winners contacted via e-mail or phone? Did a "winners' list" ever make it to the Apple site?

Its not worth it - I went to the Jaguar event and realized that I am on the low end of the Apple geek scale, really :D I got my jaguar mouse pad and entered in for the free macs - and even after trying to follow up and find out who won them, Apple wouldn't release the names of the winners.

It was crowded and quite a disappointment. But also, to give them a little credit, they might change things this time so it works a bit smoother.

Someone make sure to post from the store to update us on the event if you can.

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I can understand why there was excitement over the release of Jaguar, and why this was enough to draw large crowds to the previous in-store event sponsored by Apple. But, why would one attend this specific event?

If we don't expect any new product or announcements...what's the draw? I learned at the Jaguar Release party that, I too, am on the low-end of mac geekdom; there were some mac geeks there that certainly made me look vanilla by comparison.

I mean, I just couldn't get as wrapped into a frenzy over a t-shirt or mouse pad as most of the crowd, and quietly left, wondering why I associated with this crowd? It was a bit embarrasing... :D

So, really, no new products, no new announcements, and you still expect a crowd at this event?

Any idea what the sale particulars would be? At the Jaguar release, got a 10% discount on the purchase of a CPU.

Im goin, but not spending anything. Tis international buy nothing day.

Originally posted by Timothy
I can understand why there was excitement over the release of Jaguar, and why this was enough to draw large crowds to the previous in-store event sponsored by Apple. But, why would one attend this specific event?

Tis the first day of christmas shopping by default. The day after thanksgiving.