Apple Store Integration In Tiger?

I guess that's not too bad... I do dislike the link on the Apple menu which opens up your web browser to Apple's store... (not at my Mac so I forget what it says)...

when you get a dead pixel, will they refer you to the displays section?

I won't usit it for consumables because Apple is more expensive than Buy.com....


But if it can make Apple a buck, I guess it's OK if a bit annoying.

I'm sure you'll pay a premium for the convenience. Much like ordering prints from iPhoto.

If you can configure the link to whichever online retailer you prefer (eg eink4u.com), that would be pretty cool. If it confines you to the Apple Store, then there's not a lot of benefit to the customer, unless they like getting *everything* from Apple.

It's not a bad idea at all. Some not so tech-savvy people will be happy if they just can order new ink cartridges without having to find out what kind of cartridge they need for their printers.

This is just another one of those things that makes Mac's more convenient to use - more expensive too, but you don't have to use the service. I'm sure that this will help out some poor schlub along the way so it a good thing(tm).

I'm sure you'll pay a premium for the convenience. Much like ordering prints from iPhoto.

Exactly... What would be cool is if they didn't charge a premium and it gave you a variety of stores to purchase from. Sort of like Pricewatch built into the OS...

It will certainly make web browsing a little more convenient.

Well, not sure I like the idea too much. I suppose it might be nice for some folks, but if it only links to Apple I don't love it.
Look, I'm a huge Apple fan and long time user. I want them to continue to thrive, but if MS did something like this in their OS, we would all be on here complaining that they were trying to exert their monopoly on the poor witless end user. How is Apple doing this any different?

If it turns out you can link to any store, I'll eat my words. But somehow I doubt that will be the case.