Comments on: No Scam Here – I Got the iBook! http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/ Rob Fay has over twelve years of experience supporting federal, state, and commercial information technology and product development initiatives. He has a passion for user experience topics including information architecture, interaction design, social media, information management, and usability. Mr. Fay currently works as Blackboard's User Experience Architect. In his role of being the user advocate, he leads the company's user research efforts, curates their design pattern library, and designs products that transform the experience of education. Rob holds graduate degrees in Information Management and Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland, College Park. He lives in the outskirts of DC in suburban Maryland with his wife, twin 4 yo daughters, and his dog named Mattingly. Mon, 10 May 2010 18:46:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Partial Recall » iTunes is the Trojan Horse http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-18235 Partial Recall » iTunes is the Trojan Horse Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:38:32 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-18235 [...] I am a Mac addict. There, I admit it. I’m also a technology nut. I love gadgets - anything with bells and whistles. I’m also interested in anything that can potentially enable me to be more productive and organized. The recent announcement of the iPhone brought out the same reaction I always have when Apple introduces something: “Wow, that is so cool! I have to have it!” Then I excitedly tell my wife how I need to have this new gadget, but she quickly brings me down to earth with statements like, “So, do you want your children to have the luxury of wearing diapers?” or “Have you considered how expensive college will be for our children when they can attend?” So, she brings me down to earth, rightfully so. However, that does not stop me from working hard to state my case. I’ve been resourceful in the past, but sometimes it’s hard when I have a wife who prefers Windows pcs over Macs, Pepsi over Coke. But I digress. [...] [...] I am a Mac addict. There, I admit it. I’m also a technology nut. I love gadgets – anything with bells and whistles. I’m also interested in anything that can potentially enable me to be more productive and organized. The recent announcement of the iPhone brought out the same reaction I always have when Apple introduces something: “Wow, that is so cool! I have to have it!” Then I excitedly tell my wife how I need to have this new gadget, but she quickly brings me down to earth with statements like, “So, do you want your children to have the luxury of wearing diapers?” or “Have you considered how expensive college will be for our children when they can attend?” So, she brings me down to earth, rightfully so. However, that does not stop me from working hard to state my case. I’ve been resourceful in the past, but sometimes it’s hard when I have a wife who prefers Windows pcs over Macs, Pepsi over Coke. But I digress. [...]

]]> By: Rob Fay http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-18076 Rob Fay Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:47:44 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-18076 Robert, Nothing is ever free. You have to do your homework. The iBook experience worked for me because I determined that I would have to pay - but $250 or less (and waiting close to 6 months) is still better than paying $1000. On the other hand, I saw another promotion recently that I looked into offering a MacBook Pro and a digital camera. However, when I looked at the products and services, it would have cost me as much as buying the stuff on my own. Just do your homework. You can't get anything for free, but this promotion did work for me. Robert,

Nothing is ever free. You have to do your homework. The iBook experience worked for me because I determined that I would have to pay – but $250 or less (and waiting close to 6 months) is still better than paying $1000.

On the other hand, I saw another promotion recently that I looked into offering a MacBook Pro and a digital camera. However, when I looked at the products and services, it would have cost me as much as buying the stuff on my own.

Just do your homework. You can’t get anything for free, but this promotion did work for me.

]]> By: robert http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-18074 robert Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:27:44 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-18074 how can i get a free laptop with no scams i need one for school but can't afford one how can i get a free laptop with no scams
i need one for school but can’t afford one

]]> By: Lee http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 Lee Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:03:13 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1323 Rob- I really wanted to get a 12' powerbook and did a google search on free apple powerbook and found 'samplepromotionsgroup.com' ...Do you know anything about this site?..is there another site that you know of where peple compare notes on these sites?..I'd thought of giving this a shot, but, like you, I dont want to involve anyone else i.e. getting others to sign up for credit cards, etc...and it seems samplepromotionsgroup.com doesnt lay it out it if you have to involve others until youre well into the process..thanks Rob-
I really wanted to get a 12′ powerbook and did a google search on free apple powerbook and found ‘samplepromotionsgroup.com’ …Do you know anything about this site?..is there another site that you know of where peple compare notes on these sites?..I’d thought of giving this a shot, but, like you, I dont want to involve anyone else i.e. getting others to sign up for credit cards, etc…and it seems samplepromotionsgroup.com doesnt lay it out it if you have to involve others until youre well into the process..thanks

]]> By: PAUL http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1133 PAUL Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:41:47 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1133 Started my process March 12, 05 had many, many flaws generated from system, I didn't attempt to get it resolved due to life/death happening, until June. I was advised to complete more offers. Finally got all of my certs January 12th. Received my iBook 12" 1.33 gig yesterday. I does work, be patient. Started my process March 12, 05 had many, many flaws generated from system, I didn’t attempt to get it resolved due to life/death happening, until June. I was advised to complete more offers. Finally got all of my certs January 12th. Received my iBook 12″ 1.33 gig yesterday. I does work, be patient.

]]> By: ernie http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 ernie Mon, 06 Mar 2006 14:07:32 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1082 can i cancel when it says "in progress?" or do i have to wait until it says "approved"? can i cancel when it says “in progress?” or do i have to wait until it says “approved”?

]]> By: Rob Fay http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 Rob Fay Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:26:49 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1036 What questions did you need to answer? I'm confused... What questions did you need to answer? I’m confused…

]]> By: dianne http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1035 dianne Thu, 05 Jan 2006 18:54:48 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1035 I have had the worst time on this thing. I answered the same questions several times! What is the deal. I even received a call from one of the vendors while still answering the same questions over and over. Anyone else have any suggestions? I have had the worst time on this thing. I answered the same questions several times! What is the deal. I even received a call from one of the vendors while still answering the same questions over and over. Anyone else have any suggestions?

]]> By: nice ibook http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1033 nice ibook Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:07:06 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1033 This actually works. I received my Ibook today. This actually works. I received my Ibook today.

]]> By: Louis http://www.robfay.com/2005/07/21/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Louis Fri, 09 Dec 2005 23:49:30 +0000 http://robfay.com/2005/07/22/no-scam-here-i-got-the-ibook/#comment-1009 Just went through the IOG survey wondering if I was opening myself to a big scam. This is why I am here now to allay my fears. I have emailed twice to confirm that I am on record after completing 6 purchases through their site. I find it strange that I signed up for all of these offers and the vendors have responded and charged me but I haven't received a response from IOG to set up my account. Your BLOG got me the info I needed (a phone number). I just finished talking with CS staff and they had my info on file and setup password/account for me. So now it is wait and see. Thank you for posting this info. Just went through the IOG survey wondering if I was opening myself to a big scam. This is why I am here now to allay my fears. I have emailed twice to confirm that I am on record after completing 6 purchases through their site. I find it strange that I signed up for all of these offers and the vendors have responded and charged me but I haven’t received a response from IOG to set up my account.
Your BLOG got me the info I needed (a phone number). I just finished talking with CS staff and they had my info on file and setup password/account for me. So now it is wait and see.
Thank you for posting this info.

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