Mac peeps, what am I missing? - Page 5

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-25-2005, 04:29 PM

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Of course legally you have to pay California use tax no matter where you buy it from.......(I dislike California sometimes)

When a retailer says there's "no sales tax" what they mean is that they are paying the sales tax. It's essentially a masked discount.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-25-2005, 04:48 PM

Actually, no. Legally, you only have to pay sales tax on something from a catalog if the company is located within the state you are purchasing from. I think it has something to do with the provision in the Constitution regarding interstate trade and the fact that neither state has the authority to tax a business transaction from another state and since the transaction is in both states, it can't be determined who would have the authority to tax. Or something like that.

€uroMeinke · 05-25-2005, 06:59 PM

My understanding is that the State - in this case California, requires you to pay tax - many out of state Company's won't facilitate that, so the state expects you to report (and pay) it on your own. Of course, they never enforce this - Here's some FAQs.

DisneyFan25863 · 05-25-2005, 07:40 PM

Re: 20.1in Widescreen.

Right now, for instance, it can be had for $397. You just have to keep your eyes open.

Kevy Baby · 05-26-2005, 10:38 PM

As far as where to order, I'll put a plug in for Powermax. They are in Oregon (skirt the tax issue, but still pay for shipping). They usually have deals (like most online retailers). But what I like about them:

When you call them (during normal business hours) you get a LIVE person. If you start working with one person, you almost always can ask for that person on return calls.
They actually know what they are talking about. The people who answer the phones are not just order takers.

The last three Macs I've bought have been from them. Had a return issue once and it was handled quickly and painlessly.
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Every once in a while, I like to go into the Apple Store and configure a rediculously expensive. The current configuration includes:

Dual 2.7GHz PowerPC G5
8GB DDR400 SDRAM (PC3200) - 8x1GB Eight friggin gigs of RAM - yeehaw!
2x400GB Serial ATA - 7200rpm
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL w/256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel)
Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel) Yes; dual 30" Monitors
Bluetooth Module + AirPort Extreme Card
16x SuperDrive double-layer (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
PCI-X Gigabit Ethernet Card
Fibre Channel PCI-X Card (w/SFP-SFP cable) Why I need Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel on a standalone Mac is beyond me
Bluetooth Module + Apple Wireless Keyboard & Mouse - U.S. English
Mac OS X - U.S. English
Mac OS X Server (Unlimited-Client) Why TF do I need Server SW?!? Because I can in my dreams!!!
Final Cut Express HD preinstalled
AppleCare Protection Plan for Power Mac (w/ or w/o Display)

Just a measly $14,717 - pocket change

Kevy Baby · 05-26-2005, 10:52 PM

One last thing: I would make sure you get the Dual Layer DVD. I'm not even that big into a lot of DVD (I do have a Superdrive), but I am sure Jonesing for a Dual Layer. I want to start looking into what it will take to get iDVD to run an external Dual Layer.

05-25-2005, 04:48 PM	#42
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Actually, no. Legally, you only have to pay sales tax on something from a catalog if the company is located within the state you are purchasing from. I think it has something to do with the provision in the Constitution regarding interstate trade and the fact that neither state has the authority to tax a business transaction from another state and since the transaction is in both states, it can't be determined who would have the authority to tax. Or something like that. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-25-2005, 06:59 PM	#43
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	My understanding is that the State - in this case California, requires you to pay tax - many out of state Company's won't facilitate that, so the state expects you to report (and pay) it on your own. Of course, they never enforce this - Here's some FAQs. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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05-25-2005, 07:40 PM	#44
DisneyFan25863 Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Posts: 464	Re: 20.1in Widescreen. Right now, for instance, it can be had for $397. You just have to keep your eyes open.
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05-26-2005, 10:38 PM	#45
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	As far as where to order, I'll put a plug in for Powermax. They are in Oregon (skirt the tax issue, but still pay for shipping). They usually have deals (like most online retailers). But what I like about them: When you call them (during normal business hours) you get a LIVE person. If you start working with one person, you almost always can ask for that person on return calls. They actually know what they are talking about. The people who answer the phones are not just order takers. The last three Macs I've bought have been from them. Had a return issue once and it was handled quickly and painlessly. ____________________ Every once in a while, I like to go into the Apple Store and configure a rediculously expensive. The current configuration includes: Dual 2.7GHz PowerPC G5 8GB DDR400 SDRAM (PC3200) - 8x1GB *Eight friggin gigs of RAM - yeehaw!* 2x400GB Serial ATA - 7200rpm NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL w/256MB GDDR3 SDRAM Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel) Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel) Yes; dual 30" Monitors Bluetooth Module + AirPort Extreme Card 16x SuperDrive double-layer (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) PCI-X Gigabit Ethernet Card Fibre Channel PCI-X Card (w/SFP-SFP cable) Why I need Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel on a standalone Mac is beyond me Bluetooth Module + Apple Wireless Keyboard & Mouse - U.S. English Mac OS X - U.S. English Mac OS X Server (Unlimited-Client) Why TF do I need Server SW?!? Because I can in my dreams!!! Final Cut Express HD preinstalled AppleCare Protection Plan for Power Mac (w/ or w/o Display) Just a measly $14,717 - pocket change __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln Last edited by Kevy Baby : 05-26-2005 at 10:49 PM.
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05-26-2005, 10:52 PM	#46
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	One last thing: I would make sure you get the Dual Layer DVD. I'm not even that big into a lot of DVD (I do have a Superdrive), but I am sure Jonesing for a Dual Layer. I want to start looking into what it will take to get iDVD to run an external Dual Layer. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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