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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Test Drive a Mac mini

Apple:

Try it for 30 days - sent it back if you don't love it.

Choose from three Mac mini models starting at just $499 and an optional Apple keyboard and mouse.

We're so confident you'll love your new Mac mini, we'll let you test drive it for 30 days with no risk. If you decide you don’t want it, we'll take it back. Here's how the test drive works:

1. Purchase a new Mac mini from the Apple Store online. You can also get an Apple keyboard and mouse, such as our new Mighty Mouse.

2. Set it up and start enjoying it.

3. If you don't love it, call us within 30 days of your order and we'll arrange for you to return your system — including the Apple keyboard and mouse — for a full refund.

If you have any more questions, call our Mac specialists at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

Hurry — this test drive ends on October 31, 2005.

This is such a great idea, and it's a nice reminder of the original Macintosh 128K loaner program (also called Test Drive). The idea then was the same as it is now: Once people get these things into their homes, they won't want to send them back.

Update: In a bizarre move, Apple canceled this promotion two days after it was announced. Way to go, guys.

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