Jeff Campbell
02-06-2009, 08:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://cultofmac.com/how-i-got-a-vintage-mac/7966' target='_blank'>http://cultofmac.com/how-i-got-a-vintage-mac/7966</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Independent Mac repair shops all over the world are rejoicing this week, after Apple's announcement the company will phase out repair support for certain G4 machines, xserve products and other "vintage" and "obsolete" gear."</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1233897941.usr105634.jpg" /></em></p><p>Products are labeled "vintage" after being discontinued more than 5 and less than 7 years, and "obsolete" more than 7 years after being discontinued. You can check the list over at <a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1752" target="_blank">Apple</a> and see if you have any of these products. Have no fear you PowerBook G4 owners, you can still get parts for them! Oh, you own an Apple StyleWriter too? So sorry. </p>