Activate Apple’s 802.11n for under two bucks
OK, it looks like either everyone got a 60% discount on the $4.99 802.11n activation fee or Apple carefully judged the harsh reactions folks gave on spending $5 for something they almost already have. Gizmodo mentions that Intel Core 2 Duo Macs can step up their WiFi range and speeds for $1.99 today via the Apple Store right here. Before you ask: no, there’s no shipping and handling charges. Let’s hope Senator Sarbanes and Representative Oxley are satisfied…
I don’t think it’s SOX at all that’s causing Apple to do this. I have had Linksys provide firmware since SOX has came out that HAS added features. It’s not GAAP either. Apple is just out for CASH!
Or at least trying to make sure they are extra spiffy in case the SEC does investigate the stock thing and Mr. Jobs.
Actually it costs more than $1.99, you have to pay sales tax.
Keep up — the “change” to $1.99 is old news (at least in the IT sense): http://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/18/apple-to-charge-1-99-for-802-11n-enabler/
And Apple has to charge a premium to keep its image as being, well, premium. You know, rich folks who buy Apples wouldn’t simply take something for free — wouldn’t seem right. Helps keep away the riff-raff, too.
Thanks Matt; I read the story on the 18th as I used to work on a sister blog of the TUAW folks and I’m still a huge fan. I waited to post the story until I saw that the actual activation was “live”; which it is and is what we reported today.