I tried checking a couple sites for the 6500A, but no joy. I didn't realise it was the same one as the 3520A.

Thanks! I'll check Fryes this weekend.

Man, can anyone explain Apple's reasoning behind the Tiger Media Exchange program?

You can only buy Tiger on an installation DVD. Even if you know that your computer does not support DVDs, and needs install CDs. So, if you're one of those unlucky schmoes (or, at least, your work computer is), this is what you have to do: (1) order Tiger from Apple/buy it from an Apple store; (2) immediately send it back to Apple, because it's an install DVD and you cannot use it; (3) give Apple $10 more; (4) wait for Apple to send you install CDs that you knew you needed in the first place and would have ordered back in step #1, if only that had been a viable option in the first place.

And oh yes, I already called 1-800-MY-APPLE, as well as my local Apple store, to make sure I understood the exchange program.

How does that make ANY sense?!?!?

They're punishing you for not having the latest hardware?

eta: They think that most people who think they only have a CD drive are stupid and wrong and/or confused as to what a DVD drive is?

Some of the materials for the course I just took were on floppy. I was way too loud when I said "Floppy? I don't know where my drive is." I don't have a working floppy drive between three computers at home, and it's infrequently a problem.

But it made me wonder. Those slot drives like the Powerbook has -- can you use mini CDs in them?

Those slot drives like the Powerbook has -- can you use mini CDs in them?

I'm pretty sure you can't - I think you need the tray kind for that.

I'm pretty sure you can't - I think you need the tray kind for that.

That's what I thought! How annoying. I have a few I've never burnt, and now I need to consider more carefully what goes on them.

They're so damned cute. And a great floppy substitute. I hate seeing all that wasted space on the full sized one.

eta: They think that most people who think they only have a CD drive are stupid and wrong and/or confused as to what a DVD drive is?

This is my best guess. I e-mailed Apple, like a cranky old woman, and told them they were whack.

No, I was polite, but explained how utterly inconvenient and needlessly complicated their program is and that it's very poor customer service and they should change their policy.

I expect them to print out the e-mail and then pee on it.

Some slot drives can take mini CDs - the one in my car does.

I don't know anything about the Powerbook one.

Those slot drives like the Powerbook has -- can you use mini CDs in them?

No, you can't. And I've heard horror stories about people getting one stuck in there and damaging the drive trying to get it out.

Also, I just recently learned you're not supposed to put double-sided DVDs in there. It will most likely damage the side of the DVD you're not trying to access.

you're not supposed to put double-sided DVDs in there. It will most likely damage the side of the DVD you're not trying to access.

That's... not right.

I've played double-sided DVDs in my Cube and my Mini, both of which have a slot-loading drive.