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Toshiba Satellite T130-13Q
SpecificationsNotebook: Toshiba Satellite T130-13Q (Satellite T130 Series)
Processor: Intel Pentium SU2700
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 500 euro
Reviews for the Toshiba Satellite T130-13Q
Source: PC Advisor
The Toshiba Satellite T130-13Q is a very nice-looking laptop. It's beautifully and solidly constructed, offers the same pixel resolution as its larger-screened competitors and delivers by far the best battery performance. Unfortunately, you'll have to sacrifice an optical drive, a fair deal of speed – and a reasonable amount of cash too as it's also – along with the Samsung – at the very top of this sub-£500 category.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: price: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M: The graphics core of the Intel GL40 and GS40 chipset features a slower clocked GMA 4500MHD (400 versus 533 MHz). Because of the slower core speed, full Blu-Ray Logo support is not given and the gaming performance is a bit worse.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SU2700: Entry level Single Core CPU with less power saving states as the Core line and because of the slow clock rate (1.3 GHz) not very fast. Directly soldered to the mainboard and therefore for thin and light laptops (CULV class). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.3": This is a common display format for subnotebooks. Netbooks, UMPC and some subnotebooks have tinier displays. Nevertheless, the majority of standard laptops has a higher format. The advantage of a small display is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes, especially with high resolutions.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.8 kg: These sub-notebooks weight less than the average of all notebooks, but represent a heavier class of weight among the sub-notebooks. 12 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a multinational conglomerate manufacturing company, headquartered in Japan. The company's main business is in Infrastructure, Consumer Products, and Electronic devices and components. Toshiba-made Semiconductors are among the Worldwide Top 20 Semiconductor Sales Leaders. Toshiba is one of the biggest international notebook-manufacturer. There exist many reviews for Toshiba models.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.


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Last updated10/8/2014
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6/22/2015A lot of great hotel choices to choose from. The prices are always lower compared to Expedia's. But please update your UI.
4/11/2015Poor app, can't search for hotels or see my bookings that I made. I was excited to have this app but not when it doesn't function.
1/11/2015One of the best, if not the best, native hotel booking apps out there. User friendly, swift,stable and simple interface. Paying via the app is also very easy. Only being able to log onto your account is not possible. That would round it off.
11/25/2014Kidding us? This app does not have login fuction, how can I manage my booking. Beside that, the UI is ugly, low resolution graphics. Respect your user, agoda !!
11/12/2014No login account available. Please update
10/20/2014App kept piping "unable to determine location" message. Need updates to make it more useful.
9/30/2014Is this just support wp8 ? I use WP 8.1 and hotels title seem replaced with "we no longer support this version" Please update for WP 8.1
8/21/2014Can't download my current reservations and can't login. What's the use of downloading this app
6/16/2014Please update this so I can sign into my account!
4/19/2014Can't use PayPal. Can't sign in to my account. Minimal functionality. Needs serious improvement.

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The Holden Commodore is an automobile manufactured by the Holden division of General Motors (GM) in Australia, and, formerly, in New Zealand. In the mid-1970s, Holden established proposals to replace the long-serving Kingswood nameplate with an all-new smaller model. Holden based the Commodore on the Opel Rekord. The German marque continued to provide the basis for future generations until the launch of the fourth generation model in 2006, which came to be Holden's most expensive project yet, deploying an all-Australian design.
Initially introduced as a sedan body style, the range expanded in 1979 to include a station wagon. The line-up expanded for a second time in 1990, when Holden introduced the utility and the long-wheelbase Statesman derivatives. Then in 2001, the third generation architecture provided the foundations for a revived Monaro coupé. Since the beginning, the Commodore has always been offered in more than one specification. However, in 1984, Holden decided to brand the flagship model as simply the Holden Calais, dropping the Commodore identity all together. The Holden Berlina and Holden Ute branched-off from the lineup in 2000, known previously as the Commodore Berlina and Commodore Utility, correspondingly.
To combat increasing sales erosion by rivals and the limitations of Australia's small market, Holden broadened the Commodore's export plans. Commodores are sent abroad as the Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega and Pontiac G8, while also having been previously sold as the Toyota Lexcen in Australia. Rivalry has come predominantly from arch-rival Ford's Falcon, however it was not until 1988 when the much larger second generation was launched that the Commodore became a true competitor to the Falcon. Toyota, and previously Mitsubishi Motors, also compete with their mid-size cars.
Introduced in 1978, the Holden VB Commodore development covered an era with the effects of the 1973 oil crisis still being felt. Hence, when Holden decided to replace the successful full-size HZ Kingswood with a new model line, they designed the new car to be smaller and more fuel efficient. Originally, Holden looked at developing a new WA Kingswood, however, this project was later dismissed. With no replacement in development and at the urging of GM headquarters, Holden looked towards Opel for providing the foundations of the VB, basing it loosely on the four-cylinder Rekord E bodyshell with the front grafted on from the Opel Senator. This change was necessary to accommodate the larger Holden six-cylinder and V8 engines. Holden adopted the "Commodore" model name from Opel, which released Opel Commodore models from 1967 to 1982. Opel went on to use Holden's Rekord-Senator hybrid as a foundation for its Opel Commodore C slotting in between both donor models. Using GM's rear-wheel drive V-body platform as used by the Rekord and Senator, the VB retained 96 percent of the preceding HZ Kingswood's interior space, despite being 14 percent smaller in overall dimensions. When driven at speed over harsh Australian roads, Holden quickly realised that the Rekord would effectively break in half at the firewall. This forced Holden to rework the entire car for local conditions. These modifications blew development costs beyond expectations—it cost almost as much to rework the Opel as it would been to develop a new model locally. The total figure for the VB development topped AU$110 million. With such a large sum consumed by the VB programme, Holden was left with no money to develop utility, station wagon, and long-wheelbase variants. Desperate measures forced Holden to shape the Commodore front-end to the rear of the Rekord wagon, plaguing the wagon with inevitable component differences from the sedan. Despite these issues, the car was praised for its value for money and sophistication, winning the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award for 1978.
With the Commodore dropping a full class below the Kingswood and its Ford Falcon competitor, the smaller Commodore was predictably more fuel-efficient. This downsizing was first seen as a major disadvantage for Holden, as they had effectively relinquished the potential of selling Commodores to the fleet and taxi industries. These sales losses were thought to be unrecoverable; however, the 1979 energy crisis saw Australian oil prices rise by 140 percent, putting substantial strain on the automotive industry to collectively downsize. To Holden's advantage, the change had already been done, thus giving them a forte in the marketplace.
The most significant change to the 1980 VC Commodore was an upgraded Red motor bringing improved efficiency. Now painted blue and thus known as the Blue motor, the changes included a new twelve-port cylinder head among other tweaks on the sixes, and electronic ignition for the V8s. In response to high oil prices, a four-cylinder variant was spawned. This 1.9 litre powerplant, known as the Starfire engine, was effectively Holden's existing straight-six with two cylinders removed. Peak power output is , with a 17.5 second acceleration time from 0-100 kilometres (62 mi). This variant was a compromise due to poor performance and the need to push the engine hard led to fuel consumption similar to the straight-sixes.
Visual changes were limited, such as the relocation of the corporate crest to the centre of the redesigned grille. This coincided with a new entry level variant, given the designation Commodore L. On the premium Commodore SL/E, a unique two-colour "Shadow Tone" exterior paint option became available in a limited range of colours, a feature not seen on a Holden since the days of the FB Special introduced in 1960.
The 1981 VH series ended the Commodore's position as Australia's bestselling car for the first time, despite it being an evolution of the previous model. As the 1979 energy crisis drew to a close, buyers gravitated towards the larger Ford Falcon rival. The Holden's six-cylinder engine, which was carried over from the Kingswood, could trace its roots back to 1963 and was no longer competitive. Continual improvements made to the Falcon meant the Commodore was not significantly more fuel-efficient or better performing despite the smaller size. Holden also had to deal with the influx of their own new Camira, which presented comparable interior room and fuel savings, and for less than the Commodore pricing point.
Moderately updated front bodywork, with new headlights and horizontally-slatted grille dominated the front-end of the VH Commodore, producing a lower yet wider look that was in the interest of aerodynamics. Sedans featured redesigned tail light clusters, the design of which borrowed from Mercedes-Benz models of the day, using a louvered design that prevented the build-up of dirt. The range-topping SL/E featured tail lamp extension reflectors to meet up with the license plate alcove and wrap-around chrome rear bumper extensions to the rear wheel arches.
Mechanical specifications carried over, except for a new five-speed manual transmission, optional on the 1.9 litre four-cylinder and 2.85 litre six-cylinder versions. In a desperate attempt to improve the dwindling sales of the straight-four engine, Holden spent considerable time improving its performance and efficiency. Substantial effort was also poured into the 2.85 litre six, and the powerplants managed to reduce fuel consumption by 12.5 and 14 percent correspondingly. At the same time, the nomenclature of the range was rationalised. The SL was now the base model, the SL/X was the mid-range and as before, SL/E was the top-of-the-line variant, while wagons were restricted to the SL and SL/X variants. In 1982 the SS sports model was introduced, being a Commodore mainstay ever since. The SS was fitted with Holden's 4.2 litre V8. Racing driver Peter Brock's HDT Special Vehicles business produced three upgrade versions, known as Group One, Group Two and Group Three, featuring a choice of 4.2 and 5.0 litre V8 engines. To this day, Brock's modified VH Commodores are highly sought after, attracting high prices at auctions.
Representing the first major change since the VB original, the VK model of 1984 introduced a six-window glasshouse, as opposed to the previous four-window design, to make the Commodore appear larger. The revised design helped stimulate sales, which totalled 135,000 in two years. This did not put an end to Holden's monetary woes. Sales of the initially popular Camira slumped due to unforeseen quality issues, while the WB series Utility and Statesman were starting to show their age; their 1971 origins compared unfavourably with Ford's more modern Fairlane.
New names for the trim levels were also introduced, such as Commodore Executive (an SL with air conditioning and automatic transmission), Commodore Berlina (replacing SL/X) and Calais (replacing SL/E). The 3.3 litre Blue straight-6 engine was replaced by the Black specification, gaining computer-controlled ignition system on the carburettor versions and optional electronic fuel injection boosting power output to . The 5.0 litre V8 engine continued to power high specification variants, but was shrunk from 5044 cc to 4987 cc in 1985 due to new Group A racing homologation rules. The new unit cut its predecessor's weight by and models were fitted with an upgraded braking system. As high oil prices being a thing of the past, Holden decided to drop the 2.85 litre six and 4.2 litre V8, while the 1.9 litre four-cylinder was limited to New Zealand.
Marking a high point in terms of sales, the last-of-the-series VL Commodore sold in record numbers, finally managing to outsell the Ford Falcon in the private sector. The 1986 VL represented a substantial makeover of the VK and would be the last of the mid-size Commodores. Designers distanced the Commodore further away from its Opel origins, by smoothing the lines of the outer body and incorporating a subtle tail spoiler. A thorough redesign of the nose saw the Commodore gain sleek, narrow headlamps and a shallower grille, while the Calais specification employed unique partially concealed headlamps.
By this stage, Holden's 30 year old six-cylinder was thoroughly outmoded and would have been difficult to re-engineer to comply with pending emission standards and the introduction of unleaded fuel. This led Holden to sign a deal with Nissan to import their RB30E engine. This seemed a good idea in 1983 when the Australian dollar was strong; however by 1986 the once viable prospect became rather expensive. The public quickly accepted what was at first a controversial move, as reports emerged of the improvements in refinement, 33 percent gain in power and 15 percent better economy. An optional turbocharger appeared six months later and lifted power output to . In October 1986, an unleaded edition of Holden's carburettored V8 engine was publicised. Holden had originally planned to discontinue the V8 to spare the engineering expense of converting to unleaded. However, public outcry persuaded them to relent. VLs in New Zealand were also available with the 2.0 litre six-cylinder RB20E engine.
The VL suffered from some common build quality problems, such as poor windshield sealing, that can lead to water leakages and corrosion. Awkward packaging under the low bonnet meant the six-cylinder engine was especially susceptible to cracked cylinder heads, a problem not displayed on the Nissan Skyline with which it shares the RB30 engine. The Used Car Safety Ratings, published in 2007 by the Monash University Accident Research Centre, found that first generation Commodores (VB–VL) provide a "worse than average" level of occupant safety protection in the event of an accident.
The Holden VN Commodore of 1988 and subsequent second generation models took their bodywork from the larger Opel Senator B and new Opel Omega A. However, this time, the floor plan was widened and stretched; now matching the rival Ford Falcon for size. Continuing financial woes at Holden meant the wider VN body was underpinned by narrow, carry-over VL chassis components in a bid to save development costs. The range expanded in 1990 to include a utility variant, given the model designation VG. This was built on a longer-wheelbase platform that it shared with the station wagon and luxury VQ Statesman limousine released earlier in the year. During this time, the rival Ford EA Falcon was plagued with initial quality issues which tarnished its reputation. Buyers embraced the VN Commodore, helping Holden to recover and post an operating profit of AU$157.3 million for 1989. The team at Wheels magazine awarded the VN Car of the Year in 1988: the second Commodore model to receive this award.
Changes in the relative values of the Australian dollar and Japanese yen made it financially impractical to continue with the well-regarded Nissan engine of the VL. Instead, Holden manufactured their own 3.8 litre V6 engine based on a Buick design, adapted from front- to rear-wheel drive. The 5.0 litre V8 remained optional and received a power boost to courtesy of multi-point fuel injection. Although not known for its refinement, the new V6 was nevertheless praised for its performance and fuel efficiency at the time. A 2.0 litre Family II engine was also offered for some export markets including New Zealand and Singapore where it was sold as the Holden Berlina. Accompanying the changes to engines, the VL's four-speed automatic transmission was replaced by the TH700 and a Borg-Warner five-speed manual. A Series II update of the VN appeared in September 1989, featuring a revised V6 engine known internally as the EV6. With the update came a power hike of rising to from .
Under an unsuccessful model sharing arrangement as part of the Hawke Labor government reforms in 1989, Toyota began badge engineering versions of the VN Commodore. These disguised Commodores were sold as the Toyota Lexcen, named after Ben Lexcen, the designer of Australia II yacht which won the 1983 America's Cup. The original VN Lexcen was offered in sedan and station wagon forms in three models: the base, GL and GXL, offered only with Holden's 3.8 litre V6 engine and automatic transmission.
The VP update of 1991 featured mainly cosmetic changes; the same revised 3.8 litre V6 and 5.0 litre V8 engines from the VN were carried over. The 2.0 litre straight-4 previously available in New Zealand was discontinued. Exterior cosmetic changes included a translucent acrylic grille on the base level Executive. Semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension became standard on the Calais and SS, but was made an option on lower-end models in lieu of the live rear axle, improving ride and handling.
A new wider front track was introduced to address issues with the previous carried-over VL chassis components. In August 1992, anti-lock brakes were introduced as an option on the Calais and SS trim levels, later becoming optional on all Series II variants. This January 1993 update also included a colour-coded grille for the Executive and alloy wheels for the Commodore S.
Toyota's pattern of updating their Lexcen model tended to follow Commodore's model cycle. The VP Lexcen from 1991 pioneered new specification designations: CSi, VXi and Newport. All future updates (VR, T4 (VS) and T5 (VS II) Lexcens) made use of the new naming system until 1997, when the badge engineering scheme ceased. To give further differentiation to the Lexcen from the Commodore, the Lexcens from the VP model onwards had unique front-end styling treatments.
The 1993 VR Commodore represented a major facelift of the second generation architecture leaving only the doors and roof untouched. Approximately 80 percent of car was new in comparison to the preceding model. Exterior changes brought an overall smoother body, semicircular wheel arches and the "twin-kidney" grille—a Commodore styling trait which remained until the VY model of 2002. The rear-end treatment saw raised tail lights, implemented for safety reasons, and a driver's side airbag was introduced as an option: a first for an Australian-built car. Other safety features such as anti-lock brakes and independent rear suspension were only available with the new electronic GM 4L60-E automatic transmission. Along with a driver's airbag and cruise control, these features were packaged into a new Acclaim specification level: a family-oriented safety spec above the entry-level Executive. Holden's strong focus on safety can be seen in the Used Car Safety Ratings. The findings show that in an accident, VN/VP Commodores provide a "worse than average" level of occupant protection. However, the updated VR/VS models were found to provide a "better than average" level of safety protection. Holden issued a Series II revision in September 1994 bringing audible warning chimes for the handbrake and fuel level among other changes.
The latest revision of the Buick 3.8 litre V6 engine was fitted to the VR Commodore, featuring rolling-element bearings in the valve rocker arms and increased compression ratios. These changes combined to deliver an increase in power to and further improvement in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness levels. Wheels magazine awarded the VR Commodore Car of the Year in 1993.
The 1995 Holden VS Commodore served as a mechanical update of the VR, destined to maintain sales momentum before the arrival of an all-new VT model. The extent of exterior changes amounted to little more than a redesigned Holden logo and wheel trims. An overhauled Ecotec (Emissions and Consumption Optimisation through TEChnology) version of the Buick V6 engine coincided with changes to the engine in the United States. The Ecotec engine packed 13 percent more power, an increase of 17 kilowatts (23 hp) over the VR, cut fuel consumption by 5 percent, increased the compression ratio from 9.0:1 to 9.4:1 and dramatically improved on its previous rough characteristics. Holden mated the new engine with a modified version of the GM 4L60-E automatic transmission, improving throttle response and smoothing gear changes. The Series II update of June 1996 included elliptical side turn signals, interior tweaks and the introduction of a supercharged V6 engine for selected trim levels. The new supercharged engine slotted between the existing V6 and V8 engines in the lineup and was officially rated at , just below the V8.
With the VT Commodore of 1997, Holden looked again to Opel in Germany for a donor platform. The proposal was to take the Opel Omega B and broaden the vehicle's width and mechanical setup for local conditions. In the early days, Holden considered adopting the Omega as is, save for the engines and transmissions, and even investigated reskinning the existing VR/VS architecture. Later on, the VT bodywork spawned a new generation of Statesman and Caprice limousines, and even went as far as resurrecting the iconic Monaro coupé from the 1960s and 1970s.
The VT heralded the fitment of semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension as standard across the range, a significant selling point over the rival Falcon. However, when originally carried over from the Opel, the design was simplified by removing the toe control links, standard equipment on the six-cylinder Omega since 1987. This allowed distortions to the suspension camber angle and toe under heavy load, such as heavy towing or when travelling over undulated surfaces, leading to excessive rear tyre wear. Holden's performance arm HSV re-added the toe control link on the flagship GTS 300 model. The 1999 Series II update replaced the venerable Holden 5.0 litre V8 engine with a new 5.7 litre Generation III V8 sourced from the United States. The V8 was detuned to from the original US version, but would receive incremental power upgrades to throughout its time in the Commodore, before finally being replaced by the related Generation 4 in the VZ. The supercharged V6 was uprated to 171 kilowatts (229 hp) from the VS. Safety wise, side airbags became an option for the Acclaim and higher models, a first for Holden.
From the onset, parent company General Motors was interested in incorporating a left-hand drive Commodore in its Buick lineup, culminating in the unveiling of the Buick XP2000 concept car in 1996. Although this idea was ultimately abandoned, the GM-funded project allowed Holden to enter into a range of left-hand export markets. Thus began the Commodore's rapid expansion into parts of Indochina, the Middle East and South Africa badged as the Chevrolet Lumina, to Brazil as the Chevrolet Omega, and later on with the Monaro to the United States, where it was sold by Pontiac under the GTO nameplate. In its home market, the VT Commodore was awarded its fourth Wheels Car of the Year for 1997. It found ready acceptance in the market as many buyers steered away from the slow selling Ford AU Falcon, becoming the best selling Commodore to date and cementing its place as number one in Australian sales.
The VX update from 2000 advanced Holden's winning formula, featuring a revised headlamp design. The VT's rear tail lamp panel was replaced by two separate light assemblies. Conversely, the luxury-oriented Berlina and Calais sedans continued using a full-width boot-lid panel incorporating the registration plate and tail lamps. In the VX and succeeding models, the Commodore Berlina became known simply as the Berlina. This series also introduced the first Holden Ute, designated VU. Earlier models were instead entitled "Commodore utility". An updated Series II was launched in early 2002, featuring revised rear suspension system now equipped with toe control links to address the VT's issues.
Safety played a substantial role in the development of the VX model. Bosch 5.3 anti-lock brakes were made standard on all variants, a first for an Australian manufactured car; and traction control was made available on vehicles equipped with manual transmission. Extensive research was undertaken to reduce the effects from a side-impact collision through modification of the B-pillars. The risk presented by a side-impact collision in a VX fitted without side airbags is reduced by 50 percent when compared to a similarly specified VT model.
The AU$250 million VY mid-cycle update of 2002 represented the first major styling shift since the 1997 VT. Designers discarded the rounded front and rear styling of the VT and VX models, adopting more aggressive, angular lines. The same approach was applied to the interior, whereby the curvaceous dashboard design was orphaned in favour of an angular, symmetrical design. Satin chrome plastic now dominated the façade of the centre console stack, and high-end models received fold-out cup holders borrowed from fellow GM subsidiary Saab. Holden turned towards German electronics manufacturer Blaupunkt to source audio systems—an arrangement that remains in place today.
Engineering wise, Holden kept the changes low key. A revised steering system and tweaked suspension tuning were among some of the changes to sharpen handling precision. Further improvements were made to the Generation III V8 engine to produce peak power of for sports variants. In a bid to recapture the market for low-cost, high-performance cars, Holden created a new SV8 specification level. Based on the entry-level Executive, the SV8 inherited the V8 mechanical package from the SS but made do without the luxury appointments and was sold at a correspondingly lower price. Holden also experimented by releasing a limited edition wagon version of its high-performance SS variant, of which only 850 were built. The Series II update added a front strut bar as standard to the SS, which was claimed to increase rigidity and hence handling. As became the trend, the update raised V8 power, now up . Amendments in the remaining models were confined to new wheels, trims and decals, however, the Calais has taken on a sports-luxury persona as opposed to the discrete luxury character seen in previous models. This repositioning in turn affected the Berlina's standing. The once second-tier model now became the sole luxury model, only overshadowed by the more expensive Calais. Coinciding with the VY II models was the first four-door utility model dubbed the Holden Crewman. Crewman's underpinnings and body structure while somewhat unique, shared a fair amount in common with the Statesman, One tonner and the two-door Ute.
Sensing a new potential market, Holden developed an electronically-controlled all-wheel drive system for the VY platform dubbed Cross Trac at a cost of AU$125 million. Unveiled after the Series II changes in 2003, the first application o the new system was the Holden Adventra, a raised VY wagon crossover. The system was only available in combination with the V8 and automatic transmission. Holden chose not to spend extra engineering resources on adapting the all-wheel drive system to the V6, due to be replaced in the upcoming VZ model. Unfortunately for Holden, the Adventra fell well short of expected sales, despite modest targets.
The final chapter of the third generation series was the VZ Commodore. Debuting in 2004 with a new series of V6 engines known as the Alloytec V6, both and versions of the 3.6 litre engine were offered. These were later upgraded to 180 and 195 kilowatts (241 and 261 hp) respectively in the VE model. When compared to the previous Ecotec engines, the Alloytec benefits from increased power output, responsiveness and fuel efficiency. The new engines were mated to a new five-speed 5L40E automatic transmission on the luxury V6 variants, and a new six-speed Aisin AY6 manual transmission on the six-cylinder SV6 sports variant. However, the long serving four-speed automatic carried on in other variants, albeit with further tweaks in an attempt to address complaints about refinement. A new 6.0 litre Generation 4 V8 engine was added to the range in January 2006 to comply with Euro III emission standards. Compared to the American version, both Active Fuel Management and variable valve timing were removed. The Alloytec V6 was also affected by the new standards, which saw the peak output reduced to 172 kilowatts (231 hp).
Along with the new powertrain, Holden also introduced new safety features such as electronic stability control and brake assist. The Used Car Safety Ratings evaluation found that VT–VZ Commodores provide a "significantly better than average" level of occupant protection in the event of an accident. Interestingly, ANCAP crash test results rate the fourth generation VE lower in the offset frontal impact test than the third generation VY/VZ Commodore. The overall crash score was marginally higher than the outgoing model due to improved side impact protection.
Launched in 2006, the VE is the first Commodore model designed entirely in Australia instead of being based on adapted Opel-sourced platforms. Given this and high public expectations of quality, the budget in developing the car reportedly exceeded AU$1 billion. Underpinned by the new GM Zeta platform, the VE features more sophisticated independent suspension all round and near perfect 50:50 weight distribution, leading to improved handling. Engines and transmissions are largely carried over from the previous VZ model. However, a new six-speed GM 6L80-E automatic transmission was introduced for V8 variants, replacing the old four-speed automatic now relegated to base models. The design of this new model included innovative features to help minimise export costs, such as a symmetrical centre console that houses a flush-fitting hand brake lever to facilitate its conversion to left-hand drive. Internationally, the Commodore is again badge engineered as the Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet Omega, along with its new export market in the United States as the Pontiac G8.
Since its release, the VE has garnered critical acclaim, including being awarded the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year, the fifth Commodore model to receive this. Variants by Holden's performance arm, HSV, were released soon after the sedan's debut, followed by the long-wheelbase WM Statesman/Caprice models. The VE Ute did not enter production until 2007 whilst the Sportwagon began production in August 2008.
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Abstract: AlGaN/GaN HEMTs on Silicon Carbide Substratesfor Microwave Power OperationRichard Lossy1, Nidhi Chaturvedi1, Peter Heymann1, Klaus Köhler2,Stefan Müller2 and Joachim Würfl11Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Albert-Einstein-Straße 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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AlGaN/GaN HEMTs on Silicon Carbide Substrates
for Microwave Power Operation
Richard Lossy1, Nidhi Chaturvedi1, Peter Heymann1, Klaus Köhler2,
Stefan Müller2 and Joachim Würfl1
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Albert-Einstein-Straße 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Festkörperphysik, Tullastraße 72, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
Phone: +49 30 63922630 Fax: +49 30 63922685 e-mail: [email protected]
Keywords: Gallium nitride, HEMT, power semiconductor
ABSTRACT bination with the spontaneous polarization effect
Results from technology and microwave results in high sheet carrier densities in the
characterization of large periphery Al- 1×1013 cm-2 range. Furthermore, SiC as a sub-
GaN/GaN power HEMTs on insulating strate material provides an excellent thermal
SiC substrates are presented. The influence of conductivity, comparable to copper. This is
processing steps on device performance is mandatory for effective heat removal in high
discussed. DC characteristics reveal current power applications. All these features together
densities above 1.2 A/mm and extrinsic trans- account for devices with very high absolute mi-
conductances of 275 mS/mm. A power density crowave output power levels.
of 5.2 W/mm @ 2 GHz is obtained for devices
up to 2 mm gate width. The maximum power TECHNOLOGY AND DC CHARACTERISATION
level achieved on-wafer is 13.8 W @ 2 GHz The Al0.25Ga0.75N/GaN HEMT structures
for 4 mm wide devices. A hybrid amplifier were grown in a multiwafer MOCVD (6x2")
using packaged 4 mm devices delivers 15.1 W. reactor yielding high throughput and reproduci-
bility. Device fabrication was accomplished us-
INTRODUCTION ing i-line stepper lithography. However, without
As promising candidates for future micro- certain technological precautions the transpar-
wave power devices, GaN-based high-electron ency of SiC-wafers with AlGaN/GaN epitaxy
mobility transistors (HEMTs) have attracted impedes a precise and reliable image alignment
much research interest. Their potential is due to with respect to wafer surface and orientation.
advantageous material properties such as the Therefore, special processing sequences were
wide band gap leading to high breakdown volt- developed to allow the proper exposure. A so-
age and high saturated-electron drift velocity. phisticated metallization scheme was employed
Also, the existence of AlGaN/GaN heterostruc- for fabrication of the ohmic contacts that pre-
tures with high conduction band offsets in com- serves pattern delineation during rapid thermal
annealing at 830°C [1-3].
Fig. 1: AlGaN/GaN
HEMTs on a 2" wafer
(left) comprising parallel
transistor fingers (center)
and detail of the gate
feeding (right) also show-
ing the transistor channel
and arch of the air bridge
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Gate contacts were made using Pt/Au metal- Table I:
lization. A gate length of 0.5 µm was defined Maximum Device Temperature
with stepper lithography, shorter gate lengths Device Chip Gate Substrate Tmax
down to 0.25 µm were defined by electron beam Size Package Pitch /°C
lithography (ZBA23-40kV). Large devices with 16x250 50 SiC 143
different gate widths ranging up to 4 mm were 16x250 100 SiC 113
fabricated using an air bridge technology (Fig. 16x250 * 50 SiC 92
1). 8x125 * 50 SiC 77
In order to optimize thermal and electrical 16x250 * 50 Sapphire 679
properties, power cell design variations have * chip without housing fixed on base plate
been integrated on chip. Different scaling strate- Simulated maximum device temperatures for different
gies regarding the number and width of the gate transistor geometries and substrates: Base plate tem-
perature held at To=27°C.
fingers or the gate pitch, i.e. spacing between re-
peating cell structures have been implemented. 2) A gate pitch of 50 µm is sufficient to achieve
DC measurements revealed a saturated drain tolerable device temperature.
current of IDSS=1.2 A/mm (VG= +2V). Due to the 3) The thermal resistance of the chip package
excellent contact resistance (0.3 Ωmm), the cannot be neglected.
source-gate resistance is 0.85 Ωmm. This leads
to a calculated intrinsic gm,max of 360 mS/mm PASSIVATION
(extrinsic 275 mS/mm) and an on-resistance of For AlGaN/GaN-HEMTs it is known that
Ron= 2 Ωmm. the maximum power levels under rf-operation
degrade substantially compared to the expecta-
THERMAL SIMULATION tions based on DC measurements. This degrada-
Thermal simulations were performed using a tion could be reduced significantly if the HEMT
three dimensional finite-element model in the surface is passivated. As an example the rf-
Nastran-Patran software package. The goal was power recovery after passivation is given in Fig.
to extract optimized device designs for a given 2, where the passivated HEMTs show an average
packaging technique. The GaN chip dimensions increase of the maximum rf-power by a factor of
used for simulation were 1.5 × 2 mm² with a 3 after passivation using SiNx.
device layout using parallel gate fingers. The According to the general understanding this
active element of heat dissipation was repre- improvement is mainly due to a reduction of
sented by a 2-D planar heat source at each of the electrically active surface traps. However, due to
gate fingers. For better comparison, the different the effect of spontaneous polarization on the
device geometries used the same dissipated heat 2DEG carrier concentration, the mechanical
per gate width (5 W/mm). strain of the passivation layer might influence
The chip package was a standard CuW RF device performance. We checked this by com-
power transistor package with a thermal conduc- paring tensile and compressive types of SiNx
tivity of 180 W/mK. For die attachment a Au/Sn
eutectic solder was used. 5
The largest device with a total of 4 mm gate
width consisted of 16 gate fingers each having a 4
after passivation
width of 250 µm (referred to 16x250). The dis-
Pout (W/mm)
tance between the individual gate fingers was
50 µm pitch for most transistors.
Table 1 compares the simulation results of
the different geometries. The following conclu- 1 before passivation
sions can be drawn:
1) Using SiC-substrates the temperature rise is 0
not higher than 120°C for all geometries un- -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
der consideration. Position / mm
Fig. 2: Comparison of load pull power results before
and after passivation for HEMTs at different radial
position on the wafer. The gate width is 100 µm.
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passivation layers. No differences in the rf- is switched simultaneously away from a steady
power after passivation could be found. bias point to the point where the current had to
The recovery of the rf-power after passiva- be measured for a very short time (pulse length:
tion is substantial, but far not complete. This can 0,2 µsec, pulse separation 1 msec). Therefore
be demonstrated by pulsed I/V-measurements of trapped electrons and holes cannot follow these
the passivated devices. The related mechanisms fast changes. They are "frozen" at those biasing
are generally referred to as the gate-lag and conditions where the pulsing starts from.
drain-lag phenomena [4, 5]. The gate-lag phe- The measurement conditions according to
nomenon is associated with traps in the vicinity fig. 3a highlight the influence of traps in the
of the gate, the drain lag phenomenon is related vicinity of the gate space charge region (gate-
to backgating effects due to electron trapping in lag). At the steady bias point of VGS = 0V and
the buffer layers [5]. VDS = 0V practically no traps are activated since
Pulsed measurements on passivated devices the gate space charge region is very small. Puls-
as shown in Fig. 3 visualize these trapping ef- ing from these conditions nearly represents the
fects. During pulsing the gate and drain voltage ideal I/V- characteristics as it would appear in
the absence of any traps. However, for a steady
gate bias close to pinch off the gate space charge
1.0 (Vgs0=0.0v,Vds0=0.0v) region is expanded, therefore traps in the vicinity
of the gate, especially at the surface are acti-
vated. The corresponding pulse measurements
0.6 reflect these conditions as shown in fig. 3a
(black curves).
0.4 If the steady bias point of the drain source
voltage (VDS) is set to higher values (fig. 3b,
black curves) these measurement conditions
0.0 additionally consider the effect of traps located
0 5 10 15 20 25
in the buffer (drain-lag). Due to the band bend-
Vds(V) ing resulting from this bias point also traps in the
Fig. 3a: Pulsed measurement of I/V-characteristics: buffer are activated, leading to dynamic con-
Steady bias points: ditions as shown by the black curves. If the de-
VGS = 0 V; VDS = 0 V vice is biased at large signal microwave condi-
VGS = -4 V; VDS = 0 V tions the effectively usable I/V-characteristics is
gate voltage sweep: -4 V .... +1 V close to these conditions. For comparison the
static I/V-characteristics is also given in fig. 3b
(gray curve). The difference between these
1.0 static
curves clearly demonstrates further potential of
Dynamic improvements if material quality and processing
0.8 (Vgs0=-4.0v,Vds0=20v)
is optimized accordingly.
0.4 S-parameters of the microwave power tran-
sistors were measured up to 50 GHz. For the
LG=0.3 µm gates a current gain cut-off frequency
ft of 37 GHz was obtained. Therefore, the LG x ft
0 5 10 15 20 25 product is 10 GHz µm. This compares well with
Vds(V) the 0.5 µm gates for which we measured
Fig. 3b: Comparison of static ( ) and dynamic ( )
ft =21 GHz. Devices having 100µm gate width
output characteristics. Steady bias point for reveal fmax= 74 GHz. For larger devices
pulsed measurement: (gate width 4 mm, LG= 0.3 µm) fmax reduces to
VGS = -4V; VDS = 20 V 31 GHz.
gate voltage sweep: -4 V .... +1 V
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Re (Z) (Ω)
16x125 16x250
0 5 10 15
Power (W)
Fig. 4: Scaling of the output impedance with gate
width at 2 GHz. The insets indicate the number of
transistor fingers times finger width. Fig. 5: Single stage amplifier with GaN-power HEMT
Large signal on-wafer microwave measure- output power in this configuration is 41,8 dBm
ments were made at 2 and 10 GHz using passive (15,1 W) at 2 GHz.
load-pull systems in class A operation. For a
device with a gate width of 4 mm (16x250µm) CONCLUSION
the maximum output power of 13.8 W @ 2GHz A technology based on stepper lithography
could be achieved. The corresponding efficiency was developed for the fabrication of large Al-
(PAE) was 53 %, gain is 25 dB and decreased to GaN/GaN HEMTs on SiC substrate. Devices of
21 dB in saturation. The highest power density different size with a gate width up to 4 mm were
measured was 5.2 W/mm and could be obtained characterized. DC characterization yielded a
on devices ranging from 100 µm width up to saturated drain current of 1.2 A/mm and an in-
2 mm. 4 mm wide devices deviate from this lin- trinsic transconductance of 360 mS/mm. Load-
ear scaling and in this case the output power was pull measurements were performed at 2 and
reduced to 66 % of the expected value. Load-pull 10 GHz. From these devices a power density of
measurements at 10 GHz reveal a maximum 5.2 W/mm was achieved at 2GHz. The maxi-
power density of 4.5 W/mm. This slight reduc- mum power level obtained was 13.8 W for a
tion may be explained by device parasitics at 4 mm wide device, showing a power gain of
higher frequencies. 25 dB.
The large signal output impedance at 2 GHz
was calculated from the Γ-load values of the load ACKNOWLEDGMENT
pull measurements. The results for devices up to Financial support by the Bundesministerium
4 mm gate width are given in Fig. 4, showing a für Bildung und Forschung under contract
scaling with device size and thus device power. 01BM155 is gratefully acknowledged.
For a given power level of 5 W the output im-
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This is a great browsing destination for people who like country and rustic decor. Spend an hour or more in this lovely home-decor store, which also offers framing and upholstery services. Patriotic angels share table space with flag-colored decorative wall stars. Dried-flower wreaths hang on cabinet doors and tall refinished wood crates. Cute wall signs read "Normal is just a setting on a washing machine" and "A home welcomes you right from the start. It soothes your soul and warms your heart." Cozy-colored candles occupy decorative canning jars while primitive-style furnishings provide storage and display space. And beautiful house-made frames surround pictures and mirrors displayed throughout the store.


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If you've been waiting for the "progressive" answer to Paul Ryan the Congressional Progressive Caucus has a report, The People's Budget, that should wet your sickle (click the image to see the report it comes from). It's not going anywhere, but gazing upon it is still a recommended educational experience.
I like this plan, it reminds me of the saying if you dig a hole too deep you might end up in China. To me the kids that really go for it because they think it actually works are role models in perseverance. It's important to nurture that kind of drive, because they have to lose it at forty if they don't want to fall victim to the ghost of that cranial bandit Winston Churchill.
"If you're not a liberal at twenty you have no heart, if you're not a conservative at forty you have no brain."
A more cynical person would call a serious effort made to dig to China ignorance, or if the person digging is an adult...insanity. To say either would be pretty
rude true. Or maybe this is just a case of seeing the impossible and asking why not? After all, Alice kind of did it when she went to Wonderland, a place that in my mind strikes an uncanny resemblance to China in that both are ruled by a Red Queen.
That said, what do normal people do when they find themselves spending more than they take in? I would love to tell you it's nothing a scanner and Photoshop can't fix, but doing hard time is not money, so I'll just have to level with you and say THEY SPEND LESS.
I know this point highlights the root of the irreconcilable differences in the philosophy behind Paul Ryan's budget and how progressives think tax dollars should be prioritized. Which, in a nut shell, is the battle between who gets to use your money, you or government. Regardless of the "winner" of that battle, the fact remains nothing other than cutting down spending can remedy the structural problem that causes debt.
Since that is the condition of the people, their budget should probably live in that reality. Therein lies the rub...
When it comes to economics the progressive mind functions like a solar powered calculator in an Alaskan December. Their budget makes a huge assumption that taxes can be raised in a vacuum, meaning people won't modify their behavior in ways that stymie economic activity to the point where the revenues projected from the tax increase never even materialize. Then we have to put up with New York Times articles detailing "unexpected" budget shortfalls that deepen the deficit rather than "fix it."
Raising taxes with a mentality that addressing spending is never on the table (The ONLY exception in this budget is, of course, gutting defense. Maybe progressives should actually
visit move to China and rethink that brilliant idea) does nothing to guarantee that we wont have this problem again. To do it in the difficult economic times we are in now is tantamount to a shovel ready job like digging 'til you reach...um...China.
By the way, China, I know President Hu Jintao is not really a queen in any sense of the word, because Obama bowed to him instead of giving him a iPod full of his speeches, can I show up on your search engines now?


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Traveling through Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria, and Turkey during the period of 1803–1807, Ali Bey went to Mecca ostensibly to perform the hajj, giving out that he was a descendant of the Abbassid Caliphs of the West. In conversations with individuals that he met during his travels, he claimed that he was born in Aleppo; but he was later identified as Domingo Badia y Leblich, a Catalan spy for Joseph Bonaparte. There is much mystery about Ali Bey. Bankes, writing in 1830, roundly asserted that he was a Jew, and many later writers have thought that he was a genuine Muslim of Moroccan origin, but of Spanish education. Although, he alleged to be a Muslim in order to enter Mecca, when he died in Syria in 1818 he was denied a Muslim burial because a cross was found in his vest. This, as suggested by some scholars, is conclusive proof that Ali Bey's claims of Islam were a pretense maintained in order to travel to Mecca and Medina.
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Okay, I did it. I went out and got WoW this weekend, and I've been playing it pretty much since I bought it.
I still love Vanguard, but all of the damn bugs are just driving me crazy. Group bugs, quest bugs, binding item bugs, performance bugs, crafting bugs, etc etc etc ad infinitum into the next galaxy.
So I figured I would give WoW and EQ2 a shot until they get most of the bugs worked out with VG--which I really hope they do.
Well, EQ2 hasn't quite made the cut. Performance is horrible on my system for such an old game. I've tried all kinds of settings and it still lags around 20fps when you get lots of characters on-screen at once.
WoW, on the other hand, is the smoothest running game I think I've ever played. Not the least bit of lag or framerate drop anywhere no matter how many characters or enemies are on screen at once, which is both a relief and impressive. I mean, yeah, the graphics are kinda dated and simplistic, but after a while they almost grow on you. I do wish it looked a
better, but so far it hasn't taken away from the fact that it's a pretty good game.
I think what's turned me onto it so far is not only the smooth gameplay, but the entire game just syncs very well. The characters, the environments, the music, and the art--it all seems to flow together into something that makes perfect sense. It's a world that you actually feel like you're in the middle in, which is important in these kinds of games. It's one of those things you can't explain; you just have to sit down with it a few hours to see.
But yeah, it's pretty good and I'm having a lot of fun with it so far.
- Atmosphere: Like I said, everything seems to flow together really well.
- Music: Music is awesome. It's the kind of pleasant stuff you could listen to all day and it wouldn't bother you.. unlike some of Vanguard's which can feel like it's drilling into your head after a while (although I do like the music on VG, you can't listen to it non-stop).
- Gameplay: Extremely smooth controls, easy access to items and equipment, great interfaces.
- Performance: Couldn't get any better than it is. Only online game I've ever played where there was no lag. Framerate is perfect, no stuttering in either visuals or sound anywhere.
1) Graphics: Although they're growing on me, sometimes the simplicity of the textures really sticks out.. especially the trees. Not a deal-breaker, but definitely noticeable sometimes. However, if you let yourself be drawn into the game it just doesn't seem to matter so much after a while.
2) Audience: Much younger age group on WoW as compared to VG. I'm not totally against that, but when some nut follows me around like this one kid did tonight it gets kind of freaky. No matter where I went he/she would follow me and say "go go go" non-stop and would never quit. Apparently, it was the only thing he/she knew how to say. I tried chatting on several occasions and all he/she could say was "go" or "lol." But, whatever.
Oh, and yeah.. almost forgot this other kid that logged on with the name "buttsex" and kept shouting "Who wants to *!*# me in the #*@ for 5 dollar?" over and over on the chat until he was finally banned. Never saw that kinda stuff on VG...
And no, I'm not making that up.
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Daelin's Landing is a town and harbor that was built by the Alliance and ruled by Lord Falin Wrynn, the younger brother of King Varian Wrynn of Stormwind. The Landing is located in the southern-western end of the first island in the Agamand Isles.
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Daelin's Landing was first introduced in World of Warcraft: The Dark Below where the Alliance continued to make the town more fortified. This was when Nathanos Blightcaller, who became the leader of the Forsaken after Sylvanas Windrunner's death, led a large expedition to the Agamand Isles and reclaim it for themselves. After constructing their own town and port named Tarren Point, Nathanos and his Horde companion led the expedition to assault on Daelin's Landing. As the Forsaken gained the upper hand and slew a small number of Alliance soldiers that were defending the town, Falin Wrynn order his remaining soldiers to retreat to the docks while he planned to deal with Nathanos himself. However, when Nathanos demanded that he and his forces should surrender, Falin saw that there was no option to win and immediately withdrew. After the Alliance was forced to leave, Nathanos orders the player to destroy the town and leave it smoldering in ruins.


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This weekend is the Annapolis NOOD Regatta and it's looking like the weather is going to cooperate and we'll have some actual spring temps (and hopefully some wind) for the races. For those who've raced on the Chesapeake Bay before you'll know that while we don't have the ripping current of Newport or San Fran we do have tides and sometimes they can be a little weird. Perhaps more importantly when you're sailing in 5 kts of breeze a 1 kt current is fairly meaningful.
One thing that can help Bay locals and folks from out of town this weekend is the Be Current tide chart. We carry a bunch of these tide charts for different areas that contain tide direction and strength information but we have some that are specially printed for the NOOD containing time of day references.
It's relatively basic information but especially if you haven't sailed on the Bay before I think it's helpful. The course where the J22s and J24s usual sail can have some unusual current effects due to the shallower water in Whitehall Bay.
We expect to get some more of these tide charts for J24 Worlds so look out for those next week. The next few weeks in Annapolis should be exciting with lots of great racing going on and I'm sure plenty of parties as well.


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I agree with T Bone here, same rules should apply reguardless on who it is. Also if you reread it states that AT&T was concerned about them using the 700 spectrum, which is the one they are using. This is a valid concern and any carrier would raise this issue to the FCC. I think its pretty hilarious that everyone has become very anti AT&T over the T-Mob merger. T-mobile would not have accepted the offer if they didn't see the benefit as well. Reguarless of what that outcome was, because of that whole issue the same regulations need to be put on everyone.
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A Turnover Order is a request to the court to order a judgment debtor to turn over personal property to the sheriff that is of value to enforce a money judgment. Personal property such as property that requires possession, documentary evidence of title to property, a debt owed to the judgment debtor, chattel paper, documents of title, instruments, securities and money.
If awarded, the Court will order the judgment debtor to hand over the personal property to the sheriff so that they can execute on it to enforce your money judgment.


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Problems plague Apple's Mountain Lion up-to-date program
Since yesterday we've been getting a steady stream of comments, forum posts, emails, and tweets regarding problems associated with the redemption of Apple's OS X Mountain Lion up-to-date program. The program is supposed to give recent Mac buyers a free upgrade to Mountain Lion, and comes in the form of redemption codes for the Mac App Store. At first, a lot of them simply didn't work. Today, many of the redeem codes were downloading OS X Mountain Lion server instead of the regular version.
It's bad that that's happening, of course, and annoying for anyone who was hoping to get their Mountain Lion upgrades in a timely fashion. Apple's no doubt aware of it and hopefully correct codes that work properly will be supplied forthwith.
Until then, comments are open. If you're using a redeem code, let us know what's happened so far, and what's happening now.
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I'm in the same boat as you... Still waiting for my code for the upgrade.
Just off the phone with Apple. I was told that my form had been received and validated, however, it still could take anywhere from 24 - 72 hours before I receive the code. While waiting a few extra days isn't a life changing event, this is not what I would have expected from Apple. When things like this happen, I start to wonder - Are users really all that important to Apple? -
Apple is always hesitant to admit they've done anything wrong, and the whole company is wrapped in secrecy, however, when it comes to supporting customers, Apple needs to be more forthcoming.
Re: "Apple is always hesitant to admit" ... I just got off the phone with Apple, and the tech I spoke to said ... "We've made a mistake in the implementation of the uptodate program." We send out duplicate codes, and the second person to try to redeem gets turned down. Also some people are getting the wrong codes and end up with Mountain Lion Server" We're now trying to commit to getting everyone correct codes within 72 hours of when they apply for them, after a lot of manual intervention. Frankly I felt the tech was refreshingly forthcoming rather than in any way hesitant. As a recent "switcher' from PCs I appreciated the candor. I now think of Apple as pretty good, not perfect.
Just bought a new MacBook Pro from MacMall, which qualified me for Free Mountain Lion Update. I even got so far as to acquire a code. (I didn't realize for 3 hours that I had to access the App Store Application from my Dock because Apple's email couldn't afford a few extra useful words.) When I entered the code it told me to try again later. A half-hour later it said "This code has already been used. Each code may only be used once."
I have provided tech support professionally for Mac products for 15 years and I have never been more discouraged. Steve Jobs is rolling in his grave.
I was also waiting, got impatient, and paid to download the update. I then emailed Customer Service and explained the situation and requested a refund. The response I got indicated this would not be a problem, so I guess we'll see...it seemed like the only available course of action!
In the same boat. Over 30 hours now. Worse though, I didn't note down the reference number, assuming it would be sent via mail anyway.
Ah well, if I'm lucky, it'll be here in time for the weekend.
Applied for my codes for a MBP and MBA yesterday. Still no codes. OOOOPSS APPLEEE
Apple really screwed the pooch on this one. I dropped over $3500 on a retina MBP with AppleCare and taxes... and after 38 hours, NO code. At least I didn't get a "dead" code or a code for Mountain Lion Server. But NOTHING. No email, no code, nothing. Called Apple's "Customer Service" and was told it could take up to 72 hours... are you freaking kidding me? I drop $3500 on a computer and have to wait THREE DAYS to get the free OS X upgrade code? Forget the pooch. I got screwed.
My exact situation. My exact purchase. And my first Mac. I should have stayed with the devil I know and re-upped with another costly ThinkPad, and not paid a huge premium for incompetence. Incompetence is cheaper @ Lenovo support. Silly me.
Applied for code yesterday morning. Nada. Emailed support this morning. No reply. Tried the online support and all I got was a spinning wheel and the request to extend my session because it was going to time out.
An expensive lesson.
There's no excuse for Apple not having validated all of those purchases ahead of time. It's not like they didn't know that systems were sold. Open the registration back on June 11, and let the customers register... build the database of codes, queue the emails and when Mountain Lion goes live, send the emails. This is the height of bungling, and is on par with what one might expect from Microsoft, Packard Bell and Gateway. Inexcusable, IMHO.
Not to mention Dell and Best Buy. Oooh Shiny factor aside, what is supposed to set Apple apart from All The Rest?
The quality of the customer experience.
You are absolutely correct that the implementation of the upgrade could have been carried out as you described. Small things add up over time. I'm old enough to remember the cachet that owning a Sony Trinitron bestowed.
I've bought Windows computers that qualified for a next OS upgrade, and the upgrades appeared without a hitch. It's not rocket science, although perhaps in Apple's calculus, the number of free upgrades compared to the number of anticipated sales is probably small enough to merit a let-em-eat-cake from Cupertino.
I agree with you. It shouldn't have been a biggie to let qualifying customers register their claims from June 11. Would have showed some appreciation too - welcome aboard, we appreciate your purchase.
Being in Australia, I'm also a bit annoyed at the fact that the rest of the world has to wait for America to wake up when it comes to non-physical software releases. But I guess I'll survive all of the above. It's just an OS.
I'm sorry ... you "dropped over $3500" ... and you are all wound around the axle because you can't save that $19.99 IMMEDIATELY ? Buy the upgrade, and you'll have your instant gratification, and then apply for the refund. If Apple doesn't agree to it, I'll send you the twenty bucks. Stop and smell the roses, will ya !?
I submitted the form for my code yesterday and didn't get anything. Called Apple last night and the rep said he was resending it and to give it some time (didn't get it). Called back this morning and they told me to allow up to 72 hours for the code to come. If I havn't received it by then, it would be a problem and for me to call back.
Do what I did buy the upgrade then request a refund. Simple as that. Within minutes I had a response from Apple saying it would be refunded.
Who did you email to get the refund?
I just spoke to a guy at Apple Support.
He said that the delay was due to "overwhelming demand" and that I'd have to be patient.
Mind you, I never once raised my voice. I was unfailingly polite. I even played dumb ... until I got that response.
Then I told him, very gently, that this was my first Mac and that I'd been reading about failed codes and mistaken codes for the server edition - and his voice got louder. NO, he said, it's about demand, and you'll just have to be patient. Have a nice day, he said, and ended the call.
Perhaps there's a secret call center underground bunker hidden somewhere in the plains of the Midwest, where the same people provide "support" for every single product sold by anyone.
So far, the only email I've gotten from Apple is the email with my case number, marked "closed."
It may very well be about demand... but that doesn't explain the "dead" codes nor does it explain the Mountain Lion Server codes... and it's not like Apple had no idea about the demand. They sold the computers that generated this demand.
This is more about another instance where Apple got caught with their pants down, and now they're blaming it on the "demand". I doubt this would have happened on Steve Jobs' watch... but now that he's gone, the company is buckling under the strain.
I applied for my upgrade yesterday at 9:45am Pacific time. I waited 24 hrs and called, and said what everyone else is reported... up to 72 hrs before you are emailed. This is annoying, but I will wait. The lady also said my serial number has been confirmed. I guess it takes longer for them to send out an email... lol. Im guessing this is because of all the codes that didn't work, they probably are trying to send out completely new codes. I hope I receive it soon, but i doubt it'll be here within 72 hrs, probably a little after that. I am not mad or angry or ready to switch back to windows, but this is simply annoying and ML better be worth it!
Wow. You people are some spoiled brats. Of course there are problems. This is what happens when a company tries something for the first time, especially a company like Apple that is just now starting to do the kind of massive numbers they are doing in the computer world. Have patience and I'm sure this will get resolved. And guess what? Lion still works perfectly well.
I think that I would have to say "wow" to your comment. For me, it is not that there are problems. As a software engineer I know perfectly well how easy it is to have a ****ing buggy release and how much of a nightmare that can be for everyone involved. As Fausty82 had said, this could all have been handled before hand with plenty of time to get the proper validations and registries out of the way. In fact, it would be kind of a nice little reward to the people purchasing a new Apple computer to be given somewhat priority treatment in the upgrade process. Instead Apple has made those of us who purchased a new computer recently either spend our money on an upgrade that was advertised as free or wait until the end of the line.
For myself, I received the email with the password to unlock the content code but not the email with the content code itself (which by the way is a completely useless and annoying bit of indirection...if the content code got sent to the wrong email address, why wouldn't the password email be sent there as well?). Wondering where the actual content code was, I emailed the up to date support team, forwarding my original email confirming my upgrade request. After only 6 hours, I received back a form email telling me what I needed to do to complete my request to change my email address (?). Somewhat taken aback, I sent a reply back stating that I didn't need to change my email address, I only needed to have the content code sent. A short 10 hours later, I get an even less useful reply. Now, don't get me wrong, I know that mistakes can be made, but this was getting ridiculous. In this last reply that I had sent, I had not only plainly stated my problem, I had made a short 2 sentence request stating that I needed the content code and, additionally, highlighted it and changed the font color to a bright red so that it could clearly NOT be missed. However, their stellar reply was a long winded explanation of how to enter the content code in the redemption section of the App store so that I could download ML (?!?). Furious, but polite, at this point, I call Apple's regular customer service department and talk to a very friendly rep. He tells me that he sees that my request had been approved and kindly put in the request to resend the content code...5 hours later, the system still hasn't sent it.
As I was stating earlier, it is not just that this sequence of events is frustrating, it is that it is such poor customer service. Every one of these customers was promised a free upgrade to ML. Even if Apple can't get it's sh** together long enough to fix, or to have avoided, this problem, there is no reason to continue beating the dead horse that their up to date database most clearly is. They could simply put in a credit to the App store accounts of every customer who hasn't received the upgrade to the tune of $20. Heck, they should do that anyway to stave off some of the bad taste in their customer's mouths.
I have worked at Amazon and, while I don't always approve of everything that they do or how they do it, I can state one thing for certain...they NEVER treat their customers like this. Not to say that there hasn't been at some point a rude representative, that happens anywhere. But this is a complete example of institutional rudeness. Companies that want a loyal customer base need to think of how their actions color the perception of them and put customer service VERY high on their list.
Anyway, that is the end of my rant. I do think, though, ladyshoes that you can have your own opinion of Apple's handling of this problem but, at the same time, calling people who are voicing perfectly valid complaints, even if you disagree with them, "spoiled brats" is rather uncalled for.
I'm so upset I can't use air play mirroring because my Macbook is older then 2011...BOOOOO apple!!!!!
As a new APPLE user (recent switch from PC), I'm amazed at how "terrible it is" that after two or three whole days people still haven't received their free $20 upgrade. (btw - I'm one of those people due to my recent switch). In case it's been a while since you've been a PC user and you haven't been keeping up in "Gatesville", an upgrade to windows 7 costs somewhere between $119, and $219 depending on version and features. I now agree with my wife's philosophy ... "stop ... take a big drink of your coffee ... and try to figure out why it's such a big deal that you upgrade to Mountain Lion this week rather than next." "Try to imagine 10 years from now what the impact of a three or four day delay really was."
Actually, Windows 7 upgrades cost $149 for a family pack (3 PCs) including the disc. That was retail and was typically sold for even less. The box arrived in 2 days from Amazon.com and the disk is very convenient for re-installs. That was in 2009.
I would expect that in 2012, with Apple's walled garden and distribution through the App store, upgrades should be available instantly. Both my MBAs' purchase dates and my account are registered with Apple. They should have put 2 and 2 together and offered my account a no cost upgrade through the app store.
After about a total time of 30 hours or so I got my code and it worked. Ultimately not too upset, they took care of my situation pretty quickly.
I have been waiting for my code for 48+ hours now. Called them and nothing. Posted my opinion on Apple Community website. It was removed after only 4 hours. Here is the post if anyone is interested
I feel bad, I got mine within 30 minutes, first day...
I bought a MBA, submitted the code, still haven't gotten any response @ ~70 hours.
At least give your customers some peace of mind with an automated response Apple. An email that says "we have received your request and are processing it as fast as we can, please do not be alarmed if it takes as much as 72 hours to receive your code."
Luckily someone who got their code almost immediately loaded it up on my favorite torrent site and I was able to start downloading it despite Apple's confused up-to-date program.
Mountain Lion, mmehh. If Snow Leopard had iCloud I would still be using it. Spaces > Mission Control; Launchpad = totally useless; Lion never worked on my companies print server while Snow Leopard had no problems. Mountain Lion is even harder to use with a projector than Lion was and I am sure there will be many more "features" I will learn to hate about Apple's "upgraded" OS.
I put in my request Wednesday night, got my promo code Friday morning. I've just got around to using it now. Mountain Lion is currently downloading fine, no problems yet. It seems to me that Apple is taking extra care in making sure that they aren't giving away copies to people who don't qualify. These days if things aren't instant people freak out with impatience. Obviously I would be annoyed if I got an invalid code, but having to wait a few days for a free copy isn't that bad at all in my opinion.
I got new RMBP from Best Buy online. I submitted the request for the code twice on Monday, the day I received it. First time by attaching receipt from best buy. For this I got reply saying there is no proof that the product was paid for and received. Second time I submitted receipt (again), shipping confirmation mail from best buy showing tracking number, best buy's order page screen shot showing the status of order as completed and ups tracking page screen shot showing the tracking number and status as delivered. This time also I got the same reply from Apple. I don't know what else they want as a proof - i dont have anything else. I mailed to mentioned email support to which there is no reply since yesterday. I have had enough. I am buying the mountain lion today - already spent so much, a few dollars more. But that leaves me with bad feeling about Apple. They should not have promised free upgrade otherwise.
I purchased 2 Macs to get free uptodate codes. Received the code email and the PDF email for both systems TWICE. Went to install it on my new Mac Air last night and the PDF asks for a password. Looking at every piece of paper, there was no password. Called Applecare and after 1/2 hour she agreed for some reason I wasn't sent the password and couldn't figure why I was sent 2 sets of codes and PDF's. Been 24 ghours now and nothingreceived. Has anyone heard of this problem where there was no password to open the PDF?
I got my code on July 26th, it didn't work, I have sent 3 emails to the support email provided with my code, not a single reply from any of them, and still over a week later, no new code. There really is no excuse for this service.