Got my laptop stolen :(

[C3L1CA]

That sucks Brian, but at least you can get a little money back on it.

[Wolf0573]

That sucks dude... you gotta keep that shit locked up...:punch:.

[SnoEclipse]

Can AppleCare tell you the MAC address of the laptops internal network adapter?

If so, take that info along with a copy of the police report to school. Ask their network admins to put a search on their net for the MAC address. Don't block it, just find it. Once you find it, it's a simple matter to ID the jack they are plugged into and, well, grab the lappie back. Assuming of course that the douche that took your machine also goes to your school.

If you had a wireless adapter in the machine get the MAC address for that too.

The MAC address info might be on the system build sheet if Apple sent you one.

[twack]

Can AppleCare tell you the MAC address of the laptops internal network adapter?

If so, take that info along with a copy of the police report to school. Ask their network admins to put a search on their net for the MAC address. Don't block it, just find it. Once you find it, it's a simple matter to ID the jack they are plugged into and, well, grab the lappie back. Assuming of course that the douche that took your machine also goes to your school.

If you had a wireless adapter in the machine get the MAC address for that too.

The MAC address info might be on the system build sheet if Apple sent you one. i love technology

[HiImBrian]

That sucks Brian, but at least you can get a little money back on it.

Yea like mayyyyybe $100 haha. That's nothin when you spent $1300 on the laptop lol. Anyways, shucks I'm over it. Just gotta move on. I'd be nice to find it, but there's no use in staying mad.

[HiImBrian]

That sucks dude... you gotta keep that shit locked up...:punch:.

Door was locked, somebody broke in.

[HiImBrian]

Can AppleCare tell you the MAC address of the laptops internal network adapter?

If so, take that info along with a copy of the police report to school. Ask their network admins to put a search on their net for the MAC address. Don't block it, just find it. Once you find it, it's a simple matter to ID the jack they are plugged into and, well, grab the lappie back. Assuming of course that the douche that took your machine also goes to your school.

If you had a wireless adapter in the machine get the MAC address for that too.

The MAC address info might be on the system build sheet if Apple sent you one.

pm sent

[SnoEclipse]

PM answered...

And yes, this tactic will only work on the networks where you can plead your case with the network admins to do some sleuthing for you. Hint: ALL Network Admins like to do unofficial sleuthing; it breaks up their day/week, lets them use a different skill set from the usual drudge, and potentially brings them a little prestiege. Play on that.

I'd start at school and then maybe follow up with other nearby networks where the perp might be stoopid enough to sign in. I have no idea if Starbucks or Caribou headquarters has the ability to help you out but a few phone calls can't hurt.

If you have some rough idea of who the perp is, find out all you can about him/her including school details. Every little bit helps.