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HiImBrian 10-18-2008 01:00 PM
Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Well we threw a killer party last night and just my luck, some dick stole my laptop. We had a ton of people just packed in our basement and had a separate room where my buddy was dj-ing with my laptop and his turn tables. Well, somehow during the night somebody managed to steal my laptop w/o us realizing the music stopped or changed. Now I'm out $1500 and a $275 minor/noise violation.

I know it's my fault and all that stuff, but I was wondering if there is anything I can do to pursue getting my laptop back or recovered. I thought I heard once about macs having a sort of gps built in so they could be tracked down, but I called and talked to a guy that told me otherwise (he sounded sorta dumb though). Anyways, any help or advice would be great.

Matt D. 10-18-2008 01:06 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
You're screwed.

For future reference: www.lojackforlaptops.com

cmspaz 10-18-2008 01:26 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Matt is likely right.

And laptop lojack FTW. I know Dell has a service built into their BIOS.

Got insurance?

turbotalon1g 10-18-2008 02:51 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Shitty.

HiImBrian 10-18-2008 05:21 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
I'll check that site out when I'm sober. Right now I'm just drinking my sorrows away. I just found a post on craigslist for a macbook fs so I told him im very interested and if we meet up in person I'll check if its mine. Cross your fingers for me.

Shotgun! 10-21-2008 03:12 AM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Good luck on finding it and the beat down that follows.

HiImBrian 10-21-2008 10:51 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
No beat down necessary. If I got it back I'd just be happy to have it. It's tough right now looking at every person on campus and thinking they stole my computer. Plus I hate having to borrow my roommates' laptops all the time.

Would? 10-21-2008 11:03 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
#1 reason I don't have parties at my house.

clean2g 10-21-2008 11:06 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
You have the serial number? Did you have apple care on the laptop?

HiImBrian 10-22-2008 12:49 AM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by clean2g (Post 261610)
You have the serial number? Did you have apple care on the laptop?
yes and yes

I've filed a report with the cops. Apple can't track it down or anything, but they put it into there system that my laptop is stolen, but they weren't super nice or helpful about it. The protection plan doesn't cover anything, but I can get a refund and get some money back on just the protection plan.

Basically, I'm screwed and I doubt I'ma ever see my laptop again :(

C3L1CA 10-22-2008 12:59 AM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
That sucks Brian, but at least you can get a little money back on it.

Wolf0573 10-22-2008 01:50 AM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
That sucks dude... you gotta keep that shit locked up...:punch:.

SnoEclipse 10-22-2008 02:38 AM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
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 10-22-2008 09:57 AM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoEclipse (Post 261620)
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 10-22-2008 12:04 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by C3L1CA (Post 261616)
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 10-22-2008 12:04 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolf0573 (Post 261617)
That sucks dude... you gotta keep that shit locked up...:punch:.
Door was locked, somebody broke in.

HiImBrian 10-22-2008 12:14 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoEclipse (Post 261620)
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 10-22-2008 02:51 PM
Re: Got my laptop stolen :(
 
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.


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