My machine wasnt marked demo, and the machine is in short supply. My store called another store to ask if they had one ready and available, and got turned down 5 times before locating one that was ready to go. The store is "assuming" that because this machine is in short supply they simply pulled it off the shelf, and that have apologized over and over. They are going out of their way to make it right. I am still mad, but the consiliatory tone helps.

Now, I get to play on my old lap top till the new machine is in, loaded, and triple tested.

I NEVER buy demo machines. This is a high end machine and unlike the mid or lower range/price products that they keep in full supply, the high end machines are not huge sellers, so they are limited on how many were in stock. They have been surprised by how many folks were willing to spend the extra money to get the higher end machine, and are now back ordered. Its just not my week for technology. At least I have a laptop to use.