Where should I buy my mac?

islandphoto · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

I'm looking for the macpro laptop. Any ideas for the cheapest price? Thanks,

liza · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

I'd be interested in knowing this as well. I've decided to go Mac in the spring if at all possible, mainly due to what I've read on this forum.

islandphoto · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

I also need to find somewhere that will honor my educator's discount. Unless the price is cheaper then apple.com with the discount...

Jay12329 · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

I found apple to be the cheepist place to get a MBP (in the uk.) HTH
J

cgratti · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

Apple offers a education discount. Just buy it from Apple.

ipacmm · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

If you are going to BTO it, the only place to buy it is at Apple.com or Apple's EDU site. If you are going to buy a stock system, I would check out MacMall or Amazon.com

They both offer good deals, Amazon has free shipping and they both dont charge tax which always help.

MegaTron · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

If you dont mind buying a refurbished Mac, they have some on their site for a considerable savings. Same warranty, and still eligable for Apple Care.

DeCarbe · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

I have a powerbook G4 (15 inch, core 2 duo processor), which I only use to do my work, I don't do the net on it. I love it, but I also still use my PC (laptop). Anyhoo I searched, and searched and just went with Apple. I got the education discount!

The Hardcard · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

Apple doesn't allow its resellers to discount. None are allowed to sell them for more than $5 less than Apple's set price. The education discount are only available from Apple as far as I know.

Some places compete buy offering extras, more RAM, a printer, or otherwise. Macmall commonly doubles the RAM for the same price.

I got my Macbook Pro from American Musical Supply. They allow you to buy with a debit card and will allow you to make 5 monthly payments - no interest, no tax (outside of New Jersey I suppose). I don't know if it is possible to take advantage of this outside of the U.S.

I sure wish there was a photo supply place that did this.

John T · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

Get direct from Apple - straight from the horses mouth

Hexis · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeCarbe

I have a powerbook G4 (15 inch, core 2 duo processor)

You either have a MacBookPro with an Intel processor, or you have a PowerBook G4 with a PowerPC G4 in it. Unless you got a MacBookPro in the two weeks or so, it has an Intel Core duo, as the Core 2 Duo based MacBookPros were only released two weeks ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandphoto

I'm looking for the macpro laptop. Any ideas for the cheapest price? Thanks

If you do qualify for an education discount, buying from Apple using the education discount is the cheapest and best method for buying a Mac. You can find the details about the education discount here:

Apple Store for Education

Pick the appropiate options and the store will update the prices on all items to reflect the education discount.

Billginthekeys · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

strait from apple. only way to get them that makes sence since you cant get a discount anywhere else. ive bought all my apple stuff either on their site or in their store here in miami.

islandphoto · 4th of November 2006 (Sat)

Thanks for all the comments. I'll proabably be buying it online today from apple.com or macmall (i still need to check them out)

Aloha

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islandphoto Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maui Posts: 2,358 IMAGE EDITING OK	Where should I buy my mac? I'm looking for the macpro laptop. Any ideas for the cheapest price? Thanks, __________________ - Joanna 5D, 20D, canon 18-55, canon 70-200L f4, canon 24-70L, canon 50 1.4, 2 x Canon 580EX, 7GB of memory, omnibounce diffuser, photoshop 8

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liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Where should I buy my mac? I'd be interested in knowing this as well. I've decided to go Mac in the spring if at all possible, mainly due to what I've read on this forum.

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islandphoto Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maui Posts: 2,358 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? I also need to find somewhere that will honor my educator's discount. Unless the price is cheaper then apple.com with the discount... __________________ - Joanna 5D, 20D, canon 18-55, canon 70-200L f4, canon 24-70L, canon 50 1.4, 2 x Canon 580EX, 7GB of memory, omnibounce diffuser, photoshop 8

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Jay12329 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Thatcham (UK) Posts: 189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? I found apple to be the cheepist place to get a MBP (in the uk.) HTH J __________________ 5D, 20d + Grip, Sigma 300 F2.8, Sigma 70-200 f2.8, Sigma 20-40 f2.8,Canon 24-105 F4 L, Manfrotto Mono Pod, 580ex. And No Clue.

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cgratti Lord_Malone, your still a newb... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: E-A-G-L-E-S - EAGLES Posts: 3,315 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? Apple offers a education discount. Just buy it from Apple. __________________ Canon 30D Canon 10D Canon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 II USM Apple iMac G5

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ipacmm Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnat, OH Posts: 519	Re: Where should I buy my mac? If you are going to BTO it, the only place to buy it is at Apple.com or Apple's EDU site. If you are going to buy a stock system, I would check out MacMall or Amazon.com They both offer good deals, Amazon has free shipping and they both dont charge tax which always help. __________________ Michael Gear: 1Ds Mark III & L lenses. My Photography

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MegaTron Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 868 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? If you dont mind buying a refurbished Mac, they have some on their site for a considerable savings. Same warranty, and still eligable for Apple Care. __________________

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DeCarbe Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 51 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? I have a powerbook G4 (15 inch, core 2 duo processor), which I only use to do my work, I don't do the net on it. I love it, but I also still use my PC (laptop). Anyhoo I searched, and searched and just went with Apple. I got the education discount! __________________ __________________________________ Canon Rebel XTi / 400D / Black w/kit lens Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip Canon Remote Canon 50mm/f1.8 Lens Last edited by DeCarbe : 4th of November 2006 (Sat) at 14:09.

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The Hardcard Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 578 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? Apple doesn't allow its resellers to discount. None are allowed to sell them for more than $5 less than Apple's set price. The education discount are only available from Apple as far as I know. Some places compete buy offering extras, more RAM, a printer, or otherwise. Macmall commonly doubles the RAM for the same price. I got my Macbook Pro from American Musical Supply. They allow you to buy with a debit card and will allow you to make 5 monthly payments - no interest, no tax (outside of New Jersey I suppose). I don't know if it is possible to take advantage of this outside of the U.S. I sure wish there was a photo supply place that did this. __________________ Sweet new gear for a photogenic new year!

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John T Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cardiff, UK. Posts: 128	Re: Where should I buy my mac? Get direct from Apple - straight from the horses mouth

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Billginthekeys Billy the kid Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Islamorada, FL Posts: 7,178	Re: Where should I buy my mac? strait from apple. only way to get them that makes sence since you cant get a discount anywhere else. ive bought all my apple stuff either on their site or in their store here in miami. __________________ Mr. the Kid. Go Canes! My Gallery My Gear what the L. just go for it.

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islandphoto Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maui Posts: 2,358 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Where should I buy my mac? Thanks for all the comments. I'll proabably be buying it online today from apple.com or macmall (i still need to check them out) Aloha __________________ - Joanna 5D, 20D, canon 18-55, canon 70-200L f4, canon 24-70L, canon 50 1.4, 2 x Canon 580EX, 7GB of memory, omnibounce diffuser, photoshop 8

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