Apple's Back to School Promo Kicks off June 3rd

[MacRumors]

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Apple is planning on launching their annual Back to School promotion on Tuesday, June 3rd. Last year, Apple offered a free iPod Nano ($199 value) (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/06/05/back-to-school-promo-and-macbook-pro-specs/) or a $199 credit against a more expensive iPod for eligible customers. The iPhone was specifically excluded from this promotion last year. The promo was available only to college students purchasing a qualifying (MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro).

The exact offering for this year's promo is not yet known, but is expected to be comparable. Qualifying students looking to buy a Mac should certainly wait until June 3rd to take advantage of the promotion.

Last year's promo page (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=MjgzNzI&nclm=BackToSchool2007) remains online at the Apple Store, but terms and conditions will likely be different for this year's promo.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/05/29/apples-back-to-school-promo-kicks-off-june-3rd/)

[daveL]

June 3rd is a Tuesday.

[theheadguy]

::watches my apple stock::

buy kids, buy!

[xparaparafreakx]

I was hoping to use it for the iPhone but maybe that won't happen.

[kikobarbada]

I think it was a bad idea to release that information because now it will decrease sales from students till the 3rd.

[fluidedge]

why does "back to school" happen before they break up for the summer?

[Robbadore64]

Would be awesome if they included iPhones this year (not that I'm going back to school......ever, but still awesome for students).

[nickspohn]

I think it was a bad idea to release that information because now it will decrease sales from students till the 3rd.

And it will double sales because after Tuesday people are going to buy then, and the people wanting to take advantage of the deal will by then too. So what if sales are slow for 4 days.

[Sky Blue]

I've heard it was buy one Mac, get one free.




Wait, that's McDonalds.

[dante@sisna.com]

why does "back to school" happen before they break up for the summer?

The Glorious Dollar that Drives Everything.

[Peace]

why does "back to school" happen before they break up for the summer?

Haven't been to college for 30 years but I believe Universities are out by June 3rd.

[drewfus]

Agreed with the above poster. By and large, most universities are out well before June 3rd. My last day of class was April 27th, and graduation was May 8th.

I suppose it also gets the incoming college freshmen thinking reaaaaaaaaaaaally early about getting a new computer. :)

[callmemike20]

Haven't been to college for 30 years but I believe Universities are out by June 3rd.

Private school here. We are on the quarter system. I still have 2 weeks left...

[jersey]

Well, now I guess I'm not buying a new iMac this weekend ..... but I really dont need a new iPod. Hmm....... what to do....

[Derwood]

Ordered a new MacBook just a week ago. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

14 Day return policy?

Eek!

Why me? Why, always me?

Grumble, grumble, grumble...etc.

[anmoldagreat]

lame. my last final isnt til the 11th this year.
does this happen to include buying refurbs?

[aethelbert]

Well, now I guess I'm not buying a new iMac this weekend ..... but I really dont need a new iPod. Hmm....... what to do....
You could always get the iPod then sell it. Save ~160 bucks.

[Robbadore64]

Private school here. We are on the quarter system. I still have 2 weeks left...

Congrats, what better way to reward yourself than getting a new Mac and free iPod...

[happydude]

why does "back to school" happen before they break up for the summer?

because we're headed for [already in] a recession so anything they can do to up sales in general . . .

[CHROMEDOME]

My little brother has been waiting for this for months. Hurray!

[Dicx]

I think it was a bad idea to release that information because now it will decrease sales from students till the 3rd.

Yeah but from a Resellers standpoint it would help to know as soon as possible so you can tell customers to wait. How many times have you heard over the years "I just bought this on Friday and now Tuesday there is this deal?" " If only I had waited..."

Oh and for College, it never ends, Summer sessions in full swing and 1st year testing is going on and parents visiting campus, oh what fun.

[Decrepit]

why does "back to school" happen before they break up for the summer?

Why? Because a significant chunk of the citizens in the USA just got handed a check from the IRS for the "stimulus package."

Other stores are having sales so they can advertise a way to spend the check. This is probably Apple being smart enough to know there is extra money out there right now.

[Macsforcollege?]

Agreed with the above poster. By and large, most universities are out well before June 3rd. My last day of class was April 27th, and graduation was May 8th.

I suppose it also gets the incoming college freshmen thinking reaaaaaaaaaaaally early about getting a new computer. :)


Thats me!!!! LOL... i plan on getting a macbook end of June/July. So this is perfect... Maybe il put the 200 credit to the ipod touch if i have extra cash on gift cards. Cousins are getting me apple gift cards for graduation gift. but i also have to wait for these rumors about new design to see if there true. but im hopeing end of june/july to have it....its my first mac!!!! I want to have it b4 i go so i can get used to it.

or maybe il keep the nano.. i thought it was something different. i would keep the nano

[flavamactop]

why does "back to school" happen before they break up for the summer?

Because the largest segment of back to school purchasers of computers are people just graduating high school and who are getting a new computer for college. Early June is when all of those high school graduates have their graduation parties, and thus is when they get all their graduation gifts.

[Cousin Dirk]

Right, so now all I need is the rumoured MacBook Pro update, and about £700 more to my MBP fund, and then I'm set :D

[Rivix]

New MacBooks confirmed for June 3rd :P

[Holmes89]

I know this may sound stupid but do you think they will update the Macbooks during the back to school or do you think they will update to kick off or after it ends?

[wideholic]

what kind of idiots rating this post negative??!!

I just can't understand !!:eek::eek:

[Brother Michael]

I find this really really humorous and I am really laughing right now.

I JUST bought my new iMac over the weekend, and I used my student discount for the final time, as I am graduating from school. However, I had them customize it to come with a bigger HDD. I completely forgot about this promotion.

The worst part: Since it was customized, I had to order it online while at the store...and it won't be here until June 3rd. :eek:

I have to wait almost another week and I won't be getting a free iPod. Oh well, hopefully I will have a job and I can buy an iPod touch.

[Cousin Dirk]

I know this may sound stupid but do you think they will update the Macbooks during the back to school or do you think they will update to kick off or after it ends?
It may look bad if they do this now, and sell a load of computers, and then bring out a brand new one a month later. That said, it may help to shift a load of extra stock before they bring out a revision.

[InLikeALion]

I know this may sound stupid but do you think they will update the Macbooks during the back to school or do you think they will update to kick off or after it ends?

I think in the past the new ipods have always come out at the end of the promotion and were excluded, but I can't remember if computer models were handled similarly, ie excluded from the promotion.

[InLikeALion]

I second the question about refurbs. Does anyone know if they're ever eligible?

[Holmes89]

I think in the past the new ipods have always come out at the end of the promotion and were excluded, but I can't remember if computer models were handled similarly, ie excluded from the promotion.

Well in the past they have always started back to school with some sort of Macbook update. This is their main product that college students buy. I would hope they would release a new one at the release too.

[forrest368]

Arn, Is this FOR SURE going to happen on June 3rd?? I ask because I just bought my mom a new macbook pro this morning (you posted the story later). I wan't the nano but my mom wants her computer ASAP. My mom said I could cancel it as long as this is for sure going to happen, should I????

[InLikeALion]

I second the question about refurbs. Does anyone know if they're ever eligible?

According to AppleInsider's write-up (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/29/sources_apple_planning_biggest_back_to_school_promo_yet.html), refurbs have been excluded in the past, along with the mac mini.

[Syrus28]

because we're headed for [already in] a recession so anything they can do to up sales in general . . .

Nitpicking here...

An extended decline in general business activity, involving two consecutive quarters of falling real gross national product.

Our economy grew .6% last quarter, therefore disqualifying us for a recession.

On topic, do sales really increase that much with these promotions? Im pretty sure most people who have a Mac already have an iPod.

[InLikeALion]

On topic, Has any apple commercial had an actual location? They are usually black/white backgrounds, or the colored ones in the iPod commercials.

How is that on topic? Did you mean to post that in the Manhattan Store commercial thread?

[kornyboy]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

I was hoping to use it for the iPhone but maybe that won't happen.

I think they will probably exclude the iPhone again.

[Syrus28]

How is that on topic? Did you mean to post that in the Manhattan Store commercial thread?
Haha. I did...:o

[InLikeALion]

Haha. I did...:o

Tabs. They'll get ya!

[Mr Maui]

Arn, Is this FOR SURE going to happen on June 3rd?? I ask because I just bought my mom a new macbook pro this morning (you posted the story later). I wan't the nano but my mom wants her computer ASAP. My mom said I could cancel it as long as this is for sure going to happen, should I????

It is something that has been heard, but the lead-in also said that it is unsure if the promotion will be the same as last year.

[audiophile42]

YAY!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

I've been waiting since April for this so I can buy a new iMac. I already have an iPhone, maybe they'll let the 3G iPhone qualify for discount (although I doubt it), or I'll sell whatever iPod I get to help pay for the iMac.

I do have a question. Back in 2005 when I bought my PowerBook, I used my edu discount through the online store. Can you use an edu discount at retail stores? Thanks!

[DCSMAC]

the fact that the article says this is going to be "big" makes me think theyre giving out free iPod touches instead of nanos, thinking that the average person will spend over $50 on apps from the new app store.

[AJ1BostonMASS]

80GB Ipod Classis=$50
:)

[Holmes89]

the fact that the article says this is going to be "big" makes me think theyre giving out free iPod touches instead of nanos, thinking that the average person will spend over $50 on apps from the new app store.

iPod Touch wouldn't be big, it would be HUGE! that's $100 more than last years deal

[wildcardd]

what kind of idiots rating this post negative??!!

I just can't understand !!:eek::eek:

I have often wondered things like this too.

Just some bitter dorks that have to rate every news/rumor item negative I think.

[MattZani]

Well that sucks, I'm 14, and attend a public school, but dont qualify as a student :( I was getting my sister to use her NHS discount, but then no Free iPod :( why do I have no students in the family :(

[Skyldig]

Does anyone know if the "back to school"-program usually counts outside US?

[icecold0913]

so...can you use this promotion with a student discount? or is this the actual student discount?

[Jmanstk]

so...can you use this promotion with a student discount? or is this the actual student discount?

No im almost positive you can use it along with the education discount. I also second the question "Can you get the same education discount in an Apple Retail Store?" Because i plan on going June 14th to an apple store thats 2 hours away (Closest one) JUst so i dont have to wait for it to ship lol

[SeaFox]

New MacBooks confirmed for June 3rd :P
You mean October 3rd? One of the things Apple does with the back to school promo is clear out the previous models. They update them after the promo ends.

[rockthecasbah]

I hope updated MBP's and/or MB's are announced but what will likely happen is that Apple will use this sale to clear out their back stock of current models (and Nanos) in preparation for an after September release... sigh. I have no need for a Nano so I'd likely sell it to just help pay for the computer itself, but since I'd have to pay for tax, it seems like despite the free iPod, buying from a seller like Amazon where discounts make it the cost of edu + tax exclusion will be better suited for me...

We'll see what happens in the next few weeks in regards to rumors i guess :o

[Macsforcollege?]

when this deal happends, is it online only??? i reallllly hope not.

[rockthecasbah]

when this deal happends, is it online only??? i reallllly hope not.

No it's promoted in store as well.

[Macsforcollege?]

Great!!! Thanks

[Holmes89]

You mean October 3rd? One of the things Apple does with the back to school promo is clear out the previous models. They update them after the promo ends.

I've been under the impression that they have updated the Macbooks before or around the start of the Back to school, not to clear out previous sales. Look at the buyers guide.

Macbook 2006 (http://www.macrumors.com/2006/05/16/apple-macbook-intel-ibook-released/) - Back to school program started June 5, 2006 (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/06/06/05/apples_back_to_school_program_offers_free_ipod.html)

Macbook 2007 (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/05/15/apple-releases-new-macbooks/)- Back to school program started around June 5, 2007 (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/05/31/new-macbook-pros-on-tuesday/)

So my question is do you think Apple will break with that tradition?

[Dicx]

Arn, Is this FOR SURE going to happen on June 3rd?? I ask because I just bought my mom a new macbook pro this morning (you posted the story later). I wan't the nano but my mom wants her computer ASAP. My mom said I could cancel it as long as this is for sure going to happen, should I????

Absolutely!

[Dicx]

I've been under the impression that they have updated the Macbooks before or around the start of the Back to school, not to clear out previous sales. Look at the buyers guide.

Macbook 2006 (http://www.macrumors.com/2006/05/16/apple-macbook-intel-ibook-released/) - Back to school program started June 5, 2006 (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/06/06/05/apples_back_to_school_program_offers_free_ipod.html)

Macbook 2007 (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/05/15/apple-releases-new-macbooks/)- Back to school program started around June 5, 2007 (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/05/31/new-macbook-pros-on-tuesday/)

So my question is do you think Apple will break with that tradition?

No way Apple is updating MacBooks next week. After this promotion which usually ends mid September then yes soon after that. I think they are going to ride this model out a few more months. With no competitors updating systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo) to Montevina until fall, there is no reason to. I am speaking based on the education market. Apple with this upcoming promotion is top dog.

[Macsforcollege?]

so if i get the current macbook... if and when the new one comes out.. will the current one just be done with.. no software updates or anything. done, finished??? apple wont do anything else to it for the ones who have the current ones?

[Tallest Skil]

Um... you'll still get Leopard updates...

[Decrepit]

so if i get the current macbook... if and when the new one comes out.. will the current one just be done with.. no software updates or anything. done, finished??? apple wont do anything else to it for the ones who have the current ones?

Your notebook will be updated regularly through the OS updates. Your warranty will continue, so nothing should change at all.

I'm using the first generation Mac Mini, and I just had something fixed with 10.5.3 today.

A current Macbook will work very well for a long time.

[Macsforcollege?]

Thanks!!!!

[twoodcc]

glad to see that they will continue this. hopefully i'll get a surprise on my bday!

[XjeffX]

Man! I bought an iMac yesterday from my campus bookstore. I would have waited but I wasn't sure when the iPod deal would come back and they only had 4 of the 2.4ghz 24" left. It was $400 off so I had to jump on it.

If this deal does pop up in a few days I hope they will let me return/rebuy it w/ an iPod. Do you guys think there is a good chance?

I mentioned the possibility to one of the employees there and he said "yeah you just contact apple." I'm pretty sure he was just giving me an answer to give me an answer and didn't really know any specifics.

[dolphindolphin]

maybe it will be an apple remote? hehe

[28monkeys]

glad to see that they will continue this. hopefully i'll get a surprise on my bday!


When is your BD ? mine is on 28 june. I just wish i can have the new macbook black on before it...but it seems like i need to wait till sept or october..:o

[Holmes89]

No way Apple is updating MacBooks next week. After this promotion which usually ends mid September then yes soon after that. I think they are going to ride this model out a few more months. With no competitors updating systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo) to Montevina until fall, there is no reason to. I am speaking based on the education market. Apple with this upcoming promotion is top dog.

But you don't think over the course of the summer that there won't be an update? Would they do a case update without a processor change? I have a feeling this may be like the iMac was last summer.

[deputylove8]

Cool! How long does this kinda promo usually last?:D:apple:

[conesgnomes]

Since i don't really need the new iPod (just bought a touch :)), do you think I could like "return it" to the store and just get store credit and put that $200 towards mac office or airport express or something that I really would use? OR would that not be possible do you think? Do you have to send in a rebate with the barcode or something like that to get the money back? thus meaning i'd have to open the iPod up. This is all assuming that the offer is identical to the previous years.

[Phillyzero]

I highly doubt that the rumored macbook/mbp update would be delivered on June 3rd, but if they do somehow come I will buy, if not, I'm going to see how long this promo lasts and what it offers and I'll likely just buy current gen. Well played.

[Jmanstk]

hmm probably not. Only because you pay for it, and then get a rebate on it. so if you try to return it, you will just not get a rebate. Even if you wait till after you get the rebate, they are not going to let you return it as that would be like giving you the money twice.

[XjeffX]

Since i don't really need the new iPod (just bought a touch :)), do you think I could like "return it" to the store and just get store credit and put that $200 towards mac office or airport express or something that I really would use? OR would that not be possible do you think? Do you have to send in a rebate with the barcode or something like that to get the money back? thus meaning i'd have to open the iPod up. This is all assuming that the offer is identical to the previous years.

You have to cut out and send in the UPC from the iPod box and the computer's box as well so no, you can't return it. Best you can do is put it on eBay or Craigslist.

[bobertoq]

June 3rd?! I'm not even out of school yet.... and I won't be until the end of June.... :mad:

[cthomet]

when has this promo ended in the past? i ask because i move into the dorms september 18th or something like that and classes start a few days later. i would love the promo, but i would love a redesigned macbook more

[Decrepit]

June 3rd?! I'm not even out of school yet.... and I won't be until the end of June.... :mad:

Finals week for me was May 12-16, and graduation day was the 17th.

I just think they're rushing to get the $600 US stimulus packages. There are grocery stores here that are having sales solely to try and get a piece of that action.

[XjeffX]

when has this promo ended in the past? i ask because i move into the dorms september 18th or something like that and classes start a few days later. i would love the promo, but i would love a redesigned macbook more

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=MjgzNzI&nclm=BackToSchool2007

Last year it was 9/16. I believe that the prior year was 9/24 but that's just off the top of my head.

[prins6]

Does anyone know if the "back to school"-program usually counts outside US?

Saw this one remained unanswered, I'd like to know this as well. Anyone?

[AJ1BostonMASS]

Saw this one remained unanswered, I'd like to know this as well. Anyone?


umm i wouldnt see why not...I mean they have the same things almost everywhere so why not.

but I went to the uk store and they have a promotion where you buy a mac get a free printer($99 Rebate) and the US store has it so why not i would guess so

hope it helps, did the best I could being in the states

[AJ1BostonMASS]

Just a thought sorry i didnt have this with the other thread but do teachers get this rebate also?

[g00k]

and what about high school students?
its back to school promo... still there is written for college students... :confused::confused:

[Skyldig]

umm i wouldnt see why not...I mean they have the same things almost everywhere so why not.

but I went to the uk store and they have a promotion where you buy a mac get a free printer($99 Rebate) and the US store has it so why not i would guess so

hope it helps, did the best I could being in the states

Thanks for the answear... It sounds like i could happen. I may be out to buy 2 new laptops this summer, so it would really count for alot.

Does anyone know this from experience?

[g00k]

dont buy 2laptops if u dont really need the 2nd one...
this is a promo each year will happen....

[Skyldig]

dont buy 2laptops if u dont really need the 2nd one...
this is a promo each year will happen....

Yea i know. But i would buy them regardless of the promo... I need one for me, and one for my girl ;)

[deputylove8]

Saw this one remained unanswered, I'd like to know this as well. Anyone?

Yup, I believe they do. I'm from Singapore and we had this promotion here.

Cheers!:D:D

[deputylove8]

Here in Singapore, there were several promotions going on last year.

One of the promotions was getting a free Nano upon purchasing a Macbook while the other was a free XBOX 360 if you were to purchase an MBP.

The current promotion: If one were to suscribe to broadband internet in Singapore, one would get:

1) Free Ipod touch or
2) Free Macbook or
3) A promotion for the Air (Special price at USD700)

So yup...promotions exists internationally.Depending on your country, they may have other kinds of attractive promotions

:D:D:D:D

[JG271]

In the UK last year it was a free 4GB Nano with a macbook or better. Not quite as good as the american one, but i hope they still have the money off a printer offer this year too!

[saminsocks]

You can get your education discount in the store. Just show your school ID or a copy of your class schedule. I had an old ID because I haven't taken taken a physical class since 2006, all my other ones have been online, and they still allowed me to use it. That may not be true of every associate, though, but it's worth a shot if you don't have a current ID but are still in school.

I'm not sure what the promo would be if it wasn't for iPods.

And I got my MBP in June after they had a big update, and the promo was going on at that time. I didn't get the free iPod since I got my MBP for free (I was having problems with my PB so they just exchanged it for me) but I do remember them having it when I went in to the store. So there's a good chance the new one will come out in June.

[jnc]

Wow, last time around the UK's Edu promotion didn't start until October if I remember right. I take it this promo only applies to the US.

[mmoosa]

argh...i just bought a macbook pro...but i only paid £200, my dad foot the rest of the bill :p:p
i wouldnt have minded an extra ipod for free.

[n00b-1]

I was going to buy a MacBook a few weeks ago, but the kind gentlemen at the IlliniAppleCenter (http://www.illiniapplecenter.com) informed me that it'd be wise to wait until the back to school promo.

However, they didn't know when it would be, so what is June 3rd based on? The article doesn't cite any sources, even if the source is just "reliable sources." Is it just a guess based on past promos and the fact that Apple likes to announce things on Tuesday?

[cudo]

do they do the same kind of promo in uk ?
and does the promo works in conjunction with student discount ?

[D4F]

Good timing as I have to buy a macbook for my wife. :) Maybe if the promo is good I'll jump and get her the AIR :apple: She never uses discs and mostly is just pure web surfing and some photo resizing to post on the web. That would be a good way to justify my idea to buy the 30" ACD :D

[smit1274]

So completely didn't know that this back to school promo occurred every summer and so I just bought a Macbook (like I haven't even gotten it yet)...Does anyone know if I would be able to do the rebate with the iPod (or whatever) and Macbook on different orders?

This sucks if I can't.

[kgeier82]

Good timing as I have to buy a macbook for my wife. :) Maybe if the promo is good I'll jump and get her the AIR :apple: She never uses discs and mostly is just pure web surfing and some photo resizing to post on the web. That would be a good way to justify my idea to buy the 30" ACD :D

like you need to justify that :)

[rockthecasbah]

and what about high school students?
its back to school promo... still there is written for college students... :confused::confused:

Apple's educational policy has been changed in the last few years to just include college/university students, college/university faculty/administration members, and k-12 teachers/staff. No high school students :o

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/routingpage.html

[jnc]

do they do the same kind of promo in uk ?
and does the promo works in conjunction with student discount ?

Expect it around late September, that's when our academic year begins after all. For my degree, at least...

[Eidorian]

I'm still amazed that some students purchase a Mac just before this offer and complain when the offer is out. :rolleyes:

[PUCCY]

Is this their way to really clear as many as they could before the new ones comes out? Would this deal be applied to newer laptops that may come out in July or so?

[Mr Maui]

Is this their way to really clear as many as they could before the new ones comes out? Would this deal be applied to newer laptops that may come out in July or so?

No one knows the details yet.

[nick9191]

Well that sucks, I'm 14, and attend a public school, but dont qualify as a student :( I was getting my sister to use her NHS discount, but then no Free iPod :( why do I have no students in the family :(
They don't actually check it you know...

[kwfl]

is it june 3rd for sure, i ordered yesterday and i still can cancel, please reply asap. If it is for sure, i will cancel. if it is latter than june 6th, then i cant cancel.

replay asap.

[Brother Michael]

I'm still amazed that some students purchase a Mac just before this offer and complain when the offer is out. :rolleyes:

eh, i'm over it. I just thought it was funny that I forgot about it and the timing of when my iMac arrives.

[billysea]

I am waiting for a new MBP update, but the problem is...... they are still advertising the current one on the main page of their website.... which makes me think it is not coming soon...

[Petey07]

can someone tell me how do they verify if you're a student or not?
I know they check college ID, which I do have, but I graduated April. Will I be still be eligible for this discount?

[saminsocks]

can someone tell me how do they verify if you're a student or not?
I know they check college ID, which I do have, but I graduated April. Will I be still be eligible for this discount?
Like I said in an earlier post, they're pretty lax about the date on the IDs. At least the people I've dealt with. You may get the random irate Apple worker who is unyielding, but you can take your chances. Or order it online. I don't know if they actually verify that way.

[Petey07]

Like I said in an earlier post, they're pretty lax about the date on the IDs. At least the people I've dealt with. You may get the random irate Apple worker who is unyielding, but you can take your chances. Or order it online. I don't know if they actually verify that way.
I have one School Id that doesn't show any year, but I have another one that actually say what the year tho but the school never renew our school ID anyways. so I am sure i don't want to miss this opportunity.

[beefington]

I am waiting for a new MBP update, but the problem is...... they are still advertising the current one on the main page of their website.... which makes me think it is not coming soon...
The thing is that Apple will never announce a new product in advance, so the only way to know when a new/updated product is coming out is to follow rumors, and that usually only gives you a general idea of the release date. The day they put the new item on sale is when it will be sold, never weeks/months before like a lot of other companies.

[beefington]

Just a thought sorry i didnt have this with the other thread but do teachers get this rebate also?
If you go on the Apple Store online there is a link to the education store. If you teach in University, it will ask you which one. If you teach K-12 then you just need to click that and (i think) specify your school. The teacher promo is available all year.

btw for everyone else, doesnt apple have a year-round discount for college students? i think its a price discount not a free iPod.
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/routingpage.html

[billysea]

Yeah, I understand this. But the thing is... if they are planning to release a new MPB soon, they would have taken out the current advertisement for the current MBP and advertise something else.

The thing is that Apple will never announce a new product in advance, so the only way to know when a new/updated product is coming out is to follow rumors, and that usually only gives you a general idea of the release date. The day they put the new item on sale is when it will be sold, never weeks/months before like a lot of other companies.

[CrossFireXT17]

is it june 3rd for sure, i ordered yesterday and i still can cancel, please reply asap. If it is for sure, i will cancel. if it is latter than june 6th, then i cant cancel.

replay asap.

I can't tell you exactly from sources that it will be June 3rd. But i'm 110% certain it will be anyways. They always have this program, and last year it started on June 5th (which was the first tuesday of the money) so it all makes sense for it to be June 3rd

[ashgotti]

Does anyone know if this deal will apply for refurbished macs? I'm planning to get a MBP refurb and would love this deal.

[kwfl]

I can't tell you exactly from sources that it will be June 3rd. But i'm 110% certain it will be anyways. They always have this program, and last year it started on June 5th (which was the first tuesday of the money) so it all makes sense for it to be June 3rd

Thanks mate, i have already cancelled the order.

[CrossFireXT17]

Thanks mate, i have already cancelled the order.

np! Glad I could help!

Does anyone know if this deal will apply for refurbished macs? I'm planning to get a MBP refurb and would love this deal.

I wouldn't count on it. Last year it was just on new products, and I believe that it will stay that way this year as well!

[Holmes89]

Could Apple feasably put in a new processor based on the new Montevina chip and release it next week with or without an appearance change? Intel did this for the iMacs (not saying they would use the same processor because I know they don't) would they be able to do this with the Macbooks for the back to school thing? The only reason why I ask is because people say that there isn't going to be an update on the Macbook on the back to school launch but could it happen?

[Petey07]

Could Apple feasably put in a new processor based on the new Montevina chip and release it next week with or without an appearance change? Intel did this for the iMacs (not saying they would use the same processor because I know they don't) would they be able to do this with the Macbooks for the back to school thing? The only reason why I ask is because people say that there isn't going to be an update on the Macbook on the back to school launch but could it happen?

This is what I am wondering as well becuase I want to get the mbp right on June 3rd, but people suggested that I should wait on June 9th to see if Anything new or update on the MBP.

[brainwave89]

Would a child who is going to 1st grade in the fall be eligible for the back to school promotion?
Thanks.

[Petey07]

Would a child who is going to 1st grade in the fall be eligible for the back to school promotion?
Thanks.

Does that child have a valid college ID?

[swingerofbirch]

They don't actually check it you know...

They audit random orders (very small percentage). If you can't provide proof that you're enrolled, you have to pay the difference. But it's on the honor system for the most part.

With the student developer program you do have to provide proof of being enrolled (I assume because the hardware developer discount is very steep compared to the $99/year cost of being a student developer), whereas the general education discount takes the sting out of sales tax, but isn't "steep."

[DCSMAC]

does the offer apply on clearance items (not refurbished)?

[cashey]

My wife is a teacher and I plan to use her discount to purchase a MBP. Will she also be eligible for the promotion or is it strictly limited to students?

[illidian]

Could Apple feasably put in a new processor based on the new Montevina chip and release it next week with or without an appearance change? Intel did this for the iMacs (not saying they would use the same processor because I know they don't) would they be able to do this with the Macbooks for the back to school thing? The only reason why I ask is because people say that there isn't going to be an update on the Macbook on the back to school launch but could it happen?

Conceivably, they could. I believe in the past Apple has gotten chips about a month prior to their "release" as well. It's possible, but I believe it's unlikely.

The Montevina chip will be included in the new Macbooks - not a quasi-Montevina chip. Montevina offers better battery life and an upgraded integrated graphics card - neither of which apply to the iMacs but are central to the Macbooks.

[psychofreak]

The Montevina chip will be included in the new Macbooks - not a quasi-Montevina chip. Montevina offers better battery life and an upgraded integrated graphics card - neither of which apply to the iMacs but are central to the Macbooks.
Lower power consumption definitely does apply to the iMac.

[illidian]

My wife is a teacher and I plan to use her discount to purchase a MBP. Will she also be eligible for the promotion or is it strictly limited to students?

It appears that you go to the same "Apple Store for Education" as the students as an educator. I'm not sure if the text includes all those that have access to the Apple Store for Education or strictly for college students.

I do know that you should receive an official answer on Tuesday.

[illidian]

Lower power consumption definitely does apply to the iMac.

Lower power consumption definitely applies to every electronic in one's house if you want to be picky about it.

However, seeing as battery life is an important component of the Macbook (as opposed to the iMac), I drew what I call a notable distinction between the two.

[Fenir]

Talks of a MBP upgrade in September/October worries me.

I am transferring to Western Michigan for the fall, and my first date of school is September 2. I will be getting an MBP for school, but I would like to have it for the first day of school. While I don't really care for an ipod or not (I have a iPhone), I don't know if I could hold off for a couple weeks after school started in getting the MBP.

I know what everyone says, if you need it, get. But I just don't see where the value is in releasing a product (ok, updating) in September-October).

I mean, if you release Mid-June - August, any one who is going back to school has an incentive to buy then.

If you release it Late November/Decemeber, then you have it in time for Christmas.

But what is the purpose in Late September/October?

Thoughts?

[Mr Maui]

Could Apple feasably put in a new processor based on the new Montevina chip and release it next week with or without an appearance change? Intel did this for the iMacs (not saying they would use the same processor because I know they don't) would they be able to do this with the Macbooks for the back to school thing? The only reason why I ask is because people say that there isn't going to be an update on the Macbook on the back to school launch but could it happen?

It is my understanding that Montevina is an architecture (ala Santa Rosa) or chipset, NOT a chip. The Montevina architecture will still use the current Penryn chips.

[kmac07]

I know that this promotion is also used in Canada 'cause signs are posted all over campus when it happens. That's why I knew to wait this year. Here is the info page on apple.ca but it hasn't been updated yet, still says 2007! http://www.apple.com/ca/education/promos/indiv.html

I'm excited to get my first mac and my first ipod all at the same time! Do you generally get most of your money back if you resell after an update or are you looking at half price or something?

[n00b-1]

I'm excited to get my first mac and my first ipod all at the same time! Do you generally get most of your money back if you resell after an update or are you looking at half price or something?

Of course it all depends on what someone is willing to pay, but I think you'd be able to get at least $150-160 for an 8 gig ipod nano. All you need to do is look on ebay to see what the going rates are for yourself.

[cashey]

My wife is a teacher and I plan to use her discount to purchase a MBP. Will she also be eligible for the promotion or is it strictly limited to students?

Actually, I just read the terms and conditions on the ipod nano rebate form from last year's promo and it looks like teachers are included: "Purchase an Mac and an iPod Nano with the Education Discount and receive a $169 rebate." Then you can describe your status as Teacher, Faculty or Staff.

Nice.

[DiamondMac]

Of course it all depends on what someone is willing to pay, but I think you'd be able to get at least $150-160 for an 8 gig ipod nano. All you need to do is look on ebay to see what the going rates are for yourself.

Be careful on keeping it in good condition as I have found that when people sell iPod's or iPhone's on EBay those that are sold in good condition (cuts on edges, etc...not found and the pictures show it), you can get more money for it

If the iPod/iPhone does have cuts on it, tell the person buying it but take pictures a little further away so it isn't glaring

Don't lie but don't magnify it :)

[Brianstorm91]

That's a bit premature, college doesn't finish until July 11 for me :(

[DiamondMac]

That's a bit premature, college doesn't finish until July 11 for me :(

You are lucky

I wish I was still in college!

[audiophile42]

That's a bit premature, college doesn't finish until July 11 for me :(

Wow. College wrapped up on May 9th for me.

[88888888]

OMG i can't wait!! I desperately need a new ipod :( I lost mine earlier this year.. ><

[Petey07]

OMG i can't wait!! I desperately need a new ipod :( I lost mine earlier this year.. ><

Just two more days for us :D:apple:

[~NeonFire372~]

I have a few questions:

1. Do you actually have to cut up the box of both the Macbook and the iPod to get the UPC codes? I don't want to ruin a brand new box... I... err... like boxes for some reason. I have loads of them from just about everything I've purchased in the last 5 years. Yeah, don't ask.

2. I read somewhere that you need to submit your sales receipt as well. Are photocopies accepted? I don't want to send away my proof of purchase (unless they send it back) in the event that I need it again.

[jnc]

Wow. College wrapped up on May 9th for me.

May 22 here.

Probably worth noting that in the UK, "college" is the final two (non-compulsory) years of school required to get into many universities. Their academic calendar's a bit different.

[kgeier82]

I have a few questions:

1. Do you actually have to cut up the box of both the Macbook and the iPod to get the UPC codes? I don't want to ruin a brand new box... I... err... like boxes for some reason. I have loads of them from just about everything I've purchased in the last 5 years. Yeah, don't ask.

2. I read somewhere that you need to submit your sales receipt as well. Are photocopies accepted? I don't want to send away my proof of purchase (unless they send it back) in the event that I need it again.


you HAVE to send the original UPC in, cut out of the box.

I would have to assume that since apple stores offer an "email" reciept, that you can get that, and an instore receipt.

I always do the email reciept, cause it files away in my "apple purchases" folder for archival.

[MicahFreak82]

has anyone considered that apple simply wants to clear inventory for current macbook and macbook pros as well as ipods. Apple probably wants to refresh their entire portables line and ipods right before christmas after the back-to-school promotion is over. There are rumors out there that the macbook updates will not be completed until september anyways. so if that is the case what else is apple releasing at the wwdc besides the 3g iphone? tablet? any ideas?

[kmac07]

I should've specified what I meant, heh, was not following the flow of the convo I guess. I meant, do you generally get most of your money back after a macbook resell? How much should I expect to knock off the price if it's kept in pristine condition? I see lots on ebay but many are brand new in box so it's hard to tell...

[~NeonFire372~]

you HAVE to send the original UPC in, cut out of the box.

I would have to assume that since apple stores offer an "email" reciept, that you can get that, and an instore receipt.

I always do the email reciept, cause it files away in my "apple purchases" folder for archival.So you have to ruin the box to get the rebate? Ugh.

[Tallest Skil]

Could Apple feasably put in a new processor based on the new Montevina chip and release it next week with or without an appearance change? Intel did this for the iMacs (not saying they would use the same processor because I know they don't) would they be able to do this with the Macbooks for the back to school thing? The only reason why I ask is because people say that there isn't going to be an update on the Macbook on the back to school launch but could it happen?

Seeing as Montevina isn't a chip, probably not. Intel had no part in Apple design. The chipset isn't out yet, anyway; it was delayed to July 14. Apple has a record of exclusivity, though, and it would be kick-awesome if the "delay" was so that Apple could have them first. I can easily see there not being the unnecessarily vaunted MacBook Pro redesign that everyone wants, but even though I don't care about having a total redesign, a magnetic latch would be nice.

has anyone considered that apple simply wants to clear inventory for current macbook and macbook pros as well as ipods. Apple probably wants to refresh their entire portables line and ipods right before christmas after the back-to-school promotion is over. There are rumors out there that the macbook updates will not be completed until september anyways. so if that is the case what else is apple releasing at the wwdc besides the 3g iphone? tablet? any ideas?

Last year, after the release of the new iPods, the Back-to-School promo kept going with the modifier that it does not apply to the newest models. They could easily do something similar this year and say that the Back-to-School promo does not apply to the Montevina MacBooks and MacBook Pros that will come out July 14 so as to clear out the old stock. There will be no MacTablet at WWDC, simply because I started wanting one a few weeks ago.

[kwfl]

come on, bring it in apple.

[jnc]

Duplicate - please delete :(

[jnc]

So you have to ruin the box to get the rebate? Ugh.

Yep, and you can go ahead and blame it on the human race's capacity for dishonesty, if you'd like.

For instance, I imagine it discourages reselling the "brand new" products after receiving the rebate when there's a curious hole cut out of the side of it, rather than just a label peeled off.

[kwfl]

Yep, and you can go ahead and blame it on the human race's capacity for dishonesty, if you'd like.

For instance, I imagine it discourages reselling the "brand new" products after receiving the rebate when there's a curious hole cut out of the side of it, rather than just a label peeled off.

But again, they are not that strict about it. Last fall, i received the rebate without holing the box. I said i used it in another thing and gave them a reference that didnt qualify but they accepted it.

[btnnaz]

its official free ipod touch. i guess they leaked it on itunes early. go to itunes music store home screen i

[joelm1988]

I see this deal has appeared on the apple website in the USA. But being from the UK, it hasn't appeared on our apple site yet. Does anyone know if it will do? Did the back to school promotion run in the UK last year?

[jnc]

I see this deal has appeared on the apple website in the USA. But being from the UK, it hasn't appeared on our apple site yet. Does anyone know if it will do? Did the back to school promotion run in the UK last year?

It'll come to us around September. When our academic year starts.

[Brianstorm91]

It'll come to us around September. When our academic year starts.

That' ****, it should be apple.com/uk/you're already back at school in that case.
We want the offer now!

[lacereza]

IT all says 'while stocks last' -- have they ever run out of anything before?

[carlosbutler]

why is there no promo in the UK. does anyone know if it will, or if it was around last year in the UK???

[jnc]

That' ****, it should be apple.com/uk/you're already back at school in that case.
We want the offer now!

Lol. My uni course starts late September, most sixth form / colleges are around mid September. It's only primary and secondary schools that start at the beginning of September, I mean for god's sakes a lot of places haven't even finished the year yet; anytime before August would be ridiculously early for us.

Besides, haven't you noticed it means the promotion happens here when the NEW iPods come out, rather than when they're phasing out old stock...

why is there no promo in the UK. does anyone know if it will, or if it was around last year in the UK???

September! This promotion has been held every year since iPod Minis were around.

[carlosbutler]

Lol. My uni course starts late September, most sixth form / colleges are around mid September. It's only primary and secondary schools that start at the beginning of September, I mean for god's sakes a lot of places haven't even finished the year yet; anytime before August would be ridiculously early for us.

Besides, haven't you noticed it means the promotion happens here when the NEW iPods come out, rather than when they're phasing out old stock...



September! This promotion has been held every year since iPod Minis were around.

so they start in september in the UK?? dammit i wanted to buy my iMac in july so id have summer to play around with it.!"$!£"$!£

[jnc]

so they start in september in the UK?? dammit i wanted to buy my iMac in july so id have summer to play around with it.!"$!£"$!£

Well it's a "back to school" promotion, not a "mess around with it over the summer" campaign :p