Apple Launches Back to School Promo: Free iPod Touch with Mac Purchase

[MacRumors]

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Apple has officially launched (http://www.apple.com/backtoschool/) the Back to School promo for 2008. If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member and you buy a Mac before September 15, you can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano. After all, isn’t college about seizing every opportunity?
Official list of Terms and Conditions (PDF) (http://images.apple.com/promo/pdf/BTS08_TCS.pdf) have been posted. The promotion runs from June 3rd to September 15th and provides a rebate of up to $299 for qualifying individuals who buy a Mac and an iPod Touch or iPod Nano.

Although they only list the MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac on the promo page, the terms and conditions specify that "All new Macintosh computers and the Configure-to-order versions of these products are eligible, except for Mac mini and 17” iMac".

Customers may purchase up an 8GB iPod Nano to receive a $199 rebate, or may purchase an 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB iPod Touch to receive up to a $299 rebate.

This is the most aggressive Back to School promotion that Apple has offered and should dramatically increase the installed base of iPod Touch users over the next few months.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/06/03/apple-launches-back-to-school-promo-free-ipod-touch-with-mac-purchase/)

[bacaramac]

17" iMac? Some one needs to proof read and update verbiage from previous years. Or, let me say it, is there a new miniature iMac coming?:D

[Eidorian]

I'll be waiting as long as possible for this promotion. I don't consider the current Penryn MacBooks to be much of an improvement over mine.

It looks like the redemption center is in Utah this year.

[elppa]

Do they even make a 17" iMac?

[OllyW]

I wondering if the $299 can be applied to an iPhone?

I doubt it......

Customers may purchase up an 8GB iPod Nano to receive a $199 rebate, or may purchase an 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB iPod Touch to receive up to a $299 rebate.

[kevinbal]

Do they even make a 17" iMac?

Heh, looks like old boiler-plate that they forgot to update.

[milo]

New iPods September 16th!

[mmoosa]

ooooooooooooh! i cant wait!!!! im getting another macbook because i want a smaller screen than my macbook pro....dnt mind another ipod maybe to sell or give as a gift.:)

[ShaunC]

offer only in US

not available in UK :/

[H$R]

Do they even make a 17" iMac?
not anymore, since they discontinued it some time ago. I think they just copied and pasted it from the previous years.

[happydude]

I wondering if the $299 can be applied to an iPhone?

nope. but sell it on craigs list or ebay and use that for an iphone!

[JG271]

offer only in US

not available in UK :/

Not yet. We should get a similar one soon... the UK one is announced later.
I'm hopeful!

[idkew]

Does apple have a history of allowing recent, but pre-promo purchases to get the deal?

I just bought a MBP w/student discount a couple weeks ago.

[DsurioN]

Heh, looks like old boiler-plate that they forgot to update.

Apple does still make 17" iMacs for education at an affordable price for schools:

http://www.apple.com/education/solutions/imac/

Therefore, the rebate cannot be applied on them. ;)

[milo]

I wondering if the $299 can be applied to an iPhone?

Not according to their terms and conditions. Touch or nano.

[nux]

then, hopefully the offer will include Asia [East Asia] too. huhu. :rolleyes:

if not, then i have to contact my uncle to do so.
hohoho.. come on MBP!! :p

[mmoosa]

aww! ya hopefully we'l get the same deal in the uk!

[grimmace]

Who needs this when we will all get the new phone. Nothing that great and why purchase this just to have to get a rebate and then sell it off later. Not worth it. Here's to dual 2.7 MBPs by Sept.

[kevinbal]

Apple does still make 17" iMacs for education at an affordable price for schools:

http://www.apple.com/education/solutions/imac/

Therefore, the rebate cannot be applied on them. ;)

That is incredible, I had no idea they still did that. Great find!

[kevinbal]

Who needs this when we will all get the new phone. Nothing that great and why purchase this just to have to get a rebate and then sell it off later. Not worth it. Here's to dual 2.7 MBPs by Sept.


Um, not everyone has AT&T. Believe it or not, millions of people still use Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and countless other small carriers. A free touch is a damn good deal ;)

[ashgotti]

Is there anyway to apply this discount to the mac itself? I would love a loop hole to tkae $300 off the mac purchase

[Deimo]

Is there anyway to apply this discount to the mac itself? I would love a loop hole to tkae $300 off the mac purchase

Sell the iPod Touch on Craigslist?

[King t.]

will this promo also be available for Germany? :D

[AndyClarke]

They should do this offer in the UK as well. Would go down very well.

[kevinbal]

Is there anyway to apply this discount to the mac itself? I would love a loop hole to tkae $300 off the mac purchase

No, the only way of getting around the mail in rebate is to be a resident of Connecticut or Rhode Island where it is an instant-rebate at the point of sale. They just reduce the price of the iPod to a penny and so there is no UPC to cut out or form to fill in correctly. Post it on craigslist and you could probably sell it that very day ;)

[Mushrooshi]

This is how I got my iPod Nano 2nd gen. I like this promo.

Also, eligibility is possible for some military programs.

[Diode]

I predict many touches on Ebay soon.

[newappleboy]

I predict many touches on Ebay soon.

I predict that I will be further pushing my mother to make the switch. Then again, she has absolutely no use for an iPod touch. Hmm. I wonder whatever could she do with it...? :p

[gkarris]

New MacBooks and MacBook Pros on Sept. 15... :eek:

[peejack]

offer only in US

not available in UK :/

Yeh sucks :(

[kwfl]

offer only in US

not available in UK :/

it really sucks,
i cancelled my order 3 days ago and now nothing happened, only longer waiting for my mac.

[musicpenguy]

Does anybody expect a new Macbook update in June or July? In the past they have updated the Macbooks for students coming into the next year.

[Orng]

offer only in US

not available in UK :/

Not only in the US, Canada, too (http://www.apple.com/ca/backtoschool/).

This is an extra little bit of encouragement for me to go for a certain part-time distance-ed teaching gig. Because even part-timers are faculty (at least in Canada, your local mileage may vary).

Except there are already twice as many iPods in my family as there are people.
Yeah, I know: Craigslist.

[Eidorian]

Does anybody expect a new Macbook update in June or July? In the past they have updated the Macbooks for students coming into the next year.Check Page 1 of MacRumors?

If you're going to want to know more about rumors on hardware that's where it's going to be.

[XFacta82]

So can we purchase the computer and itouch at a store such as best buy or does it have to be through the apple store?

[davisac]

From the 2nd paragraph of the details PDF: "Any employee of a public or private K–12 institution or Qualifed Homeschoolers in the United States or District of Columbia are eligible." So its not only college then is it?

[distortedloop]

I'd have thought a deal with AT&T to have AT&T fork over the extra hundred bucks to make that buy a Mac and get a free iPhone would have been a coupe de grace in the smartphone wars. As obvious a deal that would have been in the current market, I guess this is an indicator that Apple's very comfortable with iPhone sales and the sales estimates for the imminent release of the new iPhone.

[Detektiv-Pinky]

will this promo also be available for Germany? :D

The promos usually are also available in Germany. However, the one in 2007 did not start until August and lasted into October, I think. So, you have to wait a bit, but might be lucky that it includes recently refreshed Apple products that the US promo will not cover...

[mogzieee]

:mad:


I WANT IT IN THE UK.....

:(:(:(:(:(:(

[Stig McNasty]

When did the 2007 promo start in the UK? I can't remember that far back!

[solaris7]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

[maverick808]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

But they've done exactly that in previous years.

[Shasterball]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

Sounds like a good way to move old stuff to me. :D

[dpcott]

not anymore, since they discontinued it some time ago. I think they just copied and pasted it from the previous years.

Actually, the 17" inch imac is still out there, only available to purchase by campus stores.

[BBS]

I hope they offer this in the Philippines too...;)

[pizzacake]

Last year in the UK the back to school promotion I think was approx £80 rebate with a new Mac purchase.

p.s. if you're a student in the UK you can get Microsoft Office 2008 (full version) for £35
from
http://www.software4students.co.uk/Microsoft_Office_2008_for_Mac-details.aspx
or from
http://www.rm.com/thebasement/

I prefer iWork but some may need it.

[MacHiavelli]

:mad:


I WANT IT IN THE UK.....

:(:(:(:(:(:(

and for kids in schools not just colleges.

[guzhogi]

I wonder why if you get an iPod Touch, you get $299 off while an iPod Nano only gets $199? Where's the missing $100?

[dmkemick]

After Jobs' keynote at WWDC next week I'm ordering a 24" iMac, plus a 16GB iPod Touch for $100. :)

[dengar169]

:confused: no way! I just ordered an iMac on Saturday and didn't see the option to get a free ipod. Is there a way I can qualify for it still????

[NC MacGuy]

Looks like iPod refreshes Sept. 16th... Nice offer if buying a Mac now, though.

[AiralynRose]

No, the only way of getting around the mail in rebate is to be a resident of Connecticut or Rhode Island where it is an instant-rebate at the point of sale. They just reduce the price of the iPod to a penny and so there is no UPC to cut out or form to fill in correctly. Post it on craigslist and you could probably sell it that very day ;)
Acctually, Apple has changed their rebate system and it is super easy. I bought a new iMac/Printer on May 23rd (ugh i would have waited if i had known!), filled out the online form on the 24th and got my $100 printer rebate in the mail on June 2nd. All you have to do is fill out a short form with the date, store you purchased, receipt number, and the purchase total then name and address where you want the check sent. Seriously, it was so easy.

[ro2nie]

they could be trying to sell out iPod touches, meaning a new one could be coming soon

[kornyboy]

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I think this is a really good deal even if they release new MacBooks and MacBook Pros the day after the deal is over. I glad this rumor turned out to be true.

[Baffles]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

Have a sale to move all the old crap out. Also, Penryn cpus are still used with Montevina, as Montevina is just the platform/chipset.

And be serious, do you think that the majority of students who buy MacBooks to get their free iPod are going to know or care that Apple released new hardware/

I wonder why if you get an iPod Touch, you get $299 off while an iPod Nano only gets $199? Where's the missing $100?

The nano is only $199? Why would they pay you $100 to take a nano?

[Brianstorm91]

So yeah, still waiting for any kind of promotion.. We're only 5-7 hours ahead of the US :cool:

[NStocks]

Not yet. We should get a similar one soon... the UK one is announced later.
I'm hopeful!

I hope they do! I already have a 8GB ipod touch, but i wouldnt say no to another :D

[guzhogi]

The nano is only $199? Why would they pay you $100 to take a nano?

Actually, they won't. My question is why do Nanos only get $199 off while Touches get $299? If a college student gets this deal just to sell the iPod on eBay/Craigslist, they can get the iPod Touch and get $100 more or whatever. Or maybe just make the rebate $199 for any kind of iPod (nano, classic, touch).

[sonicwind]

Does this exclude other discounts like the developer program hardware discount and / or student discount?

[Shasterball]

I wonder why if you get an iPod Touch, you get $299 off while an iPod Nano only gets $199? Where's the missing $100?

Doesn't the nano only cost $199?

[Brianstorm91]

Doesn't the nano only cost $199?

Fail.

He wants to know why you can either get $299 off one iPod, and only $199 off another, unless someone really wants a Nano it seems dumb to miss out on $100, especially if you're going to flog it on.

[deathshrub]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

Somebody call the WAAAAHmbulance.

[Phillyzero]

This offer IS happening in Canadian stores (just letting people know).

[LloydBraun89]

wow this is awesome! thank you apple!

[Smin]

For those that are asking if you can still get in on the deal if you have already ordered/bought a qualifying mac, you have to have purchased it after May 20th to be able to get the ipod for free or discounted. Basically, if you bought it within the 14day period where you can return it, you can go in with your receipt (call them) and do a return/purchase so you can get the ipod on the same receipt thus qualifying you for the rebate.

[Chupa Chupa]

Does this exclude other discounts like the developer program hardware discount and / or student discount?


The offer is ONLY available if you buy from the Apple EDU store. The standard Edu discount is still in effect.

[Chupa Chupa]

:confused: no way! I just ordered an iMac on Saturday and didn't see the option to get a free ipod. Is there a way I can qualify for it still????

Sure. Cancel your order and rebuy. If they've already shipped, and assuming you did not to a CTO, then return and rebuy. Your receipt has to be dated today or after, so those are your options.

[AiralynRose]

For those that are asking if you can still get in on the deal if you have already ordered/bought a qualifying mac, you have to have purchased it after May 20th to be able to get the ipod for free or discounted. Basically, if you bought it within the 14day period where you can return it, you can go in with your receipt (call them) and do a return/purchase so you can get the ipod on the same receipt thus qualifying you for the rebate.
Do you have proof of this? I purchased mine on the 24th.

[yogi477]

So yeah, still waiting for any kind of promotion.. We're only 5-7 hours ahead of the US :cool:

As others have said, the UK ones is always later for some reason, usually around late July or August I think as back to school doesn't really get going here until then.

I used it a couple of years ago to get a free nano with my iMac, I knew the promotion would be coming up but they wouldn't say when so I phoned them and put my order on hold. They sent it anyway so when I phoned them they gave me the nano for free anyway even though the promotion hadn't started, you could try that if you're really desperate.

Personally I would wait as something in the range is bound to be updated before September, might as well get it the last day.

[wakeborder556]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

Yeah im sure there will be mass riots across university's worldwide.

[nidserz]

For those that are asking if you can still get in on the deal if you have already ordered/bought a qualifying mac, you have to have purchased it after May 20th to be able to get the ipod for free or discounted. Basically, if you bought it within the 14day period where you can return it, you can go in with your receipt (call them) and do a return/purchase so you can get the ipod on the same receipt thus qualifying you for the rebate.

If you return it don't you have to pay the 10% restocking fee?

[Rychy]

Sounds like a pretty sweet deal too me. I miss being a student when it comes to this kind of stuff... certainly don't miss the really late nights and paper writing though.

[cazlar]

This sounds like a great deal. Unfortunately, for the first time in a very long time, I'm no longer an eligible student! Just when I'm about to buy a mac too...

[lacereza]

Re waiting 'til the last day, it has 'while stocks last' all over it, is there any chance that they will sell out of eligible machines/Pods??

[jmorrison0722]

:confused: no way! I just ordered an iMac on Saturday and didn't see the option to get a free ipod. Is there a way I can qualify for it still????

To avoid a restocking fee, do not open the box when you get it. Arrange for a return, then once it's complete, repurchase.

If you ordered from Apple, assuming it wasn't a config to order, you can return it to an Apple retail store and they'll return and resell on the spot with the iPod.

[Olufemi]

so if i buy two macs to do get two ipods?

Or is it a one per customer stipulation? I don't see anywhere where it says that

[Compile 'em all]

will this promo also be available for Germany? :D

Ja. :p

[stagi]

what a great deal

[aminorsixth]

Actually, they won't. My question is why do Nanos only get $199 off while Touches get $299? If a college student gets this deal just to sell the iPod on eBay/Craigslist, they can get the iPod Touch and get $100 more or whatever. Or maybe just make the rebate $199 for any kind of iPod (nano, classic, touch).

Even if the kids are selling them on ebay or craigslist, Apple is still getting more Touches into the market, creating demand for development for the Touch/iPhone OS Applications.

[Baffles]

Do they often run out of stock? It says while supplies last...

[powermac_daddy]

this is super. i have too many macs. time to sale the 1st Gen. macbook.

[Smin]

Do you have proof of this? I purchased mine on the 24th.

I spoke to someone this morning at the 800 number and that is what they told me.

Plus, apples policy on purchases is you have 14 days to return the item. Since the receipt has to be dated from the 3rd, you can return the item 14 days prior to the 3rd which is the 20th of May.

[cloudstrife13]

Not saying it's not a good deal because it is, but likely we will see new iPods soon.

I remember one year new iPods came out while the Back to School promotion was still on, you were unable to get the new iPods for free, instead you had to order an old one.

Still a great deal to get $299 off a iPod Touch, but if you want the latest and greatest, get the Touch free, sell it quickly and then buy the new model when it comes out!

[Smin]

To avoid a restocking fee, do not open the box when you get it. Arrange for a return, then once it's complete, repurchase.

If you ordered from Apple, assuming it wasn't a config to order, you can return it to an Apple retail store and they'll return and resell on the spot with the iPod.

When I purchased my MBP in March, that is what they did with me when I went back in to get the free printer.

[sfroom]

so if i buy two macs to do get two ipods?

Or is it a one per customer stipulation? I don't see anywhere where it says that

You can purchase up to 5 Macs and recieve 5 iPods.

[ucsdmac]

"...may purchase an 8GB ($299), 16GB ($399), or 32GB ($499) iPod Touch to receive a $299 rebate. "

does that mean you pretty much get an 8GB ipod touch for free???

[powermac_daddy]

:confused: no way! I just ordered an iMac on Saturday and didn't see the option to get a free ipod. Is there a way I can qualify for it still????

dude. every year... this time of the year. apple do the back to school promotion. you shouldn't buy a mac before the WWC anyway. unless you really need one. don't you know? sorry about that man.

[powermac_daddy]

"...may purchase an 8GB ($299), 16GB ($399), or 32GB ($499) iPod Touch to receive a $299 rebate. "

does that mean you pretty much get an 8GB ipod touch for free???

yeah man. isn't that cool? but if you are getting an 3G iphone i guess the ipod touch is useless.

[pjgeer]

Do they even make a 17" iMac?

I can order them via the reseller site, it is not on the public sites.

Pj

[cshale210]

Actually, they won't. My question is why do Nanos only get $199 off while Touches get $299? If a college student gets this deal just to sell the iPod on eBay/Craigslist, they can get the iPod Touch and get $100 more or whatever. Or maybe just make the rebate $199 for any kind of iPod (nano, classic, touch).

This is because not everyone wants a touch. Yes is is worth more so if you are going to sell it, the touch is the obvious choice. But if you want an iPod to take to the gym, or go one a run with, I'd much rather have the nano. Also, Apple is probably trying to change the face of the iPod from that silver and black block, to a slim and sleek touch surface. This is just one way of getting these out there.

[jmorrison0722]

When I purchased my MBP in March, that is what they did with me when I went back in to get the free printer.

As an earlier poster mentioned..your computer/iPod receipt has to be dated June 3rd or later to qualify, which is why you must return the computer and have them resell it to you creating a new receipt.

[billystlyes]

When's Apple going to update the Mac mini? That's the back to school special that I'd like to see. Boo Mr. Jobs!

[carrjar]

I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

It's not like the MB's they buy over the next few months are going to cease working when the new ones come out. These are great machines with a great promo. Think about how much Apple privi's students. Discount hardware, applecare, promos, etc. It would take a lot more to upset the students.

[harveypooka]

They should do this offer in the UK as well. Would go down very well.

Yes please as I'm buying a Mac Pro this week!

[ucsdmac]

yeah man. isn't that cool? but if you are getting an 3G iphone i guess the ipod touch is useless.

sorry i meant.. the way that it was stated..it sounds as though u can get the rebate when ure just buying the ipod touch (without the mac).. ..?

[hayduke]

Yahooey! I'm set to get a new MBP and now the pot is even sweeter!!! I didn't know if it would apply to faculty, but it does. Super psyched.

[extraextra]

I wonder what updates they have planned for the iPod Touch come Sept/Oct.

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I wondering if the $299 can be applied to an iPhone?

So was I. I was REALLY hoping it would be... Oh well, I guess no iMac for me. Just wait for the iPhone.

[ipodtouchy333]

Same ^^^^

[johnnyt]

So was I. I was REALLY hoping it would be... Oh well, I guess no iMac for me. Just wait for the iPhone.

You could buy a touch, sell it on craigslist, and use the $250+ you'd make on it to buy your iPhone.

[Mr Maui]

Do they often run out of stock? It says while supplies last...

Apple is likely trying to clear out the 8GB iPod Touch.

[dengar169]

dude. every year... this time of the year. apple do the back to school promotion. you shouldn't buy a mac before the WWC anyway. unless you really need one. don't you know? sorry about that man.
Yeah I know, I only purchased because my pbook g4 died on me on Thursday and summer school started on Monday :eek: So I needed because I also have an online course I'm taking, so yeah I really needed one. Oh well what can you do. I was way over due for an upgrade anyway :D

[mzd]

there has been some discussion about what would happen if/when apple releases hardware updates during the promo. this happened last year (iMac updated in late august). i bought the new iMac and still qualified for the BTS iPod. the fine print lists specific iPod model numbers, not mac model numbers. any new mac will qualify (aside from mini & 17" iMac) so anything released between now and the end of the BTS promo will also qualify.
"as supplies last" more likely refers to iPod 8GB nano or touch supplies.

[alphaod]

I just got a replacement Macbook Pro 2 days ago. Oh well; not paying restocking to lose $20 :(

[alphaod]

Do they often run out of stock? It says while supplies last...

No, not really, but they have to put the disclaimer on there because in the event it does, they don't owe you anything. They say this kind of disclaimer on any promotion.

[Eraserhead]

Apple is likely trying to clear out the 8GB iPod Touch.

You get $299 off the 16GB and 32GB models as well though...

[sros16]

can you still get a rebate for a free printer along with this rebate for the ipod touch as well?

[guzhogi]

Doesn't the nano only cost $199?

My question is, why not give the Touch a $199 rebate? Make it even throughout the entire iPod line?

[expergo]

My question is, why not give the Touch a $199 rebate? Make it even throughout the entire iPod line?

They want to promote the iPod Touch.

[yojimbo1]

Is this promo limited to college students, or are high school students eligible?

[gkarris]

You could buy a touch, sell it on craigslist, and use the $250+ you'd make on it to buy your iPhone.

Or if you go with an AT&T contract, $250 will cover a subsidized one... :p

[marcj]

You get $299 off the 16GB and 32GB models as well though...

Yes but apple knows that the most popular choice will be to take the free 8GB Touch. A lot of people may have ipods already or just want an iphone - they're not going to spend more than nothing unless they really really want something bigger.

I'd imagine that post-WWDC, the new baseline Touch will be 16GB (and iPhone too probably) and then at some point between next week and september the Touch will get new hardware/redesign.

At some point this year they'll have to clear out the whole line of iPods and this promotion is partly how they do it. It's what happened last year anyway.

[extraextra]

Is this promo limited to college students, or are high school students eligible?

Generally it's college students, and then teachers and faculty from any grade level (I think).

[Eraserhead]

I'd imagine that post-WWDC, the new baseline Touch will be 16GB (and iPhone too probably) and then at some point between next week and september the Touch will get new hardware/redesign.

I doubt it, I think they will leave the iPod Touch the same until the new iPod's are released in September as they are every year.

[Monty1]

How do they know if your a college student? Do they ask for a an ID number or something during online checkout or what? Cant you just say you go to NYU or something and buy with the discount even though its not allowed? :D

[Eraserhead]

Cant you just say you go to NYU or something and buy with the discount even though its not allowed? :D

Not with the rebate.

[Wolf04]

How do they know if your a college student? Do they ask for a an ID number or something during online checkout or what? Cant you just say you go to NYU or something and buy with the discount even though its not allowed? :D
If you do it online, they ask you for your university's name and your uni ID (that's how it is in Canada). In store, they'll ask to see your uni ID card.

I have a question about multiple promotions. How would you be able to get the free iPod Touch and a free printer because both rebate forms require you to send in your Mac UPC label and receipt. OK, with your receipt, you can make a copy or ask for two copies from the store but what about the Mac UPC label?

[Jmanstk]

If you do it online, they ask you for your university's name and your uni ID (that's how it is in Canada). In store, they'll ask to see your uni ID card.

I have a question about multiple promotions. How would you be able to get the free iPod Touch and a free printer because both rebate forms require you to send in your Mac UPC label and receipt. OK, with your receipt, you can make a copy or ask for two copies from the store but what about the Mac UPC label?

If you go to the promotion page on apple's website, right underneath the iPod Promo, it shows the printer promo and says "Get a free printer too" so i assume you can get both. I will probably, go with the iPod Nano and give it to my father or something since i already have an ipod. Definitely getting the free printer though, i could use a new one.

[ipodtouchy333]

I was wondering this also. Anyone know the answer to this? ^^^^

[illidian]

My question is, why not give the Touch a $199 rebate? Make it even throughout the entire iPod line?

Because then more students get the Touch.

[mzd]

you get specific instructions on which rebate to send the UPC with. basically you send it in with one (the iPod i believe) and then write down that rebate number on the other rebate. something like that. it comes with clear instructions and you are def eligible for both the iPod and printer rebates.

[jmorrison0722]

If you do it online, they ask you for your university's name and your uni ID (that's how it is in Canada). In store, they'll ask to see your uni ID card.

I have a question about multiple promotions. How would you be able to get the free iPod Touch and a free printer because both rebate forms require you to send in your Mac UPC label and receipt. OK, with your receipt, you can make a copy or ask for two copies from the store but what about the Mac UPC label?

They (Apple) had the same issue last year with the printer and ipod promo going. They allowed you to submit a copy of the computer UPC for the iPod promo if you noted that the original was submitted for the printer program. I had heard they internally verified the printer rebate was valide before processing the iPod rebate, but I don't know that for certain.

Most stores ask for some form of proof you are a student, but they've been very flexible in what type of proof. We would let you log into your university email as proof.

[AppleNewton]

If you go to the promotion page on apple's website, right underneath the iPod Promo, it shows the printer promo and says "Get a free printer too" so i assume you can get both. I will probably, go with the iPod Nano and give it to my father or something since i already have an ipod. Definitely getting the free printer though, i could use a new one.

You can get the discounted Mac + a free printer ($100 worth) and a free iPod ($199 or $299 worth) they have two separate rebates for all of it and its insanely easy and probably one of the nicest promotions I've seen.

& I think all the new rebates are processed online now so its that much more simple.

[pjgeer]

Copies of the UPC could be sent to the ipod rebate and there is a space to note that the original went to the "printer" rebate. At least on the Canadian form.

Pj

[jmorrison0722]

If you go to the promotion page on apple's website, right underneath the iPod Promo, it shows the printer promo and says "Get a free printer too" so i assume you can get both. I will probably, go with the iPod Nano and give it to my father or something since i already have an ipod. Definitely getting the free printer though, i could use a new one.

You can get both. The details on how to handle the UPC are here:

http://www.apple.com/promo/faq.html#upc

[hardhatmac]

this might be a dumb question but does this rebate apply to refurbished iMac's?

I know the rules say "new computer"....but I'm still not sure if that means refurbed or not...

[AiralynRose]

If you do it online, they ask you for your university's name and your uni ID (that's how it is in Canada). In store, they'll ask to see your uni ID card.

I have a question about multiple promotions. How would you be able to get the free iPod Touch and a free printer because both rebate forms require you to send in your Mac UPC label and receipt. OK, with your receipt, you can make a copy or ask for two copies from the store but what about the Mac UPC label?

i just did a rebate form for the printer last week. it is all online now, and you don't have to send anything to them. I got my check in less than 10 days.

[HMoth84]

To each their own, but seriously, who would rank this negatively?! :/

[afd]

[QUOTE=pizzacake;5520589]Last year in the UK the back to school promotion I think was approx £80 rebate with a new Mac purchase.

p.s. if you're a student in the UK you can get Microsoft Office 2008 (full version) for £35
from
http://www.software4students.co.uk/Microsoft_Office_2008_for_Mac-details.aspx
or from
http://www.rm.com/thebasement/

I prefer iWork but some may need it.[/QUOTE
Good link, do you know if there is a similar site for UK teachers or higher education students?

[hiimamac]

Who needs this when we will all get the new phone. Nothing that great and why purchase this just to have to get a rebate and then sell it off later. Not worth it. Here's to dual 2.7 MBPs by Sept.

Dual 2.7?

Heck, aren't the 4 cores out already on the pc and apparently supposed to be on the MBP by DEC?
:cool:

[kockgunner]

can i use the $299 towards applecare?

[MicahFreak82]

i should have known that apple was not going to allow you to trade your ipod touch for an iphone. apple probably not only wants the entire world to own a ipod but also an iphone. and the funny thing is that people will spend the money for both.

[hiimamac]

I just got a replacement Macbook Pro 2 days ago. Oh well; not paying restocking to lose $20 :(

I think if you qualify you should be able to get it - talk to a really cool manager and express that you buy (they can check though) a lot of apple stuff, or say your business does, or you recommend apple to everyone.


You will get it.

let me know.
:apple:

[Rivix]

Oh sweet. However, I'm waiting until WWDC

[hiimamac]

Not saying it's not a good deal because it is, but likely we will see new iPods soon.

I remember one year new iPods came out while the Back to School promotion was still on, you were unable to get the new iPods for free, instead you had to order an old one.

Still a great deal to get $299 off a iPod Touch, but if you want the latest and greatest, get the Touch free, sell it quickly and then buy the new model when it comes out!

Agreed, clear them out then make the new ipods able to get online ala 3G like the new iphone, presently, the touch is a bit misleading, you can only get online with wi fi, I think this issue will be resolved. You heard it here first (grin)

[dbernie41]

Ummm... I just bought a Macbook Pro on May 15th. Is there any way I could benefit from this promo as I am a college student?

[ntrigue]

If you intend to sell the iPod Touch a word-to-the-wise; wait until 2.0 has been released. The iPod Touch owners will be charged a nominal fee to upgrade to 2.0 ($20).

If you don't NEED a new computer wait closer to September when buying guides suggest SOMETHING will have been upgraded.

[hiimamac]

How do they know if your a college student? Do they ask for a an ID number or something during online checkout or what? Cant you just say you go to NYU or something and buy with the discount even though its not allowed? :D

You need a college id, even old one will work. I took some classes after going after my EE at a local college (music) and some editing in the future, the card works for apple as well as movies (20%), so worth while to take a class or two, besides, it would be good for you. Take a photography, music or editing class ((grin)). Or find one online, about the same price, less books.

True story, have a friend, bar tender, he bought a PC/Vegas and good graphics card, edited his wedding, .... After being married a month or two his credit improved, he applied online for Apple Credit and got a dual G5, (I remember how impressed I was with the templates of imovie 06 and FCP) (thus I hope it never comes out for PC, (haha), anyway, he starts to shoot more weddings, gets a lot of gigs, rents nice camera's, then has enough to buy one, moves home to Kansas (from Pasadena CA), has two children, buys a house, becomes the chief editor for a firm, and next time I see him, he has a macbook pro and MAYA and is really good at editing.

All because he bought a mac and learned iMovie/FCP....I'm telling you, as a composer, I too am learning FCP very deep and MAYA, this will be the future, editors, unlike composers, are needed all the time.....and it pays well. Then when you become successful as an editor, you will probably have no problems adding your music down the road (if you're a composer, sound designer),

:-)

Just my .03 cents on why taking a class is always a good thing plus of course the discount. If you know someone at apple, you have them buy the END OF LIFE PRODUCT for you. e.g. When new MBP 2.4 ($1999) came out, the $2499 MBP GLOSSY became END OF LIFE and was able to get for $1000 off - - if I sell it (which I will when new MBP's come out), I will get my money back easy.

TAKE A CLASS! LOL

[hiimamac]

If you do it online, they ask you for your university's name and your uni ID (that's how it is in Canada). In store, they'll ask to see your uni ID card.

I have a question about multiple promotions. How would you be able to get the free iPod Touch and a free printer because both rebate forms require you to send in your Mac UPC label and receipt. OK, with your receipt, you can make a copy or ask for two copies from the store but what about the Mac UPC label?

All rebates are online - no more cutting out UPC code anymore, so not sure, but its all done at apple.com/promo and done online. Maybe someone can check it out - as they now link apple care auto enroll, so maybe it has something to do with the receipt? Someone care to confirm? Apple.com/promo?

[Marc4]

Sorry if it's been asked in advance, but what sort of proof of eligibility does Apple usually require from prospective students for these kinds of promotions when ordering online?

In my case, I'm currently a professional working in the industry but will start business school in the fall.
I have a letter of admission from the university, would that be enough?

Thanks
-Marc

[newappleboy]

Sorry if it's been asked in advance, but what sort of proof of eligibility does Apple usually require from prospective students for these kinds of promotions when ordering online?

In my case, I'm currently a professional working in the industry but will start business school in the fall.
I have a letter of admission from the university, would that be enough?

Thanks
-Marc

Most of the time they don't even ask for that exact reason. It's on the honor system. But sometimes they'll want proof of paid tuition or a copy of your student ID. Obviously there will be a certain amount of leeway if you haven't begun yet as they're certainly not going to exclude high school graduates about to start college. It all just depends on the individual case. They don't force everyone to prove it. But the risk of having to prove it is usually enough to make sure everyone doesn't rush online and pretend to be a student.

[hiimamac]

Ummm... I just bought a Macbook Pro on May 15th. Is there any way I could benefit from this promo as I am a college student?

Yes and no. No because you are past the 14 days of return.

However, if you go to the APPLE STORE on a regular basis, find what they call the "LEAD" specialist, this person although not a manager, has the power to override, tell them that (fill in a name from another specialist or a friend from work) said if they talked to you that you (meaning them) might be able to return this as non opened box, and resell it to you with the ipod, all you would need is the receipt. Really, they do have the power, it all depends on how chummy you are with them and if you can sweet talk them. They can do about anything they want and so can a manager.

[hiimamac]

Most of the time they don't even ask for that exact reason. It's on the honor system. But sometimes they'll want proof of paid tuition or a copy of your student ID. Obviously there will be a certain amount of leeway if you haven't begun yet as they're certainly not going to exclude high school graduates about to start college. It all just depends on the individual case. They don't force everyone to prove it. But the risk of having to prove it is usually enough to make sure everyone doesn't rush online and pretend to be a student.

I will go further to say that if you can show a print out that you are starting (surely you can make a document) or log on to a university web mail will be enough to prove it.

[D4F]

This is a very good promo.
I'll wait after WWDC and then buy one for my wife unless there is some crzy news about upcoming macbooks.

[AiralynRose]

All rebates are online - no more cutting out UPC code anymore, so not sure, but its all done at apple.com/promo and done online. Maybe someone can check it out - as they now link apple care auto enroll, so maybe it has something to do with the receipt? Someone care to confirm? Apple.com/promo?
I've mentioned a few times in this thread that i've done the new rebate program. They print a special number on your receipt, you fill out a short form, and they mail it out to you. I got my check in 9 days from purchase (including the weekend and a bank holiday).

[Marc4]

Most of the time they don't even ask for that exact reason. It's on the honor system. But sometimes they'll want proof of paid tuition or a copy of your student ID. Obviously there will be a certain amount of leeway if you haven't begun yet as they're certainly not going to exclude high school graduates about to start college. It all just depends on the individual case. They don't force everyone to prove it. But the risk of having to prove it is usually enough to make sure everyone doesn't rush online and pretend to be a student.

I will go further to say that if you can show a print out that you are starting (surely you can make a document) or log on to a university web mail will be enough to prove it.

Thank you for the information!
-Marc

[marcj]

can i use the $299 towards applecare?

No, you get exactly what the promotion says...

[bolank]

Is the ipod touch difficult to work while driving or doing something that takes full attention?

[poisonpeter]

Are the new Intel processors and possibly aluminum casing going to come out prior to the back to school promotion ending. Macrumors.com is saying that the update is expected in the 3rd Q (July to September). I'm wondering whether there is a point of waiting.
thanks :)
Also, will they run out of the itouches by then?

[iViking]

Sorry if it's been asked in advance, but what sort of proof of eligibility does Apple usually require from prospective students for these kinds of promotions when ordering online?

In my case, I'm currently a professional working in the industry but will start business school in the fall.
I have a letter of admission from the university, would that be enough?

Thanks
-Marc

Yes, that will suffice. At least, it worked for me a few years ago when I tried it.

[marcj]

Is the ipod touch difficult to work while driving or doing something that takes full attention?

If you're just going back or forwards between tracks then it doesn't take much concentration. If you're going to be creating playlists or rating songs then I really hope I don't live near you.. ;)

[dbernie41]

Is the ipod touch difficult to work while driving or doing something that takes full attention?

I was wondering this as well. Not necessarily for driving but I have an old school mini and can operate that thing blindly. Do you have to be looking at the touch or after a while do you get to the point where it can be done without looking? Also, do you need to use 2 hands most of the time?

[coohou]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to remind all for those folks want to buy a Mac with back to school promotion are still eligible to get a free 100 rebate for the printer between April 22, 2008 and July 21, 2008. See here for more info http://www.apple.com/promo/


Also, I wonder if anyone know under the iPod touch promotion which UPC Labels I should send to, Macbook Pro UPC Label only?

Or for Macbook Pro and iPod touch UPC labels both?

[Admonitor]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to remind all for those folks want to buy a Mac with back to school promotion are still eligible to get a free 100 rebate for the printer between April 22, 2008 and July 21, 2008. See here for more info http://www.apple.com/promo/


Also, I wonder if anyone know under the iPod touch promotion which UPC Labels I should send to, Macbook Pro UPC Label only?

Or for Macbook Pro and iPod touch UPC labels both?

Check the T&Cs on the first post, but I believe you need to send both

[D4F]

Are the new Intel processors and possibly aluminum casing going to come out prior to the back to school promotion ending. Macrumors.com is saying that the update is expected in the 3rd Q (July to September). I'm wondering whether there is a point of waiting.
thanks :)
Also, will they run out of the itouches by then?

As far as I know Apple has 796533 iPods left so it's hard to say...
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[AnnieW]

I want to buy a MacBook Pro during this period and take advantage of the rebate, but would it be wiser to wait until after the conference and see what they have in store for the redesigns?

My current laptop is falling apart, so I want something new before the end of Summer. They're not going to have brand new, redesigned MacBook Pros that quickly after the conference, right?

I'm still kind of new to the Apple scene (apart from owning an iPod), obviously.

[ipodtouchy333]

^^^ Since WWDC is only 6 days away, I would say wait just to be safe. It is unlikely they will update them but you never know with Apple. I say wait since it is so close but after that then go for it !

[Tallest Skil]

I want to buy a MacBook Pro during this period and take advantage of the rebate, but would it be wiser to wait until after the conference and see what they have in store for the redesigns?

My current laptop is falling apart, so I want something new before the end of Summer. They're not going to have brand new, redesigned MacBook Pros that quickly after the conference, right?

I'm still kind of new to the Apple scene (apart from owning an iPod), obviously.

Montevina comes out July 14. New MacBook Pros then.

[bankshot]

I wonder if this means a 64 GB iPod touch won't happen before September 15?

The wife and I have been kicking around the idea of getting a second Macbook for her classes, and $300 off an iPod touch really sweetens the deal since I've had my eye on one for a while. However, I really want to hold out for a 64 GB since my music collection is already a bit over 30 GB, and I'd like room to grow, plus extra apps, movies, etc.

We could wait and see if they introduce a 64 GB over the summer, but my guess is it'll be sometime after this promo is over.

[coachingguy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by solaris7
I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

I think it's safe to say that the VAST majority of students, parents, teachers etc buying right now have no idea about the looming chip change, nor do they really care as long as their machine works.

We, the cult of Macrumors, are (good for Apple - as many of us as there are) a rarified minority of buyers/users.

This is a good deal for most.

just my .02¢

Coachingguy

[mags631]

Woohoo... just placed my order for a 24" iMac and a Touch!

[SamIchi]

Quote:
I think it's safe to say that the VAST majority of students, parents, teachers etc buying right now have no idea about the looming chip change, nor do they really care as long as their machine works.

We, the cult of Macrumors, are (good for Apple - as many of us as there are) a rarified minority of buyers/users.

This is a good deal for most.

just my .02¢

Coachingguy

Agreed, it's been said every year. This promotion is to move old stock. If new ones do come out, most won't bother with returning and paying a restocking fee. The commoner will love their new iPod and new MB (or w/e mac they chose), they won't even know that a new chip came out. Upgraded specs? They won't notice. Only we notice the .16 GHz jump. OMGZz. They see Macbook, and say, yea I have that one without knowing there's been 4 revisions. Well you get the idea.

Now I got to make a decision to upgrade and get a free iPod or not. I'll wait till WWDC first.

[sfroom]

Quote:
Originally Posted by solaris7
I mean, suppose apple suddenly decided to replace the penryn with the montevina in July, DURING the BTS promotion, how mad/angry would students be? It would almost be like apple is using students as tools to offload old stock so that they can prepare to launch the new models!!!!
I may be wrong, but I would really hate apple for doing that!!!!!!!!

I think it's safe to say that the VAST majority of students, parents, teachers etc buying right now have no idea about the looming chip change, nor do they really care as long as their machine works.

We, the cult of Macrumors, are (good for Apple - as many of us as there are) a rarified minority of buyers/users.


As it has been mentioned earlier in this thread, the promotion does not specify the model of Mac you purchase (with the exception of discluding the Mac Mini and 17" edu iMac).

It only specifies the iPod models which are limited to the 8 GB Nano, or a $299 US credit towards an iPod Touch 8GB, 16GB or 30GB.

I'm still going to wait until WWDC. With the rumors of the $199 iPhone, I think Apple would logically drop the price on the iPod touches at the same time (wouldn't it be wierd to have iPhones selling for less than iPod touches?!).

If the price on iPod Touches drops, you could likely get a 16GB for "free", as opposed to the 8GB targeted by the promotion currently.

[queshy]

What?!?!?! No midrange tower?!?!?!? lol

_________________________________________

I think it's weird how they're doing this so early...school is months away!!

[Willis]

an iPod Touch?! wow...

If I was to buy another Mac now... I would wait till the 2.0 software is out.. better deal then!

[Phillyzero]

Probably mentioned before, but technically (and no I'm not whining, since I plan to buy in about a week or so) we have to pay the tax that a 300$ iPod Touch would add, correct? A rebate would only cover the initial cost prior to taxes, since we still have to "buy" the touch along with the mac.

[CHROMEDOME]

So I can't put the 199 or 299 toward an iPod Classic? ********!

[illidian]

So I can't put the 199 or 299 toward an iPod Classic? ********!

Correct. They really want you to get the Touch.

And if you already have a Touch or an iPhone, well, here: how about a Nano?

[stairway123]

This is the main issue:

IF only 16gb & 32gb (no more 8gb) iPhones are rolled out at WWDC @ $399 and $499 ea., how does this affect the iPod Touch line, 8gb, 16gb, 32gb?

The iPod Touch 16gb would become the same price as the iPhone 16gb (or greater if considering the AT&T subsidy rumor).

If the new iPhone, with it's physical features updated and depth reduced 22%, .46 to .36 inches, and the iPod Touch currently at .31 in, the feature set and size of the iPod Touch's comparative value is further reduced.

This leads me to speculate the iPod Touch will be updated in some fashion at WWDC. A price cut is in order across the board, because there is no way they would introduce a 16gb iPhone for the same price or less as a 16gb iPod Touch.

Second point:

The iPhone was introduced July 2007.

The iPod Touch was introduced September 2007.

Both have been updated simultaneously since their introduction, keeping an even cost/benefit ratio:

Since November 2007:


8gb iPod Touch $299
8gb iPhone, 16gb iPod Touch $399
16gb iPhone, 32gb iPod Touch $499


Proposed changes:


8gb iPod Touch $299
16gb iPod Touch $399, 16gb 3G Slimmer iPhone $399 less subsidy
32gb iPod Touch $499, 32gb 3G Slimmer iPhone $499 less subsidy


These prices do not make business sense.

Here is what is likely to happen:

Scenario One:

8gb iPod Touch phase out.
16gb iPod Touch down to $299.
32gb iPod Touch down to $399.
Education deal changes in some way (either free 16gb or free 8gb while supplies last).


Scenario 2a:
8gb, 16gb, 32gb 3G iPhone introduced and pricing scheme remains the same until September.

Scenario 2b (most logical):
3G iPhone 16gb @ $499 less a subsidy, 32gb @ 599 less a subsidy. Previous generation iPhones discounted and phased out. Effectively the same pricing scheme until September when new/updated iPod models are introduced. This is in line with the previous generation iPhone's (overpriced) introduction.

Scenario Three (most likely):
16gb & 32gb iPhone introduced and iPod Touch pricing remains the same. Apple uses the Education discount deal to phase out the 8gb iPod Touches until a September update.

What other scenarios can you think of, and what are the implications to the Education deal?

[sros16]

can you still get a rebate for a free printer along with this rebate for the ipod touch as well?

[Wanh]

can you still get a rebate for a free printer along with this rebate for the ipod touch as well?

Read the thread before posting, you must.

[AJ1BostonMASS]

well I plan on buying a macbook(black) or a macbook pro and an ipod touch in late august or early sept anyways so now this just makes it a win for me.
...now i just need to find a college student or a teacher that will let me use their discount since Im a senior in high school.

[Mr Maui]

I'm still going to wait until WWDC. With the rumors of the $199 iPhone, I think Apple would logically drop the price on the iPod touches at the same time (wouldn't it be wierd to have iPhones selling for less than iPod touches?!).

No it would not necessarily be weird. The iPod Touch DOES NOT come with a 2-year contract to continue doing business, where the iPhone does. The only reason the iPhone could drop to the $200 level is because of AT&Ts willingness to subsidize the phone (like they've done with other brands), in order to get more people to sign long-term contracts for their phone service. The lower priced phones have nothing to do with Apple and everything to do with AT&T.

[hellodon]

I bought an iMac not even a month ago...does anyone know if there's any way for me to take advantage of this deal by calling them? I obviously didnt even think to wait for any kind of deal to pop up. I needed a computer...but it sucks that i missed out on something like this and spent a lot of money.

Any idea?

[coohou]

can you still get a rebate for a free printer along with this rebate for the ipod touch as well?

Yes.

[Mr Maui]

I bought an iMac not even a month ago...does anyone know if there's any way for me to take advantage of this deal by calling them? I obviously didnt even think to wait for any kind of deal to pop up. I needed a computer...but it sucks that i missed out on something like this and spent a lot of money.

Any idea?

If you bought at a store, take it back and talk to the manager. He may be willing to work with you. I believe one poster indicated that you can even ask the store manager to accept it as a return, then sell it right back to you under the new promotion so you can have the same computer. Not sure if they'd be willing to do that or not, but never hurts to try. If you bought at Apple.com, then no, there is no chance if it was over 14 days.

[jbaird77]

I'm going to get my Macbook Pro after WWDC, if they announce an update next monday I will be happy. If not, I'm getting it anyways. The sale lasts until September 15th, meaning new Macbooks/Pros wouldnt be released until afterwards......darn, and I was looking forward to a new design :P

[twoodcc]

great deal. glad i took advantage of it today!

[aaronsullivan]

This is going to sell a TON of iPod Touches!
You all should go out and take advantage, RIGHT NOW!

Please note that this message may be flavored by the fact that I'm an iPhone developer. :D

I may take advantage myself, actually.

[cthomet]

New MacBooks and MacBook Pros on Sept. 15... :eek:

if not before that. some people have said as early as july. it could happen. i could see apple updating the notebooks mid promo or immediately after it ends.

[cthomet]

Looks like iPod refreshes Sept. 16th... Nice offer if buying a Mac now, though.

macbook/macbook pro refresh same day? uhh i think so...september 16 is a TUESDAY!

[Matt-Man-Plus]

How does Apple verify that you're a student?

[skilgus20]

I went to the local Apple Store at opening to grab this deal, and I couldn't be happier. Got a MacBook (2.4 ghz, 2GB ram, 160GB HD), 8GB iPod Touch, and a new subscription to .Mac, saving $430 in all (with student discount on MB).

Best part is, I'm a CT resident, so all rebates were taken off in-store.

[illidian]

How does Apple verify that you're a student?

They do random audits where you must provide proof (ie class schedule). For the vast majority, you're taken on your word.

[Gigemaggies06]

I just called in to the local Apple Store to ask about the return/rebuy thing for recently purchase computers and the guy told me that I just needed to have purchased the computer within the last 25 days. Not sure why he told me 25 rather than 14. He also said I just needed to bring in the empty box and my receipt to do the transaction and that I would not be charged a restocking fee.

I would love to be able to wait for WWDC to see if there is a price adjustment on the touch line, but the time frame from when I purchased my MBP is sort of forcing my hand so I will be heading to the store tonight.

[rohanp]

the title is self-explanatory :P ..

[debroglie]

Picked up a 24" iMac, iPod touch, and free printer with this today:D and I bought it in DE so it was tax free.

oh yeah, and our sales guy filled out my rebates for me at the store in the computers so he said we can expect our check in 3-5 days for the iPod and printer. and no cutting out UPCs!

[queshy]

Picked up a 24" iMac, iPod touch, and free printer with this today:D and I bought it in DE so it was tax free.

oh yeah, and our sales guy filled out my rebates for me at the store in the computers so he said we can expect our check in 3-5 days for the iPod and printer. and no cutting out UPCs!

howcome you dont need to cut UPC? Last year you had to give them all! That would be awesome if you didnt have to do it anymore, thats the most annoying part.

[dbernie41]

I just called in to the local Apple Store to ask about the return/rebuy thing for recently purchase computers and the guy told me that I just needed to have purchased the computer within the last 25 days. Not sure why he told me 25 rather than 14. He also said I just needed to bring in the empty box and my receipt to do the transaction and that I would not be charged a restocking fee.

So did you actually go and try this?

[dlastmango]

I don't even have the items yet and I was able to submit my rebates (299 + 100) online right after they shipped. 3-5 business days for the check to be mailed. could not be any easier! THANKS APPLE!

[Gigemaggies06]

So did you actually go and try this?

Yes, just had to bring in the box and receipt. I must add though that today was day 14 for me so I was still in that time frame, but in person, the guy did mention that they would do it for purchases within 30 days so take that for what it's worth. I wonder if 30 days is the limit for unopened box returns? I figured he just did the transaction as an unopened return and rebuy along with the touch. It's probably worth a visit or phone call if you're at least within that 30 day time frame; can't hurt. All in all it's gonna cost me roughly $140 for a 16 gb ipod touch and I couldn't be happier.:)

[JW008]

If I order on September 15 and Apple schedules an event anywhere from September 16-29 to introduce new MacBooks, would I still be eligible for the free iPod as well as be able to trade in the old model MacBook for the new model? If that's the case, I'm waiting until September 15 to order! (Unless of course new MacBooks are introduced before then!)

I'm in the market for a new laptop, but am in no hurry. I'd like the new model of MacBook, but the free iPod is more important to me...

[meichigo]

I actually registered just for this, because a lot of people were mentioning it.

As far as I could recall, Apple's education discount also applies to k-12 students. But when I actually went to look it up, it appears that it doesn't. My perspective was probably skewed because a) both my parents teach and are therefore eligible, and b) I started taking community college classes like 7 years ago (when I was still in high school).

This is the exact wording stated in the terms in conditions for this deal:
"EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE QUALIFICATIONS: Faculty and staff of higher education institutions and students attending or accepted into a higher education institution are eligible. Any employee of a public or private K–12 institution or Qualified Homeschoolers in the United States or District of Columbia are eligible.
School board members who are currently serving as elected or appointed members are eligible. PTA or PTO executives currently serving as elected or appointed officers are eligible. "

Additionally, the apple store for education site has these options:
To buy for yourself, first choose your category.

* College or university student
* College or university faculty, administration, or staff member
* K-12 teacher or staff member
* Find out about homeschool pricing

So in neither case are k-12 students mentioned, just faculty. But it's worth asking an employee at the local apple store about anyway. Also there is a slim chance you can buy a computer through your school.

And as for combining this with other rebates, aside from the fact that they are displaying the promo next to other rebate offers on the site (if anyone wants Adobe CS3, they also do a HOT summer deal on it), if they DIDN'T want you to combine rebates they would probably post something like "Cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, or promotion."



As for this offer in general... I gave it a negative because, while it's a great deal, I was counting on this offer applying to the classic. My dad is actually getting the iPod, and I'm getting the computer. He has an unlocked iPhone (to use in Mexico), so an iTouch would be pretty redundant. When I told him the details of the deal, he semi-decided to get a 32gb iTouch, but hasn't decided if he wants to keep it or craigslist/ebay it and get an 80gb classic instead.
If there was a 64gb iTouch we would both be more interested... I currently have about 63gb of mp3s, and he is a musician/music teacher with a big cd/vinyl collection that he needs to transfer to mp3, and 32gb just sounds suspiciously like potentially not enough room.
I'm also curious to see when they update the macbook pros. I get angry every time I look at the meager differences in specs from the middle MB versus low-end MBP and think about the $700 price difference.

So, I'm anxiously awaiting next week's announcements. Hoping and praying for new MBPs sooner rather than later.

[lacereza]

Back to school offers in Australia take place...

wait for it...

As uni students are preparing to go back to school


January-April or suchlike. Funny, that :)

[Koreos]

I have a question, how does the rebate work exactly? If you bought it online with a visa card...?

[rohanp]

Back to school offers in Australia take place...

wait for it...

As uni students are preparing to go back to school


January-April or suchlike. Funny, that :)


haha yeah it is weird... so i should wait till next year then huh ?? very interesting, hopefully by then theyve upgraded the MBP's so it will be a win-win situation :) ... and another question, not in the relevant thread but will a MBP be cheaper in australia or china ?!?! and will i have to be a student in china to avail the offer in china (coz i study in australia) ??

[PhillyXJ]

Instead of taking the ipod do you know if you can just get $299 off instead?

[GSV]

Instead of taking the ipod do you know if you can just get $299 off instead?

The iPod must be purchased at the same time as the computer, then a check gets mailed to you later for $299 (or $199 if you chose the Nano). Unfortunately there's no automatic discounts on the system if you don't want the iPod. If you really don't want the iPod, you could just sell it.

[dbernie41]

Yes, just had to bring in the box and receipt. I must add though that today was day 14 for me so I was still in that time frame, but in person, the guy did mention that they would do it for purchases within 30 days so take that for what it's worth. I wonder if 30 days is the limit for unopened box returns? I figured he just did the transaction as an unopened return and rebuy along with the touch. It's probably worth a visit or phone call if you're at least within that 30 day time frame; can't hurt. All in all it's gonna cost me roughly $140 for a 16 gb ipod touch and I couldn't be happier.:)

Which store exactly was this?

[dbernie41]

I called my local apple store and was told 14 days but I am just going to go there with the box and receipt in hand and see if I can make it happen. I will let you guys know how it goes!

[Phillyzero]

They do random audits where you must provide proof (ie class schedule). For the vast majority, you're taken on your word.
I don't understand why they didn't keep the same system as how you regularly enter the Apple Education online store, by entering your student number/ID once you choose your university/college.

[dunni]

I am up at UConn and I went to go buy an iMac and the guy said the iPod promotion didn't start till next week. He said they got an email that it started on the 3rd, but they aren't getting a shipment of iPods until mid next week.....lame.

[illidian]

I don't understand why they didn't keep the same system as how you regularly enter the Apple Education online store, by entering your student number/ID once you choose your university/college.

I can enter the Apple Education Online Store simply by entering in a University... Is this different for you?

It is much simpler for Apple not to have an ID number for every University and College student in the United States.

[Pointbreakd]

Just bring your receipt in and they will still let you get the rebate if you are under 14 days.

See Here:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=491212

[BOSS10L]

Here's my question though...

I bought a MB back in late January, and my aging PC is due to be relegated to "kid's machine" duty soon. My wife has talked about getting another laptop, and I figured it would be a good time for me to upgrade to a MBP and give her the MB. Either that, or I might decide on an iMac.

My question is this:

According to the Apple website,


PURCHASE QUANTITY
Faculty, Staff and Students purchasing from the Apple Store for Education Individuals will be allowed to purchase the following quantities of product per academic school year:

Desktop: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
Notebook: One (1) may be purchased per academic year


Does this mean I can purchase my new MBP or iMac in late August seeing as it is the beginning of a new academic year for my school, or does Apple do the Jan-December thing?

I already have an iPhone so an iPod Touch wouldn't make or break any deals, but seeing as we're in the market anyway, free is free.

[Gigemaggies06]

Which store exactly was this?

The Apple Store in Baybrook Mall in SE Texas.

[condor]

I am up at UConn and I went to go buy an iMac and the guy said the iPod promotion didn't start till next week. He said they got an email that it started on the 3rd, but they aren't getting a shipment of iPods until mid next week.....lame.

Why don't you drive down to Westfarms and buy it at the Apple Store there? It's less than an hour from UConn and I am sure they have iPods and iMacs in stock and you can use your student discount there as well.

[MMDR]

Hi,
I'm a dutch student and have booked a trip to Vegas in July. Do you think it is possible to benefit from the back to school promo while i'm there? It is not stated in the terms and conditions, that you have to be a U.S. citizen or have to be enrolled in a school or university in the U.S.
But i wonder if you must fill out on the rebate-form, which school or university you're from. Can anyone who filled out this form, answer this question? I noted, that you do need to fill out an address in the U.S. That will be no problem, because we're going to visit my boyfriends uncle.

[Sanosuke]

Hi, I have a quick question.

I am getting a MacBook Black this summer, and I was wondering if I can get this offer at Fry's if I tell them about this...?

Thanks.

[dinostars]

Hi, I have a quick question.

I am getting a MacBook Black this summer, and I was wondering if I can get this offer at Fry's if I tell them about this...?

Thanks.

The site says nothing about resellers offering this promotion.

[dbernie41]

Woo... I bought my MBP on may 15th and I walked into the store with my box and receipt in hand and the first person I came to I said "I know I am a few days outside of your 14 day return policy but I was hoping you guys could help me out with a return/rebuy." And they pointed me directly to a cashier and the whole thing went off without a hitch.

When I called earlier on the phone I was told "14 days". But I'm glad I went in-store and tried cuz now I have an iPod touch for about $20!

[illidian]

Here's my question though...

I bought a MB back in late January, and my aging PC is due to be relegated to "kid's machine" duty soon. My wife has talked about getting another laptop, and I figured it would be a good time for me to upgrade to a MBP and give her the MB. Either that, or I might decide on an iMac.

My question is this:

According to the Apple website,


Does this mean I can purchase my new MBP or iMac in late August seeing as it is the beginning of a new academic year for my school, or does Apple do the Jan-December thing?

I already have an iPhone so an iPod Touch wouldn't make or break any deals, but seeing as we're in the market anyway, free is free.

If Apple says per academic year, then you're free to interpret that to mean whatever type of calendar your institution is on is fine.

If you're on the quarter system, then that's typically September to June.
If you're on the semester system, then that's typically August to May.

However, many other types of schedules exist. The term "academic year" is not defined by Apple - you must define it with your own circumstances.

[BOSS10L]

If Apple says per academic year, then you're free to interpret that to mean whatever type of calendar your institution is on is fine.

If you're on the quarter system, then that's typically September to June.
If you're on the semester system, then that's typically August to May.

However, many other types of schedules exist. The term "academic year" is not defined by Apple - you must define it with your own circumstances.

Thanks. I'm on the semester system. New Apple in August! :cool:

[nidserz]

hi guys/gals,

i just purchased my first mac, a 20" imac, and took advantage of this deal... i already had an ipod touch but i paid $100 extra for a 16gb and gave it to my sister-in-law.

anyways i read above that some of you did the rebate online, im in Canada and in the store was told i have to cut out the UPC labels, etc, etc. and it takes 6 weeks to get my check :(

anybody have experience with canadian apple store yet? maybe the online rebate is just in US?

thanks! can't wait to start using my iMac!

[LastZion]

I just ordered a new MBP, going to give mine to my sister as she's going off to college. Great deal! Hope that we (Canada) can do the rebate online, that would be sweet. Went for the 32gig IPT, hopefully there aren't any major updates on Monday, not that a trip to the local apple store won't sort that afterwards.

Pretty pumped for my new comp!

[deputylove8]

YEAH! it is finally here even in Singapore. WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[nidserz]

I just ordered a new MBP, going to give mine to my sister as she's going off to college. Great deal! Hope that we (Canada) can do the rebate online, that would be sweet. Went for the 32gig IPT, hopefully there aren't any major updates on Monday, not that a trip to the local apple store won't sort that afterwards.

Pretty pumped for my new comp!

hey, congrats on the purchase.
i compared the apple store for US online vs the Canada online store and for US its submit form ONLINE before oct 15 and in Canada it is MAIL IN with UPC labels (within 30 days according to the rep in store).
sucks but hope that clears it up for some of us Canadian buyers.

[cthomet]

im not sure why some of the recent buyers didnt wait till wwdc just in case there are updates since its not that far off now. maybe not everyone is as careful/patient as me. more power to you i spose

[Phillyzero]

I can enter the Apple Education Online Store simply by entering in a University... Is this different for you?

It is much simpler for Apple not to have an ID number for every University and College student in the United States.

It's the same for me, but I meant PRIOR to this promotion; to access the Education online store, after you chose your university/college, you were required to enter your ID before you can access the 100-200$ savings etc...

[Squid7085]

I wasn't planning on getting a new Mac before college this year, well, I was planning on it, but my budget situation doesn't agree. I have a nice little PowerBook, and would like to go to the MacBook Pro, but again, cash flow, and I really don't want to settle for a MacBook, rather wait. However, with this, I might go for it. I have an iPhone, so I really don't need the Touch, so I could sell it, as I have a few friends that might buy it. Humm, decisions. Do I really need 512 Video memory anyways? I was planning on going with the second tier 15 inch model, but I can't seem to see much of a difference between the two that makes it worth spending that much more.

[LastZion]

im not sure why some of the recent buyers didnt wait till wwdc just in case there are updates since its not that far off now. maybe not everyone is as careful/patient as me. more power to you i spose

Like I said in my post above, if updates are at WWDC then its just a matter of taking comp to local Apple store and getting it upgraded (under 14 day). This way if no updates come (none are seriously rumoured for MBP) then I will have my comp sooner ;)

[ak87]

For Singapore, you can only get the promotion only is it? can you get the rebate in store?

[ak87]

For Singapore, you can only get the promotion if you buy online is it? can you get the rebate in store?

[AiralynRose]

Bought an iMac on May 24th, we took the receipt in today and they returned and gave us the touch. :-)

[dmac1050]

Bought a MBP on May 17th. Went to store with receipt in hand. Walked out 5 minutes later with a touch. Now I just need to decide what to do with it (Keep or sell). I wish I could have gotten a classic instead.

[cliffrouse11bas]

I submitted the rebate online and it said nothing about sending in the UPC. Are we for sure not going to need them later.

[DiamondMac]

im not sure why some of the recent buyers didnt wait till wwdc just in case there are updates since its not that far off now. maybe not everyone is as careful/patient as me. more power to you i spose

Most just didn't know either that WWDC was about to go on OR that Apple does this back-to-school special

I had to tell 2 family members and friends about both events so they would wait as they were all about to buy Apple computers right before WWDC

Unless you are on here or another Mac forum, it isn't that easy to find out to be honest

[josophen]

Who knows when this promotion will come to Finland??:confused:Have they forgotten us?

[cliffrouse11bas]

Also, I purchased a new MacBook Pro and I will still be in my 14 day window if they happen to do an update, but I just can't see them updating the MacBook Pro right now.

[farah03]

aww! ya hopefully we'l get the same deal in the uk!

i was just wondering the post above was written a while ago. have there been any changes yet to the back to school promo offers with the mac and a free ipod?
i was really hoping that this offer will be available in the UK! Does anybody know for sure if it is?
thanks!!:(

[s3adog]

All rebates are now submitted online through www.apple.com/promo .

You only need to fill in identifying information, your receipt number, "RXXX.......", and the total price of everything on your receipt in dollars and cents.

You get instant confirmation that your check in $XXX.XX will be on its way in 3 to 5 business days, and you'll get a receipt to print.

You no longer need to send in any receipt, UPC's, or play the paper chase.

FYI,
SD

[nidserz]

All rebates are now submitted online through www.apple.com/promo .

You only need to fill in identifying information, your receipt number, "RXXX.......", and the total price of everything on your receipt in dollars and cents.

You get instant confirmation that your check in $XXX.XX will be on its way in 3 to 5 business days, and you'll get a receipt to print.

You no longer need to send in any receipt, UPC's, or play the paper chase.

FYI,
SD

once again this only seems to hold true for the US and not Canada. Canadians have to submit UPC labels and mail-in the rebate :(
US vs Canadian Apple Stores online say different things...
US - submit online
Canadian - mail-in
I also purchased through a Canadian Apple Store and was told to mail-in the UPC labels, etc.

[aar]

New iPods September 16th!

for real? what are your sources. cause the back to school promotion ends on september 15th....

[bankshot]

New iPods September 16th!
for real? what are your sources. cause the back to school promotion ends on september 15th....

You just named the source: the fact that this promotion ends on the 15th. Given that information, it is reasonable to speculate that no new iPods will be released until at least September 16, after the promotion.

[collegedu3]

Does anyone have any idea about why we may want to wait? Should college students wait for the new iPod touches? Is technology at a point that Apple can produce 60 or 80 gig iPod touch models and sell them at reasonable prices? With the college discount, we can still get a 32 gig for $200.

We're unlikely to see a different design, so the only updates I can imagine are more storage, better battery, etc. My evidence: the iPhone received only minor tech and cosmetic improvements (along with, of course, the drop in price) - what is in store for the iPod touch?

[KHook321]

All rebates are now submitted online through www.apple.com/promo .

You only need to fill in identifying information, your receipt number, "RXXX.......", and the total price of everything on your receipt in dollars and cents.

You get instant confirmation that your check in $XXX.XX will be on its way in 3 to 5 business days, and you'll get a receipt to print.

You no longer need to send in any receipt, UPC's, or play the paper chase.

FYI,
SD

Wow, you get it in 3 to 5 business days and can submit online? That's great and makes this offer even more tempting. I hate dealing with typical rebates.

I just can't decide if I should get in on this deal or wait for the new MBs. The cost is obviously a big plus for this deal.

[collegedu3]

I just can't decide if I should get in on this deal or wait for the new MBs. The cost is obviously a big plus for this deal.

When are these new MB's likely to come out - July or September/later?

[osin]

did anyone try an Adobe's product discount as well?

[Macsforcollege?]

Will they announce this week if MB will be updated and when they will come out??? WIll they talk about MB at all?

[cthomet]

Will they announce this week if MB will be updated and when they will come out??? WIll they talk about MB at all?

look at the threads in the notebook section. theres much talk about revision dates there. some say after july 14th (montevina) some say after promo ends (sept 15th) others say when nehalem is released (2009-macworld maybe)

[Macsforcollege?]

whenever it is, i hope apple tells us so we know. If its july 14th then i can wait. it will be a good deal with the back to school deal if that works...if its in September then thats too late.

[collegedu3]

I was just browsing my University's discounted store, and I found that iPod Touch's are discounted by 70 when shipped after September 22. The store also has iPod Touch's that will ship in 1-3 business days for full price. It seems that September 20-22 might be the time at which Apple introduces new iPod Touch's.

[iJiten]

Does anything think that when Apple runs out of iPod touches, if they do, will only offer the iPod nano for the promotion?

[collegedu3]

Currently customers can apply the $299 discount to any one iPod product; not just the iPod Touch.

[illidian]

Does anyone have any idea about why we may want to wait? Should college students wait for the new iPod touches? Is technology at a point that Apple can produce 60 or 80 gig iPod touch models and sell them at reasonable prices? With the college discount, we can still get a 32 gig for $200.

We're unlikely to see a different design, so the only updates I can imagine are more storage, better battery, etc. My evidence: the iPhone received only minor tech and cosmetic improvements (along with, of course, the drop in price) - what is in store for the iPod touch?

There isn't much that can come for the Touch. If Apple was able to release models with more memory, then we would have seen a yet-higher end iPhone for power users. There's no new hardware to be put in - they barely even touched the iPhone. You will not regret a 32gig iPod Touch for $200 - those won't be around for quite some time.

whenever it is, i hope apple tells us so we know. If its july 14th then i can wait. it will be a good deal with the back to school deal if that works...if its in September then thats too late.

Apple will not announce their new notebooks ahead of time. Don't plan on it. The first time you hear about them, they'll be available.

Does anything think that when Apple runs out of iPod touches, if they do, will only offer the iPod nano for the promotion?

Apple will not run out of Touches. You don't have to worry about that.

[urbanskywalker]

I bought a new imac last summer with the same deal. The free ipod deal was not affected by the new imac release. I suspect the same will happen again this July when new MacBooks are released.

[happylau]

If I buy everything online will the rebate get to my home within a month? That's the time I have until I leave my current apartment...

Can I submit the rebate right after I purchase the Mac+ipod online or do I have to wait until it ships??

[osin]

you should receive the rebate check within a week...

and you can try to submit the rebate right after you will receive the receipt number... if this will not work just wait couple hours...

[happylau]

wow thanks :) That should go smooth :)

[egroeg5]

When's this coming to the uk?