Should I Buy My New iMac At The Apple Store Or Online ?

[NyMetsFan08]

Hey again everyone !!! I was just wondering should I buy my new iMac at the Apple Store or online. Is there a difference most likely not at all but just thought I asked.

[Tallest Skil]

You can get far more BTO options online.

You can get faster shipping times at the Apple Store.

[DeaconGraves]

You can make customizations online. Otherwise, there's not much difference.

[Paix247]

Are you getting a Free iPod deal or a Printer rebate? If so, do it online. Nothing to mail in, and you get your rebate in about a week!

[NyMetsFan08]

Are you getting a Free iPod deal or a Printer rebate? If so, do it online. Nothing to mail in, and you get your rebate in about a week!
Wow really in a week I never knew that. Does the printer deal take about a week also. If it does that is great !

[tri3limited]

im not sure if the rebate applies over the phone (it did two years ago with my macbook and ipod) but its always possible to try and negotiate a free copy of mobileme/applecare/iwork which is well worth doing...

"not sure i can afford or need applecare... would have to get the cheaper mac computer product"

"well how about apple care for free if u buy the more expensive model?"

"okay!"

[muldul]

Well you can get a fee iPod and printer from buying online, the only advantage of buying in-store is you get our mac straight away

[Dmac77]

I bought mine from the store, because I have a instant gratification issue:D, and I also wanted a stock model (no BTO Options) if I you want to BTO you have to order online. Oh and if you buy in a store, everyone in the mall (in my case) gets to envy you and your new Mac while you walk to your car:D

Don

[iChrisG]

I would suggest buying it in the store, because it's more of an expierence. Also, you can get the help, and the questions you need.

I hope you enjoy it!

-Chris

[nintendude]

for the printer rebate you can do the rebate in store by using one of the demo computers