Powerbook & iPod Education Special

[Grimace]

I've just gotten word that people who qualify for EDU pricing might want to wait a week or so before buying an iPod or Powerbook. The PBs were just updated, so I'm thinking it's an iPod / Powerbook special - like buy a Powerbook, get a half-price iPod!! I'm not 100% sure if it is aimed at the back-to-school market - or if it is exclusive to EDU customers.

This may be the start of back-to-school specials. Apple has done this in the past, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary.

I have never made a rumors claim before - so I have ZERO credibility thus far. But, that also shows that I am careful about flaunting half-baked info. I believe in this - you can too if you like. All I'm saying is - if you are thinking of getting a new iPod - maybe wait a week. :D

[EDIT] THIS WAS JUST ANNOUNCED!! :D :D
http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/2041/579/store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/cp_top_cramjam_ipp_0704.gif

[Bossx20]

I was waiting for a promo like this before I bought my powerbook. That would be great if it happened! :D

[Grimace]

I'm trying to remember what Apple did before. I remember there was a Powerbook/iBook special in conjunction with iPods, printers - but I don't remember any other details - does anyone recall what last fall brought Edu customers??

[Chip NoVaMac]

Sounds like a lot of things happening in a couple of weeks.

[Soire]

I just ordered a 40 gig personalized iPod and it's on its way from China as I write this. If they release 4th gen. iPods I may break down and cry...

But thanks for the info! ;)

[Grimace]

My personal opinion is that I don't think it will be a next generation of iPods. I think it will be a special to start diminishing the supply before a next generation in September/October - just in time for the pre-holiday shopping rush!!

[Phatpat]

Apple did a similar thing last summer. $200 off an iPod with purchase of a Powerbook, $100 off of an HP printer. I took full advantage of it and got a $69 iPod and a free HP 5150 printer.

[Grimace]

Ah yes - that was the deal. Maybe Apple will add iSights to the list of discounted hardware when purchased with a powerbook. I think IM is still an integral part of the college experience.

[jsw]

Sounds like a lot of things happening in a couple of weeks.

Ah, but when isn't that true? Especially if you put your hands up and do air quotes when you say "a couple of weeks". ;)

[GeorgeTheMonkey]

Ah, but when isn't that true? Especially if you put your hands up and do air quotes when you say "a couple of weeks". ;)
Oh please, I need something more than "a couple of weeks." ;) Am about to buy a PowerBook from Apple's Edu Store (17" most likely), but extra booty certainly would be enticing. :cool: I just despise this waiting period -- I never know when to buy! :eek:

[Grimace]

Ah, but when isn't that true? Especially if you put your hands up and do air quotes when you say "a couple of weeks". ;)

Well, keep in mind that I didn't say "a couple of weeks" - I would give it one week. If I'm wrong - so be it. But I wasn't saying the notorious "couple of weeks" - I'm saying one week. Absolute tops - two weeks from this past Tuesday.

[jjc48]

My school is offering the 15" 1.5ghz/80gb/512 ram for $2149. The HD is 4200 rpm and the video card is the 64mb ATI Radeon. I was really interested in this, but I can't upgrade the HD, single DIMM ram, or video card and still get the extra $150 off compared to the normal educational discount.

Should I buy this one anyway? The only pro-app I use is PhotoShop and just do regular web surfing, iTunes, IM, write papers, digital camera work, and play the occasinal game of WarCraft III. I know this is more than what I need, but the extra HD and video memory is too good to pass up on.

I'm going to consider the iPod deal which is only through the Apple Store, so I'm not in any rush to purchase. I did the same thing last year for the 867 12" PB with a 10gb iPod.

Any thoughts?

[madtodaimax]

I was looking for a powerbook right before they updated them. I saw a few schools in the UC system that were offering discounted printers and free iPods with purchase of a powerbook or iBook.

[puckhead193]

(dumb question) "Do you get more money off if you go to school A or school B...or is it the same price for all schools...."?
I was thinking/am getting a powerbook for college, but i don't need an ipod... i have the 30 gig...although a 40 would be nice......

[gdl96]

well I was planning on ordering an iPod and powerbook in the next few weeks from the edu store for college this fall. even more reason to switch to a mac!

[plus_c]

(dumb question) "Do you get more money off if you go to school A or school B...or is it the same price for all schools...."?

Most schools (and all BTO) get a standard education discount. However...if your school moves enough Macs, Apple might give a special extra discount for buying in volume. For example, Penn/Drexel/University of the Arts in Philadelphia (three separate universities, one Apple volume buying deal) get special extra discounts because they move so many Macs. So check with your school before you buy.

[Grimace]

(dumb question) "Do you get more money off if you go to school A or school B...or is it the same price for all schools...."?
I was thinking/am getting a powerbook for college, but i don't need an ipod... i have the 30 gig...although a 40 would be nice......

To state it differently - all orders placed through the Apple education store have the same price - no matter what school you are from. Prices from the bookstore (et al) at each campus might be different. One of the more common deals is the same price as Apple Edu, but Applecare is $79/99 if you buy it at the same time as the computer.

[Chip NoVaMac]

Well, keep in mind that I didn't say "a couple of weeks" - I would give it one week. If I'm wrong - so be it. But I wasn't saying the notorious "couple of weeks" - I'm saying one week. Absolute tops - two weeks from this past Tuesday.

And I was having some fun from another thread about iMac G5's. Someone distributor suggested they wait a "couple of weeks".

[Grimace]

And I was having some fun from another thread about iMac G5's. Someone distributor suggested they wait a "couple of weeks".

Still, anytime someone says "just wait a couple of weeks" - I get skeptical. Something always happens if you wait long enough. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if iMacs came out in a week or two. But, that is just a personal opinion - I have nothing to back that up.

I do have more than a gut feeling about an Edu special involving Powerbooks (maybe iBooks too) and iPods. If it doesn't come to pass, you can flame me with left over 4th of July fireworks! :eek:

[michaelrjohnson]

(dumb question) "Do you get more money off if you go to school A or school B...or is it the same price for all schools...."?

Nope. Same all around (at least as far as I've seen).

[GroverDoc]

I am almost physically aching for this to be true. I remember last summer when I passed on the iPod + Mac promotion expecting some amazing new hardware. If I remember right, last summers promotion was not restricted to edu customers. Anyway, can anyone else corroborate that a new iPod promotion will be coming next week?

[Chip NoVaMac]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=24008&highlight=powerbook+ipod+promotion

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=34130&page=2&pp=25&highlight=powerbook+ipod+promotion

Message 43

[michaelrjohnson]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=24008&highlight=powerbook+ipod+promotion

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=34130&page=2&pp=25&highlight=powerbook+ipod+promotion

Message 43

Thank you! That's exactly what we were looking for. I REALLY hope they do this again this year.

[Grimace]

Heard that the retail stores will be carrying the 15" PB with 1gb RAM and the 80GB 5400rpm HDD as a ready to go out the door option.

I hope that this turns out to be true. Unlike the word that the iBook 14" was to be made availble with the SDD drive as an out the door option.

Ha!! I knew we'd start to hear more about Powerbooks!! :p

[Chip NoVaMac]

Ha!! I knew we'd start to hear more about Powerbooks!! :p

I think that Apple is trying to meet demand. Also I think that they are wanting their retail stores to be able to give what most people want, when they want it.

[Grimace]

I just got more confirmation that there will be a special promotion coming up involving iPods and Powerbooks. (I'm not sure if together, or separately)

I *still* can't get a definitive date - either this week (tomorrow) or next week. I'll probe a little more. I promise to never talk-up a rumor again if this doesn't come to pass!! :)

[Chip NoVaMac]

I just got more confirmation that there will be a special promotion coming up involving iPods and Powerbooks. (I'm not sure if together, or separately)

I *still* can't get a definitive date - either this week (tomorrow) or next week. I'll probe a little more. I promise to never talk-up a rumor again if this doesn't come to pass!! :)

I guess at this point no info on what is going to happen?

[jhomayne]

considering that i've just ordered an ibook there is sure to be some sort of promotion announced in say.. the next 5 minutes

:rolleyes:

[GeorgeTheMonkey]

considering that i've just ordered an ibook there is sure to be some sort of promotion announced in say.. the next 5 minutes

:rolleyes:
Oh, naturally. :D

Thanks Carleton! Look forward to seeing what's next in the Apple machine. :) (Hopefully something involving ridiculously inexpensive 17" PowerBooks, free iPods, and $20 iSights. :p)

[jknight8907]

I think there will definitley be a promotion:

My sister just got her brand new 15" PB, so of course there will be!

[FasterSoonerNow]

If the special promotion involves a reduction in price to the actual Powerbook, isn't there some sort of 10 day grace period after you buy it to take advantage of deals you just missed out on?

[U2Rules!]

:confused: I just ordered a powerbook, if some special incentive were to be offered could I return it and reorder t with the incentive?

[Mem]

I sure hope this happens. I'm about to order a Powerbook, but I'll wait a bit, just to be sure. No hurry. Anyone think that they'll wait til they hit the 1 billion song mark and then have the Powerbook and iPod sale? I know they're already giving away quite a bundle to whoever downloads that one billionth song, but maybe they'll offer something so the rest of us can celebrate. ;)

[jhomayne]

oh ****

i knew i should have waited.. :rolleyes:

[jbrjake]

I sure hope this happens. I'm about to order a Powerbook, but I'll wait a bit, just to be sure. No hurry. Anyone think that they'll wait til they hit the 1 billion song mark and then have the Powerbook and iPod sale? I know they're already giving away quite a bundle to whoever downloads that one billionth song, but maybe they'll offer something so the rest of us can celebrate. ;)

I know I'm waiting to buy a new laptop until a promotion appears. I speculate it'll be real soon--maybe tomorrow when the business week starts? July 1st was the rollover point where edu customers who had purchased a computer last year could get another with the discount. But I'll wait a week or a little more. It's possible Apple could make the business decision that 'book sales will be strong enough without a summer promotion, thanks to people who were planning to get an iMac, but need it before September. An iPod promotion would be nifty.

Since they're hyping the 1 billionth song so much, my gut says that when they finish their countdown, something will happen. Maybe they'll premiere the new iPod then? Or a 60gig revision of the current one? If nothing else, they have been buying up all those 60gg hds, right? At that point, it would be reasonable to have a promotion to clear out inventory of the old models while the new ones are in production...then again, it's more like Apple to have the promotion first, and then premiere the new models, like they just did with the displays.

[Grimace]

oh ****

i knew i should have waited.. :rolleyes:

No way, if you wait forever - you'll never get anywhere!!

You have a 10 day grace period for price reductions, but I have heard nothing, zip, zilch, zero about a price reduction. I don't think that would make sense right now either. The Powerbooks were somewhat recently updated and are selling well.

A price reduction has to take into account future costs too. If PB X sells for $1999, that PB X revB shouldn't sell for more. (A G5 PB should not raise the price; do not turn this into a G5 PB thread please!)

Price drops must be sustainable - and are therefore infrequent.

Combo deals with iPods and printers get some people to spend more than they might otherwise. I got my father to buy a Powerbook last year so that I could get a cheap iPod! :D

[Grimace]

I know I'm waiting to buy a new laptop until a promotion appears. I speculate it'll be real soon--maybe tomorrow when the business week starts? July 1st was the rollover point where edu customers who had purchased a computer last year could get another with the discount.

Excellent point!!! I think that has been forgotten by some. Apple knows that EDU customers may itching to spend - why not have a promotion to quench that thirst? :p

[Disco]

Just checked my university store's site, and then went in to check on the promotion. Seems to be a 300 dollar rebate for the 15gb ipod with any ibook or powerbook. Though it was a mistake to have it on the site so early they did tell me that was the deal. I also know that office pro is bundled with these computers but I think that offer is just what my school is doing.

But either way check-out http://pcpc.dal.ca/Laptops.html :)

[madforrit]

Just checked my university store's site, and then went in to check on the promotion. Seems to be a 300 dollar rebate for the 15gb ipod with any ibook or powerbook. Though it was a mistake to have it on the site so early they did tell me that was the deal. I also know that office pro is bundled with these computers but I think that offer is just what my school is doing.

But either way check-out http://pcpc.dal.ca/Laptops.html :)

The $300 rebate is a good deal, but your school is selling the 15GB for 369?! It should be 299 regular price, 269 edu discount. Basically, with that $300 rebate you should be getting the 15gb ipod for free. But it seems like your school's store will still make $70 on that...maybe it's a misprint.

Anyways, if this turns out to be the promo, it's not bad - free 15gb ipod with laptop purchase! I already have a 15gb ipod...what should I do with the new one I get, ebay it? Oh I know, I'll just give it to the next poster...
:p

EDIT: oh, oops...just realized your school's in Canada...lol :rolleyes:

[iSaint]

Just checked my university store's site, and then went in to check on the promotion. Seems to be a 300 dollar rebate for the 15gb ipod with any ibook or powerbook. Though it was a mistake to have it on the site so early they did tell me that was the deal. I also know that office pro is bundled with these computers but I think that offer is just what my school is doing.

But either way check-out http://pcpc.dal.ca/Laptops.html :)

Also, seems $1,499 is a little steep for a 12" iBook!!

Isn't booty another word for pirate treasure? (see page one of thread)

EDIT didn't see that sorry!

[Chip NoVaMac]

Also, seems $1,499 is a little steep for a 12" iBook!!

Isn't booty another word for pirate treasure? (see page one of thread)

These prices are for Canada. The iBook is actually a good deal compared to the Canada retail of $1499. For $50Can you get the office 2004.

[Grimace]

Just checked my university store's site, and then went in to check on the promotion. Seems to be a 300 dollar rebate for the 15gb ipod with any ibook or powerbook. Though it was a mistake to have it on the site so early they did tell me that was the deal. I also know that office pro is bundled with these computers but I think that offer is just what my school is doing.

But either way check-out http://pcpc.dal.ca/Laptops.html :)

Let it begin!!! With one university, I'm not ready to say "I told you so" yet! :D I hope this is just an early release of a university-wide Apple Promotion.

What would be the dollar conversion for the rebate? $200 Rebate with iBook/Powerbook and an iPod?

[question fear]

oooh, oooh, lets fan the fires of rumors!
anyone remember last year it was only a month or so past the edu/ipod promotion that they rolled out higher capacity ipods and dropped the 15 in favor of the 20???

-carly

[michaelrjohnson]

The reason that I am not waiting for my purchase, (might happen today! :D) is because Apple won't offer something for free. There will be a discount of some sort, sure, however, for a student on a budget it's just not practical for me to wait just to have to spend more money.

While I'd love an iPod, I love not being broke more. ;)

[Grimace]

The reason that I am not waiting for my purchase, (might happen today! :D) is because Apple won't offer something for free. There will be a discount of some sort, sure, however, for a student on a budget it's just not practical for me to wait just to have to spend more money.

While I'd love an iPod, I love not being broke more. ;)

Definitely, I think we were hinting that Apple would give anything away for free. Just tempt people like you into getting an iPod. A $200 rebate wouldn't tempt you? :D

[Chip NoVaMac]

Definitely, I think we were hinting that Apple would give anything away for free. Just tempt people like you into getting an iPod. A $200 rebate wouldn't tempt you? :D

I'd take a 15gb iPod for $99 after rebate with a PB purchase.

[michaelrjohnson]

Definitely, I think we were hinting that Apple would give anything away for free. Just tempt people like you into getting an iPod. A $200 rebate wouldn't tempt you? :D

You know, it would be tempting... but that's another $100! The money keeps rolling out!

BONUS POINT: Can anyone tell me where the line "...The money keeps rolling out" comes from?

[debo]

If you don't want it let me know and I'll give you the $100 (or more) for it.

[michaelrjohnson]

If you don't want it let me know and I'll give you the $100 (or more) for it.

IF this promotion were to happen, and
IF I were to wait until then to purchase,
I could *easily* sell it for the full "new" price.

But, I'm not going to wait. ;)

[debo]

IF this promotion were to happen, and
IF I were to wait until then to purchase,
I could *easily* sell it for the full "new" price.


I'm aware.

[daxdagr8t]

I went to the apple store yesterday and bought mysef a new pb. I asked the sales guy about the ipod deal and he said that it wil likely happen but not untli late july or august. He also said that they Might receive delivery of ipod mini this week thus im going there everyday for the rest of the week, this is the in the apple store in southe cost plaza in costa mesa.

[Disco]

Yay!

Go me and my ever so minor investigations (save for the date of course). Yes this is a Canadian university, but with a $69 ipod I am happy, which would lead me to believe it will be a 250 rebate in the states. They may want to compete with Dell on this one, that has the throw an ipod get money off deal. But this is all speculation.

But what I really want is a the rebate to apply to mini's and for the mini to come to Canada!! I want one soooooo bad. I am a runner and that would seem to be a better fit then the bigger ipod.

[Grimace]

I went to the apple store yesterday and bought mysef a new pb. I asked the sales guy about the ipod deal and he said that it wil likely happen but not untli late july or august. He also said that they Might receive delivery of ipod mini this week thus im going there everyday for the rest of the week, this is the in the apple store in southe cost plaza in costa mesa.

That makes more sense than the beginning of July to me too. But then again, July 1 marks the new buying season for EDU customers. Oh well, if Apple has nothing by next Tuesday, I will hang my head in shame. :(

[Chip NoVaMac]

That makes more sense than the beginning of July to me too. But then again, July 1 marks the new buying season for EDU customers. Oh well, if Apple has nothing by next Tuesday, I will hang my head in shame. :(

Hold your head high! You are right! $200 off iPods when purchased with iBooks and Powerbooks.

[condor]

Yes! This is what I have been waiting for to order my 12" PB. Does anyone know if this can be combined with the HP "great looking deal" printer promo? They both seem to require original UPC's cut from the boxes.

Nice job on predicting this one carletonmusic!

[Mem]

I was wondering the same thing, condor.

[Grimace]

Hold your head high! You are right! $200 off iPods when purchased with iBooks and Powerbooks.

Is there an official announcement yet??

[Grimace]

I saw this, but it isn't my iPod prediction....yet:

http://www.apple.com/education/promos/instit.html

[Mem]

Yup. Head over to the education store. Looks like it's only for college students.

[Grimace]

IT IS THERE!!! HA!!! POWERBOOK + IPOD = $200 BACK!!! :D :D :D

[U2Rules!]

I just ordered a Powerbook on Sunday and It shipped today. Can I still get in on this $200 off Ipod????

[Grimace]

I'm not sure since it shipped if you can get in on the deal. Call Apple right away and see if you can apply it. Maybe if you buy the iPod before the Powerbook arrives, Apple will go for it.


HA!! I was crushed after my rumor didn't surface on Tuesday. Now, I feel reeeeeeeeally good!! :D :D :D

[U2Rules!]

I'm not sure since it shipped if you can get in on the deal. Call Apple right away and see if you can apply it. Maybe if you buy the iPod before the Powerbook arrives, Apple will go for it.


HA!! I was crushed after my rumor didn't surface on Tuesday. Now, I feel reeeeeeeeally good!! :D :D :D

If Apple doesn't go for it, could I just return it and order another???

[Grimace]

http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/2041/579/store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/cp_top_cramjam_ipp_0704.gif

Here it is!

[iSaint]

dang I was trying to be first on the notice, and put up a new thread early this a.m. I was up for milk and cookies at 2 a.m.CST and it was on the edu site, though they were obviously working on it b/c the links to more info didn't work at times.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=78588

Woo hoo! A soon to be switcher's getting an iPod to boot!

[Grimace]

dang I was trying to be first on the notice, and put up a new thread early this a.m. I was up for milk and cookies at 2 a.m.CST and it was on the edu site, though they were obviously working on it b/c the links to more info didn't work at times.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=78588

Woo hoo! A soon to be switcher's getting an iPod to boot!

Sorry, I had this one pegged one week ago!! Check the date of the first post! :) You may be on to something with an idea to ship milk and cookies to all college students. Apple would get so many points for that!!

[Eleven]

Is this an American thing???

:mad:

[Chip NoVaMac]

Some hard choices.

It would seem that with a expiration date of 9/25/2004 that there will be no updates of the iBook, PowerBook, and iPod lines till after that.

We have been thinking about adding a second Mac to the house. Been thinking about the PM G5 or maybe wait for iMac G5 (?). My other half would then get my PB 12" rev. B. This makes it tempting to look at another PB 12" (or maybe upping to the 15" or 17"). So hard being tempted by the speed freaks here about the power of the G5's :)

[jbrjake]

Here it is!

Thanks, Carletonmusic! I am so glad I held off my Powerbook purchase because of this thread. This is awesome--I'll actually get to replace my first-gen iPod before the battery dies!

[Chip NoVaMac]

Thanks, Carletonmusic! I am so glad I held off my Powerbook purchase because of this thread. This is awesome--I'll actually get to replace my first-gen iPod before the battery dies!

Is it possible for you to keep the older iPod around with a dead battery as a external HDD for the Mac?

[jbrjake]

Is it possible for you to keep the older iPod around with a dead battery as a external HDD for the Mac?

That's an excellent idea. 5 gigs is a little small for regular storage, but it'd be a great advancement for SneakerNet. No more using flash memory to transfer files between unnetworked computers...hmmm...

Well, I might sell it real cheap to a friend who's been lusting after it for years. Or just leave it on a shelf so one day I can tell my grandkids "D'ya see the iPod yonder? Go on kiddies, touch it, put your finger on the wheel." "Grandpa! It...it moves!" "Yes, dearies...back then we didn't have touch pads on our consumer electronics. And the buttons? They don't. Even. Glow." "Gasp."

BTW, Chip? Nice attention to details. I totally skimmed past the fine print where it says valid till 9/25, and what that portends for future product announcements.

[Grimace]

I'm sure the speculation mill will start churning about the end date of this offer. Maybe iPod updates! While I may be strung up from my toes for saying this - the G4 may see one more revision in September.

[Mem]

Yes! This is what I have been waiting for to order my 12" PB. Does anyone know if this can be combined with the HP "great looking deal" printer promo? They both seem to require original UPC's cut from the boxes.

Nice job on predicting this one carletonmusic!


Can anyone answer this question? I would love to take advantage of both offers-a free printer and a $69 iPod-that's awesome!

[jbrjake]

While I may be strung up from my toes for saying this - the G4 may see one more revision in September.

Damn you, Carleton!;P (shakes fist in impotent rage) You're probably right--again--but my patience was used up waiting for the iPod promo...

I say you're probably right about there being a new G4 lineup in September, because I just placed a call to 1-800-MY-APPLE for a 1.5ghz 15" PB with 128vram, combo drive, 5400 rpm 80 gig hd, and backlit keyboard, with 512 megs of ram and a 15gig iPod, and they will have to update the product line post-haste to make what I ordered obsolete =). But that's fine. Let them introduce new stuff. I'm so happy...this laptop costs $700 less than my original TiBook did 36 months ago, and it will have 3x the speed, higher resolution, 120 megs more vram, 4x the hd space spinning 1200 more times a minute, and a cd burner. Meanwhile, 30 months after getting my iPod, I'm getting a replacement that's 3x as large, half the width, and costs $330 less. The edu store kicks ass!

[Grimace]

Can anyone answer this question? I would love to take advantage of both offers-a free printer and a $69 iPod-that's awesome!
I would call the Apple Store and see what they say. The offers were able to be coupled last year.

[Mem]

I would call the Apple Store and see what they say. The offers were able to be coupled last year.

Thanks, I'll try that inless I see something about it on the board. If you remember from last year, how did you go about providing 2 UPC codes for each offer? They seem very insistent that there be no photocopies or anything. Maybe the two rebates can be sent in together, that's the only thing I can think of. :confused:

[GroverDoc]

I might be missing something here, but why does the link on the apple.com edu homepage say "save up to $530 on an iPod and Apple laptop"? :confused: This is written in the text under Apple Promotions. Just curious.

p.s. thanks for the tip carletonmusic, I held off for a bit just in case you were right!!!

[atszyman]

I might be missing something here, but why does the link on the apple.com edu homepage say "save up to $530 on an iPod and Apple laptop"? :confused: This is written in the text under Apple Promotions. Just curious.

p.s. thanks for the tip carletonmusic, I held off for a bit just in case you were right!!!


My theory, $200 on PB edu discount, $30 on iPod edu discount, $200 rebate. That gets to $430, the last $100 is the question, possibly the printer rebate? or the $100 iBook discount if you buy both?

[jsulens]

you get 300 dollars off the pb 17'' with the edu discount, plus 30 dollars of the ipod with the edu discount, and finallly you get 200 dollars if you buy the pb and the ipod. i think that adds up right...

[Grimace]

I might be missing something here, but why does the link on the apple.com edu homepage say "save up to $530 on an iPod and Apple laptop"? :confused: This is written in the text under Apple Promotions. Just curious.

p.s. thanks for the tip carletonmusic, I held off for a bit just in case you were right!!!

I was wondering why this isn't a new NEWS item on Macrumors!! Much of the readerbase is in the EDU market - why hasn't this story been posted yet?? :confused:

[Chip NoVaMac]

BTW, Chip? Nice attention to details. I totally skimmed past the fine print where it says valid till 9/25, and what that portends for future product announcements.

LOL, thanks. Chalk it up to my living in the DC area. It is always about the details here :(

[Chip NoVaMac]

Can anyone answer this question? I would love to take advantage of both offers-a free printer and a $69 iPod-that's awesome!

Two rules that affect the purchase of a printer also:

This offer is not valid with the purchase of Apple education promotional bundles, used equipment, or refurbished equipment.

Apple education promotional bundle pricing, education institution pricing, and other education promotional offers supersede this offer. • This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other Apple promotion except as specifically permitted by the terms and conditions of such other offer or promotion.

So unless the rebate rules on the printer forbids it, you should be OK.

[michaelrjohnson]

Well, I had mentioned earlier in the thread that I wasn't going to wait to purchase my computer based on Carleton's hints... So I didn't... I bought myself a new PowerBook *last night* and this promotion started today. Well, thankfullly the helpful folks at the Apple Store, at Mayfair will "modify" my reciept to make me eligible for this promo. Woo Hoo! a $70 iPod!

[Grimace]

Well, I had mentioned earlier in the thread that I wasn't going to wait to purchase my computer based on Carleton's hints... So I didn't... I bought myself a new PowerBook *last night* and this promotion started today. Well, thankfullly the helpful folks at the Apple Store, at Mayfair will "modify" my reciept to make me eligible for this promo. Woo Hoo! a $70 iPod!

It seems there is a fair degree of flexibility at the physical Apple stores...I guess the people who ordered yesterday via the online store are out of luck! :(

[ozone]

Does anybody know if the iPod and PB deal is going to happen in Canada? I can't find any info on the Apple Canada site, and the coupon on the US site is of course only for US purchases. I'm kind of surprised: other than the long-awaited-never-quite-here iTunes, Apple Canada is usually in line with Apple US (except that we can't get Apple Refurbished online here - very irritating... )

[michaelrjohnson]

It seems there is a fair degree of flexibility at the physical Apple stores...I guess the people who ordered yesterday via the online store are out of luck! :(

For some reason, that makes sense... but I dont' know why.

I'm really looking forward to casing in on this promotion. I have to get up there within the 14-day "return period". Then, they will enter into the computer that I "returned" and unopened computer and that I bought a new one and an iPod on the same reciept. But I don't actually have to return my machine, or even bring it to the store. They were very concientious about it... as I was probably the last person to buy a computer from the store before they closed and the new Promo took effect.

[walkerIV]

Does anybody know if the iPod and PB deal is going to happen in Canada? I can't find any info on the Apple Canada site, and the coupon on the US site is of course only for US purchases. I'm kind of surprised: other than the long-awaited-never-quite-here iTunes, Apple Canada is usually in line with Apple US (except that we can't get Apple Refurbished online here - very irritating... )

I just got off the phone with apple.
They are not sure whether the deal will be available in Canada.
They said that last year's deal was not in fact available in Canada.
Sucks huh.

OTOH if the Dalhousie already has it in store it might be available through your bookstrore on a per university basis.

[condor]

I just called Apple rebates (1-888-828-9059) to see if it is possible to get both the "Great Looking Deal" HP printer rebate and the "Cram and Jam" rebate and their answer was yes!

The woman I spoke to said that all you have to do is send in a photocopy of the UPC codes to one of the rebate addresses and the originals to the other. In the envelope with the photocopied UPC's be sure to include a note saying that the originals are in with the other rebate form. It sounded like they all end up in the same place eventually.

She also took my name when I called so maybe they keep track of this kind of thing. Hope this helps someone!

[Grimace]

I just called Apple rebates (1-888-828-9059) to see if it is possible to get both the "Great Looking Deal" HP printer rebate and the "Cram and Jam" rebate and their answer was yes!

The woman I spoke to said that all you have to do is send in a photocopy of the UPC codes to one of the rebate addresses and the originals to the other. In the envelope with the photocopied UPC's be sure to include a note saying that the originals are in with the other rebate form. It sounded like they all end up in the same place eventually.

She also took my name when I called so maybe they keep track of this kind of thing. Hope this helps someone!
Excellent!! I would add that it might be helpful to make photocopies of the receipts showing both purchases - along with the note about the UPC code.

[Eleven]

I just got off the phone with apple.
They are not sure whether the deal will be available in Canada.
They said that last year's deal was not in fact available in Canada.
Sucks huh.


That sucks.

[t4r1q]

its available in Canada as of today!!!!1

http://www.apple.com/ca/education/promos/bts/index.html

[Eleven]

its available in Canada as of today!!!!1

http://www.apple.com/ca/education/promos/bts/index.html

U are my hero!

Edit: There aren't any printer promotions for Canada are there?

[t4r1q]

nope just these
http://www.apple.com/ca/education/hed/promos/indiv.html

the printer promos are outdated

[Eleven]

nope just these
http://www.apple.com/ca/education/hed/promos/indiv.html

the printer promos are outdated

any idea if theyre gonna have one in the near future?

(such a cheap ass :P)

[walkerIV]

Excellent

[Eleven]

i can always buy a printer...

new PB/ipod enroute :) thanks for the info on the promo...

[ozone]

Hey... thanks for the tips that the iPod + PB is available in Canada! Now here's a more specific question... do I have to buy it from a reseller? I actually work at a university - does anybody know if I can go through my purchasing department (like buying any other office equipment) and still get this great deal, or do I have to go into my campus computer store and buy as if it was a normal personal purchase?

[Grimace]

The best thing to do would be to call Apple. Better to be 100% sure than be $200 further down than you could be. ;)