Buy a Mac. Get a free iPod mini.

ipacmm · 08:06 AM

I was just on the Apple EDU site and saw this:

Quote:

Buy a Mac. Get a free iPod mini. And with your everyday student discount save up to $479.* But act now. This offer is good only through September 24, 2005.
Here's how:

Shop for your Mac.
The following computers qualify for this offer: all PowerBook models, all iMac models, all Power Mac models, and all iBook models excluding the 12-inch iBook CD.
Shop for your iPod.
You can choose a 4GB iPod mini in any color. Or purchase a 6GB iPod mini, 20GB or 60GB iPod, or a 20GB iPod U2 Special Edition and save $179 after mail-in rebate.
Send in the rebate coupon.
Download the rebate coupon. After you receive your order, just follow the instructions on the form and mail it in and you'll receive a check from Apple for $179.
Now start enjoying your new Mac, new iPod and all
that extra cash you saved.
*Your everyday student discount entitles you to big savings throughout the Apple Store — as much as $300 on a new Mac. This special offer saves you an additional $179 on a new iPod.

Read the terms and conditions of this special offer.

I might buy my new Power Mac now and take advantage of the new ipods that just came out as well.

cleanup · Jun 28, 2005, 09:18 AM

Are these amalgamated iPod/iPod photos considered 5G iPods... ? Or has the iPod line been discontinued and the iPod photo line renamed the iPod line?

Either way, I want a regular iPod now, not a mini.

And I can't believe I bought my iMac at regular price...

amac4me · Jun 28, 2005, 10:37 AM

FYI

The Apple Store is offering free iPods for students with the purchase of a new Mac. This offer is great as you can still use the Education discount on the purchase of your Mac. The offer ends on September 24, 2005.

Spanky Deluxe · Jun 28, 2005, 10:38 AM

I can't find this over here in the UK store.

Also, which Macs and which iPods is it valid for?

amac4me · Jun 28, 2005, 10:40 AM

From the site:

"You can choose a 4GB iPod mini in any color. Or purchase a 6GB iPod mini, 20GB or 60GB iPod, or a 20GB iPod U2 Special Edition and save $179 after mail-in rebate."

Astral Cars · Jun 28, 2005, 10:47 AM

Leaves out the 30....

pulsewidth947 · Jun 28, 2005, 10:49 AM

Its US only then.

Thats an awesome bit of PR work on Apple's behalf. Its always nice getting something for nothing, and that something being an iPod is even better!

Well done Apple, although you lose 5 points for it being exclusive to US

timmyb · Jun 28, 2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Astral Cars

Leaves out the 30....

The 30GB iPod is no longer available.

ashon3611 · Jun 28, 2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by timmyb

The 30GB iPod is no longer available.

The 30GB is included in the deal...
Click on Special Deals in the Education Store and under the 30GB iPod it says

"Product is eligible for Back to School Promotion offer"

everybodylikepi · Jun 28, 2005, 11:13 AM

I purchased my powerbook YESTERDAY! how didn't I know something like this was going to happen?! Anyway, I called Apple to ask them if I could still get the iPod rebate and they said they'd have no cancel and resend my order. So if anyone else had an order pending from yesterday or before....that seems to be the answer.

Ryan1524 · Jun 28, 2005, 11:16 AM

cancel it and re-order.

MUCKYFINGERS · Jun 28, 2005, 11:23 AM

This is awesome. This gives me even more incentive to purchase a Powerbook 12".

Zeekium · Jun 28, 2005, 11:26 AM

Hold on! the site says college students....is this true? However the rebate form has a question at the bottom asking what shcool year your going into and the choices are freshmen, sophmore, junior, senior, graduate...i thought this meant HIGHSCHOOL! DAMN!

MUCKYFINGERS · Jun 28, 2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeekium

Hold on! the site says college students....is this true? However the rebate form has a question at the bottom asking what shcool year your going into and the choices are freshmen, sophmore, junior, senior, graduate...i thought this meant HIGHSCHOOL! DAMN!

Can't you try choosing your K-12 school from the education website?

If it's only for college students, then yeah, that blows.

Zeekium · Jun 28, 2005, 11:32 AM

im afraid its only college students....but my mom is a teacher and when i click k-12 teacher or staff and get her school the deal still comes up at the top of the page...weird i need an answer to this... And they took out k-12 student option on the educational discount page....ugghh

michaelrjohnson · 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by everybodylikepi

I purchased my powerbook YESTERDAY! how didn't I know something like this was going to happen?! Anyway, I called Apple to ask them if I could still get the iPod rebate and they said they'd have no cancel and resend my order. So if anyone else had an order pending from yesterday or before....that seems to be the answer.

This happened to me one year ago when I purchased a 12in PB and an HP printer (rebate)...

The next day, Cram & Jam started. So I "returned" my PB, and bought an iPod instead of the HP printer.

The next week, 4G iPods were released. So I did it again.

It took me over 2 weeks to get it all straightened out, and at a slight cost to me. But I ended up with a great 12in PB and a 20gb iPod. So it all worked out in the end. Oh yeah, then they rejected my rebate. F-u-n.

crowdaddy · Jun 28, 2005, 12:07 PM

What if I have the Student ADC thing? Do you think I can get this deal through the back door?

G4scott · Jun 28, 2005, 12:11 PM

Hmm, looks like it's time to upgrade my PowerBook...

mxpiazza · Jun 28, 2005, 12:22 PM

i love that they give you a $179 rebate and you can use it on whatever iPod you want, i love having a choice instead of having the lowest-end iPod shoved down your throat... not that i wouldn't welcome a free iPod down my throat, but you get my point

tsk · Jun 28, 2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crowdaddy

What if I have the Student ADC thing? Do you think I can get this deal through the back door?

Do you mean can up apply the Student ADC and get the free iPod rebate on top?

Then the answer is no. The rebate I'm sure specifically mentiones it must be purchased from the Apple store (which means no ADC).

wiseguy27 · Jun 28, 2005, 01:05 PM

This is a much sweeter deal than the 'Go Save' $100 rebate that ended on June 25th.

It helps reduce inventory numbers for the second quarter too.

michaelrjohnson · Jun 28, 2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mxpiazza

i love that they give you a $179 rebate and you can use it on whatever iPod you want, i love having a choice instead of having the lowest-end iPod shoved down your throat... not that i wouldn't welcome a free iPod down my throat, but you get my point

Even a shuffle would be hard to digest.

Doctor Q · Jun 28, 2005, 02:08 PM

Apple's promo page for this deal, which is called "Student Union".

mxpiazza · Jun 28, 2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelrjohnson

Even a shuffle would be hard to digest.

i wonder if anyone could swallow a shuffle without choking... hmmm...

even if they could, i'm sure it would provide some digestion problems.

michaelrjohnson · Jun 28, 2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Q

Apple's promo page for this deal, which is called "Student Union".

That's a very clever title! Thanks Doc!

Jun 28, 2005, 10:37 AM	#3
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	Students: - Buy a Mac get a free iPod FYI The Apple Store is offering free iPods for students with the purchase of a new Mac. This offer is great as you can still use the Education discount on the purchase of your Mac. The offer ends on September 24, 2005. __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com
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Jun 28, 2005, 10:40 AM	#5
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	From the site: "You can choose a 4GB iPod mini in any color. Or purchase a 6GB iPod mini, 20GB or 60GB iPod, or a 20GB iPod U2 Special Edition and save $179 after mail-in rebate." __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com
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Jun 28, 2005, 10:49 AM	#7
pulsewidth947 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: squarefrog.co.uk	Its US only then. Thats an awesome bit of PR work on Apple's behalf. Its always nice getting something for nothing, and that something being an iPod is even better! Well done Apple, although you lose 5 points for it being exclusive to US __________________ Refurb 15" Glossy MBP: 2.4GHz SR, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2, 320GB HD, 4GB RAM. Mac Mini: 1.83GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM.
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Jun 28, 2005, 11:13 AM	#10
everybodylikepi macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts	I purchased my powerbook YESTERDAY! how didn't I know something like this was going to happen?! Anyway, I called Apple to ask them if I could still get the iPod rebate and they said they'd have no cancel and resend my order. So if anyone else had an order pending from yesterday or before....that seems to be the answer. __________________ For now: 14" ibook G3 - 700mhz NEW! 15" powerbook - 1.67 - 1.5 RAM - 128vram
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Jun 28, 2005, 11:16 AM	#11
Ryan1524 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada GTA	cancel it and re-order. __________________ Ryan - my flickr
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Jun 28, 2005, 09:18 AM	#2
cleanup macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto	Are these amalgamated iPod/iPod photos considered 5G iPods... ? Or has the iPod line been discontinued and the iPod photo line renamed the iPod line? Either way, I want a regular iPod now, not a mini. And I can't believe I bought my iMac at regular price...
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Jun 28, 2005, 10:38 AM	#4
Spanky Deluxe macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK	I can't find this over here in the UK store. Also, which Macs and which iPods is it valid for?
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Jun 28, 2005, 10:47 AM	#6
Astral Cars macrumors regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Paul	Leaves out the 30....
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Jun 28, 2005, 11:23 AM	#12
MUCKYFINGERS macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA	This is awesome. This gives me even more incentive to purchase a Powerbook 12".
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Jun 28, 2005, 11:26 AM	#13
Zeekium macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005	Hold on! the site says college students....is this true? However the rebate form has a question at the bottom asking what shcool year your going into and the choices are freshmen, sophmore, junior, senior, graduate...i thought this meant HIGHSCHOOL! DAMN! __________________ iBook G4 1.07 GHz/ 256 RAM combo Saving for iMac G5 17" 2.0 GHz! Only $500 more! iPod 10gb 3rd gen. PSP
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Jun 28, 2005, 11:32 AM	#15
Zeekium macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005	im afraid its only college students....but my mom is a teacher and when i click k-12 teacher or staff and get her school the deal still comes up at the top of the page...weird i need an answer to this... And they took out k-12 student option on the educational discount page....ugghh __________________ iBook G4 1.07 GHz/ 256 RAM combo Saving for iMac G5 17" 2.0 GHz! Only $500 more! iPod 10gb 3rd gen. PSP
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Jun 28, 2005, 12:07 PM	#17
crowdaddy macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: East Ontario	What if I have the Student ADC thing? Do you think I can get this deal through the back door? __________________ Lap: PB 1.5 12"/100GB/512/Combo/Lacie 250GB Ext./Lacie 16 DVDRW-DL LiteScribe/mightymouse/icurve Other: ipod mini, 2.8Ghz Peecee
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Jun 28, 2005, 12:11 PM	#18
G4scott macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	Hmm, looks like it's time to upgrade my PowerBook... __________________ Hook 'em Horns!
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Jun 28, 2005, 12:22 PM	#19
mxpiazza macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: cleveland, oh	i love that they give you a $179 rebate and you can use it on whatever iPod you want, i love having a choice instead of having the lowest-end iPod shoved down your throat... not that i wouldn't welcome a free iPod down my throat, but you get my point
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Jun 28, 2005, 01:05 PM	#21
wiseguy27 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA	sweet! This is a much sweeter deal than the 'Go Save' $100 rebate that ended on June 25th. It helps reduce inventory numbers for the second quarter too.
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Jun 28, 2005, 02:08 PM	#23
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles	Apple's promo page for this deal, which is called "Student Union". __________________ Oh do pay attention 007. In the wrong hands, this cylindrical 12-core Mac Pro with three 4K displays, FirePro graphics, and Thunderbolt 2 could be very dangerous.
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