Apple Releases $200 Pro Apps Bundle for Education Customers

[LegolasWang]

I really like this bundle

 

[Bryan Bowler]

This is one heck of a deal!!

 

[xxray]

I feel tempted to buy this and I don't even have a use for these besides using them for fun personal projects.

 

[sportsfanMAW]

Anyone know if it's possible to install the apps on more than one machine?

 

[BeatCrazy]

Anyone know if it's possible to install the apps on more than one machine?

Likely, as they're just Mac App store applications. Any machine that you're logged into with your Apple ID/App Store should work.

 

[joy.757]

Wow, this is good news. Hope the international launches happen soon too though.

 

[Internet Enzyme]

I didn't expect that Apple would do this but it's great that they have, but it would be better if they brought Aperture back.

I would love to cut Lightroom out of my life. Screw monthly subscriptions

 

[citysnaps]

I would love to cut Lightroom out of my life. Screw monthly subscriptions

You can still purchase Lightroom outside of CC.

 

[Cigsm]

No it doesn't. See why IBM went from buying tens of thousands of cheap windows to replacing them all with macs. Support was virtually unneeded for macs and they could wait longer to replace them. They saved millions in the long run by switching to mac.

It's impossible. Google (or Microsoft) will dominate the public education market over the next decade. Apple hardware is simply too expensive for schools. When budgets are as tight as they are for most school districts, the fact that you can get 5 chromebooks for the cost of one MacBook Air means it would be terribly foolish for schools to buy macs.

 

[mdriftmeyer]

I didn't expect that Apple would do this but it's great that they have, but it would be better if they brought Aperture back.

I'll go audit a class, and take this every day of the week over a Raw Image Editing app.
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You can still purchase Lightroom outside of CC.

Or they can learn Darktable for free.

 

[Westside guy]

I feel tempted to buy this and I don't even have a use for these besides using them for fun personal projects.

Yeah, I'm pretty much of the same mind as you. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I think I'm weakening.

 

[ani4ani]

Not foolish. Macs last a lot longer. You get what you pay for.

Yep, the exact same components as a PC. They only appear to last longer because the exact same model is usually the current model still available to buy for years.

 

[page3]

My photography students are going to love this. Oh wait...

 

[smoking monkey]

This is fantastic. I've been wanting to upgrade FCP 7 for the past year. Hopefully it will come to Japan.

I'll also get Motion back! I had the original and it was a lot of fun. I'm sure it's stonking now.

Well done Apple!

 

[Abazigal]

Yep, the exact same components as a PC. They only appear to last longer because the exact same model is usually the current model still available to buy for years.

Anecdotally, my 2011 iMac is still going strong. My last two windows PCs before that barely lasted 2 years each.

If they all sport the same hardware, then there's something about the way Apple puts it together that evidently makes all the difference then.

My iMac has definitely more than paid for itself in the form of greater productivity and fewer problems overall.

 

[toodeep]

Apple's educational bundle announcement coincides with a CEO university fireside chat next week.

 

[MacBH928]

Given how Apple no longer thinks the Mac lineup is worthwhile the attention and Cook gives statement like Why Do You Need A PC?

I am most surprised they still develop and sell pro applications

 

[heimo]

I don't know. For the same price I could get a copy of "Designed by Apple in California"

 

[alexjholland]

So.. I just get my cousin at university to buy it for me?

 

[MrNomNoms]

United States only?

Of course - according to Apple those of us outside of the United States don't exist.

 

[brendu]

No it doesn't. See why IBM went from buying tens of thousands of cheap windows to replacing them all with macs. Support was virtually unneeded for macs and they could wait longer to replace them. They saved millions in the long run by switching to mac.

I completely understand that. IBM didn't give the laptops to children. also, I know my district for one has spent so much money writing software for windows that would be money lost and more money spent going to Mac. So our teacher computers will definitely stay windows based for the next 10 years.

Honestly, apple doesn't offer anything that is more enticing to k-12 schools than chromebooks do. I would absolutely love if my school gave me a Mac but I understand why they won't.

 

[0488568]

Im not going to spend $200 when say I only study music and need logic which is worth $150. I doubt anyone in film is doing music too.

 

[mlody]

Still expensive. When you work in education, most software via education discount is either free, costs few dollars or has %90-95 discounts, so paying $200 for this 'education' discount is still a typical rip off in Apple's fashion!!!

 

[nostresshere]

As a school district CFO - I'll say your correct. It's unfortunate, but correct.

I have no idea what comment you are replying to since you did not reference it. ???

 

[mjmchase]

I ordered yesterday. Anyone else surprised that we have to wait 1-3 business days to get our download codes? Seems to me that what amounts to a digital download should have happened in minutes, not days.