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Apple's Back to School Promo Starting Next Week

Have you guys taken a look at the procedure for this offer? Since it's not a free iPod, we dont actually have to buy anything extra. We simply get a code with the purchase of our Mac that we can redeem for a 100$ credit in our itunes account.

Now the question I think MANY of us want answered: Can we sell that code? Will it be linked to a specific iTunes account?:confused:
 
It's true I can confirm it is on apple.com finally back to school 2011 with no iPod:( all this wait for 100 iTunes/app store credit. I guess it's better then nothing but why the year I decide to get a new Mac no free iPod? I guess I'll never know. Still The iPod program was so successful in past years you have to really wonder why this year the big change?it's not like apple lost money or anything lol. I guess now there isn't a reason to post any more on this 30 or so page forum about how much longer we have to wait and when this promo will hit lol. Everyone enjoy their new Macs I know I will :D

PS. Maybe someone will start a new topic of what apps and purchases they spent their 100 on lol

:apple: 4 ever :)
 
Although I am as disappointed as everyone else regarding the change in offer, I will still be getting my Mac. I considered the Ipod to be a bonus, not a deciding factor.
 
hiphopsuperman said:
Have you guys taken a look at the procedure for this offer? Since it's not a free iPod, we dont actually have to buy anything extra. We simply get a code with the purchase of our Mac that we can redeem for a 100$ credit in our itunes account.

Now the question I think MANY of us want answered: Can we sell that code? Will it be linked to a specific iTunes account?:confused:
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Lol can we sell the code? I love it that's funny...

But thinking about it you can maybe some how sell the code that they give you after you buy the mac then that code can be put on any iTunes account for 100 credit. Or just make a brand new iTunes account have the credit already set up and just sell the name of the iTunes account to the person lol.
 
Just Closing The Loop

Disappointed about the offer, but it is $100..

Ordered and ready to track!

27-inch iMac
Ships: 2 - 4 Business days
Delivers: Jun 24 - Jun 28 by Standard Shipping
Part number: Z0M7
Configuration
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
2TB Serial ATA Drive
AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Accessory Kit
 
Who else is ordering today?? :D I introduce my new friend to you :)

MacBook Pro 13"
2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
512GB Solid State Drive
8x Double-Layer SuperDrive

Your order is arriving on the 24th-28th of June?? Mine is estimated to arrive on the 4th-6th of July. Such a long wait!! :(
 
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Sylphadora said:
Who else is ordering today?? :D I introduce my new friend to you :)

MacBook Pro 13"
2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
512GB Solid State Drive
8x Double-Layer SuperDrive

Your order is arriving on the 24th-28th of June?? Mine is estimated to arrive on the 4th-6th of July. Such a long wait!! :(
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Holy crap! You dropped $1K on a SSD drive? You could have bought a second 13" MBP as a spare.....
 
Sylphadora said:
Who else is ordering today?? :D I introduce my new friend to you :)

MacBook Pro 13"
2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
512GB Solid State Drive
8x Double-Layer SuperDrive

Your order is arriving on the 24th-28th of June?? Mine is estimated to arrive on the 4th-6th of July. Such a long wait!! :(
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Dude, seriously? Upgrading both RAM and HD with Apple?!?!? You must have money to burn. I think shipping is taking longer because even Apple would like you to think about what you've done.:rolleyes:
 
I bought MBP17 week ago and today I called them and ask for promo and they've said I will get this promo on my Email address next 4 weeks from today! I wanna spend it on a very cool apps for Mac App Store. And at July I'll get Lion for free, which is really awesome :D
 
Sylphadora said:
Who else is ordering today?? :D I introduce my new friend to you :)

MacBook Pro 13"
2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
512GB Solid State Drive
8x Double-Layer SuperDrive

Your order is arriving on the 24th-28th of June?? Mine is estimated to arrive on the 4th-6th of July. Such a long wait!! :(
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Yup... The i7 caused that delay. :(
 
The only reason that I think they changed the promo this summer is due to the tsunami/earthquake in Japan. Many parts for apples Ipod's come from factories in Japan already and are assembled in China I think.

Factories being partially destroyed could have created a lower stock or a stock level that apple doesn't want to restock. Thus the iPod isn't available for the massive amounts of Macs sold during this summer promo, and they stick us with $100 in iTunes credit that some may or may not even want/be able to use as some kind of substitute.

My order has been placed...

Back to School Card
Ships: 1 - 3 business days
Delivers: Jun 21 - Jun 23 by Standard Shipping

27-inch iMac (I have already purchased the 16gb of RAM for an immediate upgrade)
Ships: 2 - 4 Business days
Delivers: Jun 24 - Jun 28 by Standard Shipping

Configuration
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
2TB Serial ATA Drive
AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) & User's Guide
Accessory Kit

Epson Stylus NX420 All-in-One Printer
Ships: within 24 hours
Delivers: Jun 21 - Jun 22 by Standard Shipping
Part number: H1411LL/A
 
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After all this waiting and the disappointment of the lack of iPod, I've decided to buy my mbp using a buddy's Family and Friends discount of 15%. Even better than education pricing, so I'm happy about that.

Nevertheless, If I could have combined education pricing + free ipod + free printer, that would have been a heck of a deal. meh.:cool:
 
Wow, this thread died. :(

RIP - Apple's Back to School Promo Starting Next Week - May 18th to June 17th
"You will be missed"​
 
Sylphadora said:
Who else is ordering today?? :D I introduce my new friend to you :)

MacBook Pro 13"
2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
512GB Solid State Drive
8x Double-Layer SuperDrive

Your order is arriving on the 24th-28th of June?? Mine is estimated to arrive on the 4th-6th of July. Such a long wait!! :(
RedRaven571 said:
Holy crap! You dropped $1K on a SSD drive? You could have bought a second 13" MBP as a spare.....
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hiphopsuperman said:
Dude, seriously? Upgrading both RAM and HD with Apple?!?!? You must have money to burn. I think shipping is taking longer because even Apple would like you to think about what you've done.:rolleyes:
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I'm not getting that laptop in the end :p I changed my mind and cancelled the order. I wanted to get a SSD because they read much faster but I'm reading that a lot of people upgrade or refurbish their laptops on their own by buying the new components separately and installing them. I don't even know how I would do that since I'm afraid of blotching the laptop if I open it, but I guess I wouldn't need to change any component in the first couple of years, anyway.

My current laptop is just SO slow and I'm so frustrated!! :mad: I've been bearing with it for 2-3 years now, since it started working funny. I've had to format it twice and to get it cleaned inside twice too. Right now I'm not even writing on it, since it's so in agony that it won't start up. Lol, the BTS promo has been released in the nick of time XD Now I want something real fast, but maybe HDD will do for the time being, until I have the need to upgrade. I read a lot from my filed data and use many simultaneous applications.

I can't place a new order on the Apple Store for a few days because I have to wait for them to unblock my money, but I reckon I will be able to do it on Monday/Tuesday :) That way I'll have more time to think, lol. Is it worth it to get the 8GB RAM?? I'm reconsidering that as well but I think I'll still stick to that :p

BTW, I'm thinking about getting the Magic Mouse. I've noticed that it gets a student discount. I was at a store the other day and the MM was a lot more expensive :eek: But from what I gather, the Mobee Magic Charger is not that great, though. I'd get the regular charger.
 
Thanks for the advice!! ;) Is it very difficult to open the MBP to change the components?? I'm afraid I might destroy the laptop if I try to :eek:
 
hiphopsuperman said:
After all this waiting and the disappointment of the lack of iPod, I've decided to buy my mbp using a buddy's Family and Friends discount of 15%. Even better than education pricing, so I'm happy about that.
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Education pricing is tiered, at least here in the UK. The Apple Education store has 3 links; Universities, Colleges + Higher Education establishments and Schools. Anyone can enter the Schools link and see education pricing but you have to be on campus to see the University link pricing.

I have been quoted a price of £2539.00 for the 6 core Mac Pro for my son who is at university. The rep matched the pricing (he said they are there to do that so that parents can buy for their kids) my son would see if my son had logged in from campus. ( I love him but It's a surprise and no way would I let him have access to my credit card).

The normal Apple Store price is £3022.00 and the Education Price (Schools) that is visible to all customers is £2780.40

I make my quote a 16% discount on the normal list price for us here in the UK. I suspect it would be the same in the US.

Details


Number Description Quantity Price Value

Custom Mac Pro 1 £ 2116.00 £ 2116.00
065-9571 -ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB
065-9557 -1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive
B065-9593 -Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (British) & User's Guide (English)
065-9542 -3 GB (3 x 1 GB)
065-9576 -One 18x SuperDrive
1E065-9589 -Magic Mouse
B065-9632 -Country Kit
065-9538 -One 3.33GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon “Westmere”
Total Price ex VAT: £ 2116.00
Copyright Levy ex VAT: £ 0.00
Total Price inc VAT: £ 2539.20

When I offered to give my son's details i.e. student number and course etc. i was told it was based on the "honor" system and that in most cases these details are not required.

Something to consider for those that perhaps have a little less cash to spend and a little less "honor".
 
Sylphadora said:
Thanks for the advice!! ;) Is it very difficult to open the MBP to change the components?? I'm afraid I might destroy the laptop if I try to :eek:
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If you throw your MBP out the window or down the stairs while upgrading the RAM, then you will probably destroy it. Otherwise, just follow the simple instructions provided by Apple, or watch one of the videos posted by OWC (macsales.com), and you should be fine. Probably the greatest risk is from static electricity discharge or from trying to force the modules in the wrong way.
 
So I went to the mall and got mine on the 16th :) sorry I forgot to come back and post lol I went with the 2.2 17macbook pro and upgraded the ram to 8gig. I was contemplating getting the the 2.3 but in the end I didn't think there really is a noticeable difference and a few people at the store confirmed this. Supposedly upgrading the ram is what really makes the difference all though now I have nothing to compare to. Total came out to 2666.93. I decided to wait a little bit with the apple care but I am 100% gonna get it.

I hope everyone is enjoying their new macs
 
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