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Apple's Back to School Sale Kicks Off Online, Expands to Additional Countries
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You guys are all hilarious. This is a pretty sweet deal.
I took advantage of it and got my brother-in-law (who is heading to law school) a Retina Macbook this week. He was excited to get the laptop... and crazy excited about the headphones. On his own he would have never purchased a nice pair of headphones like this.
Also... keep in mind that you still get education discounts on top of everything.
Here's how my bill went:
Macbook: $1299 - $50 student discount
Applecare: $249 - $66 student discount
Solo2 Headphones: $199.95 - $199.95 student discount
USB VGA Multiport adapter: $79
Incase Neoprene Sleeve: $39.95
Sub-total: $1550.95
Tax: $85.50
Total: $1636.45
In total we got over $300 in discounts. This purchase would have been near $2000 without Apple's education discounts and the Beats deal.
All-in-all my brother-in-law gets to start law school (which he worked really hard to get into) with a brand new swanky laptop and some sweet headphones for a really good price. Two things he wouldn't have ever been able to afford on his own.
I'm happy, and so is he
Yeah you're really running the company into the ground there...
You're still getting the student discount on the hardware, the headphones are an added bonus for some.
ITT People feeling superior for not liking free beats headphones
You people are ridiculous
You people are ridiculous
This is laughable.... You are all actually whining because a company is offering you free $200 headphones. Just because a company normally offers a yearly deal (on top of their normal discount) doesn't mean they are required to offer a certain amount. This is a better deal than the gift card, by far!
Also... Just because Beats doesn't have the best sound quality in the world doesn't mean they aren't nice headphones. They definitely are. And this is a great deal.
Also... Just because Beats doesn't have the best sound quality in the world doesn't mean they aren't nice headphones. They definitely are. And this is a great deal.
It's simple, really. Sell the headphones for more than $100 and you can spend it anywhere you want, not just Apple. If you're complaining you're just the least resourceful person ever.
The "up to" in "save up to $200" is key. Don't expect to get a $1000 for $800. In the configuration I tested, the discount is $70 off $1449. That's a 4.8% discount. Less than the state tax which could be saved buying elsewhere. I guess you'd have to get a Mac Pro to reach the $200 level.
The Beats headphones are nice for those who want them, but unless you were planning on buying them anyway, don't calculate them as a discount. They're just a freebee.
The Beats headphones are nice for those who want them, but unless you were planning on buying them anyway, don't calculate them as a discount. They're just a freebee.
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I do. The new ones sounds quite nice, and way better than the older Beats that are way too bass heavy for me.
Lot's of reviews of the Solo 2, including data on the sound. One of the prominent ones by InnerFidelity:
Video:
Review article: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/time-rethink-beats-solo2-excellent#BrWrjvHUko7qIlJ3.97
And measurements of sound output: http://www.innerfidelity.com/conten...llent-measurements-page-2#qJ6zoD1hf6hfQTzK.97
Again, for free these are an excellent offer. As the resale would be more than an iTunes gift card if you didn't want them (that's cash you can spend anywhere), and they sound pretty good if you wanted some decent headphones.
I just ordered my sister a MacBook Air for school last week. Is there a way I can take advantage of this?
There's a two week return period. If you return it and then purchase a new one, you might be able to get the back to school deal...
Exactly. Up to $200 off AND a free pair of headphones. Not a bad deal in my book.
Just like when people buy something it doesn't cost them anything, they just make a little less income.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
These headphones are worth a lot more than you'd like to make it sound.
I've stated time and time again, I was completely against Beats headphones based on my (limited) experience with the original Solos. Then I saw this review of the Solo2's and gave them a try. Soooo much better. I ended up getting a pair of Wireless Solo2's when they were on Black friday for $150. I am still not sure the Solo2's are worth $200 and $300, but if you can get them for half price ($100 and $150), then I think they are a great (or at least a very good) value.
People who automatically bash Beats (especially the newest models) are like Android users who bash iPhones/iOS users. They do it simply because it is the "cool" thing to do with little or no actual experience or reason.
I purchased my MacBook about 2 weeks ago (still 14 days return policy). I called Apple (UK) today, gave my order number and they said they will send me the beats headphone. The called last for 20mins tho.
For people who recently just purchased the Macs, just call Apple support and ask them about the Beats headphones promotion. I am sure that you can get the headphones. (make sure it should be in 14days return policy).
For people who recently just purchased the Macs, just call Apple support and ask them about the Beats headphones promotion. I am sure that you can get the headphones. (make sure it should be in 14days return policy).
There is a reason why they are giving away "$200" headphones and it's because those headphones have a 1000% markup. I rather get the apple in-ear headphone that actually sound good, over any beats product.
Yeah, and the "$79" headphones likely have the same markup.There is a reason why they are giving away "$200" headphones and it's because those headphones have a 1000% markup. I rather get the apple in-ear headphone that actually sound good, over any beats product.
