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Best Price on MB&MBP?
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well it hapens that i have also been trolling the web for cheap Macbooks. and there are a vew like
Expercom.com
bhphotovideo.com
jr.com
there are lots more but this ones are cheap...
Hope this helped you a bit
Expercom.com
bhphotovideo.com
jr.com
there are lots more but this ones are cheap...
Hope this helped you a bit
Gothamm, how and where can i get a MBP for 1599?
I guess when buying new, the best route is to get the student discount, bringing the price down to $1799 on-line, but then I think that bacause I do live in a state (tx) that has apple stores, i have to pay the sales tax which is 8.25%, bringing the price to $1947.
I did check out the Macworld link at:
http://macworld.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=38490354
Cheapest is ecomElectronics at 1799 and then Abes of Maine at 1815, both with free shiping. These MBPs come with tiger, though. But, I'm pretty sure I would not have to pay sales tax at either of these.
Jasper, thanks for those links. I'll check them out.
I guess when buying new, the best route is to get the student discount, bringing the price down to $1799 on-line, but then I think that bacause I do live in a state (tx) that has apple stores, i have to pay the sales tax which is 8.25%, bringing the price to $1947.
I did check out the Macworld link at:
http://macworld.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=38490354
Cheapest is ecomElectronics at 1799 and then Abes of Maine at 1815, both with free shiping. These MBPs come with tiger, though. But, I'm pretty sure I would not have to pay sales tax at either of these.
Jasper, thanks for those links. I'll check them out.
$1940 shipped for brand new 2.4ghz 15 2Gb 160gb macbook pro on ebay I almost jumped on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-MacBook-P...yZ140065QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-MacBook-P...yZ140065QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
First of all, it is considered fraud to represent yourself as a student and not be one.
Secondly, other online retailers (like MacConnection and MacMall) generally offer better prices than Apple.com (by a small margin) but won't add sales tax directly onto your order. Instead, you'll be required to look up the laws for your state's "use" tax.
Secondly, other online retailers (like MacConnection and MacMall) generally offer better prices than Apple.com (by a small margin) but won't add sales tax directly onto your order. Instead, you'll be required to look up the laws for your state's "use" tax.
you get it for 1599 with an adc discount. so you dont need to be a student.
go to connect.apple.com for adc membership pricing. Again, they have a special $99 dicount for students in the adc program.
Well I did... Sorry to those interested but it is gone. I couldn't pass on it after the seller responded well. If something new does come out I can always sell it for close to what I bought it for anyhow.
Well I did... Sorry to those interested but it is gone. I couldn't pass on it after the seller responded well. If something new does come out I can always sell it for close to what I bought it for anyhow.
Awesome - I'm happy I was able to show someone on here a good deal.
Isn't fraud a crime? --You'll get arrested if you're caught pretending to be a student?
Isn't fraud a crime? --You'll get arrested if you're caught pretending to be a student?
In all seriousness, this is technically a crime as you are attempting to gain a false advantage (the crucial aspect of fraud).
Don't do it!
Also, MR doesn't condone this, so if anyone else asks, I'll be reporting posts to the mods.
In all seriousness, this is technically a crime as you are attempting to gain a false advantage (the crucial aspect of fraud).
Don't do it!
You can count me out - I'm a student (of Law, no less... not that we've covered fraud) anyway!
Me too!
But I get all huffy about it because I <3 MR so much.
It would appear so. (Yeesh, I thought I posted a lot...)
No, i would not pose as a student when i am not. I am just saying this is the best discount Apple offers (that I am aware of) and it's only ten percent...about the same as sales tax here in Tx. That's all. Make no mistake...I am trying to get the best price i legally can. Thanks for your help everyone.
The one thing newer switchers have to come to terms with is that Apple doesn't do deals. Unlike HP or Dell or Sony or <insert every other computer manufacturer out there> Apple doesn't participate in the constant lowering of prices.
This is a bad thing for those who just want to dabble and try things out without risking too much money (consider how easy it is for one to "switch" to Windows, with dozens of low cost machines that can be had for a couple hundred bucks).
However, Apple's premium is part of the "Apple experience" as you appreciate your computer inside and out.
My personal recommendation is to go through MacConnection as they have good prices and have a pretty good rating. The one thing to note, however, is that return policies will be different. Other than that, you'll save yourself a few bucks (there are usually rebates on all Mac models).
This is a bad thing for those who just want to dabble and try things out without risking too much money (consider how easy it is for one to "switch" to Windows, with dozens of low cost machines that can be had for a couple hundred bucks).
However, Apple's premium is part of the "Apple experience" as you appreciate your computer inside and out.
My personal recommendation is to go through MacConnection as they have good prices and have a pretty good rating. The one thing to note, however, is that return policies will be different. Other than that, you'll save yourself a few bucks (there are usually rebates on all Mac models).
Have you looked at Amazon? They usually have $150 rebates on MBPs and $75-$100 on MBs with free shipping and no tax unless you live in Washington or Oregon state - I can't remember which one.
I think amazon is a good option since they don't charge you with taxes, but i had read here on this forum that amazon sends those mac laptops with tiger mac os instead of leopard.