So, I found a store that actually had one (even though they thought they were out) and got my business discount. Can't complain about $1,899...
I think I can live without a Nehalem model for 43% less money.
I just got the discount a new machine and applecare. I got the impression the discount applies to anything they'll sell me. I'll ask my rep next time I talk with him.
GREAT post, guavadude!
I followed your suggestion ... an hour and a half later I am at home with my new 8x2.8 for $1899. even bought the apple care, partly out of appreciation for how easy it was. tres cool
btw, the biz rep couldn't have been nicer.
now to place an ad for my trusty G5 2x2.5 ... served me well for several years.
For those who got the discount, are you able to do any customizations such as graphic card upgrades, or are you allowed only the base model with no changes?
Aahh, I wasn't aware of this. I've only bought online in the past so I've always assumed that custom configs were also available at Apple locations.No changes. But as I understand it, you wouldn't be able to make changes with in store stock anyway, even if it was a 2009 new model. Changes can only be made online through build to order.
My local apple store quoted be $2399 for the 2.8 I asked about the fact the other people had purchased for 1899 and he said he had no idea what I was talking about. Oh well guess I will wait a while and pick a current generation one.
Same here, I called the West 14th Apple Store and the 5th Ave Apple Store in NY.
My local apple store quoted be $2399 for the 2.8 I asked about the fact the other people had purchased for 1899 and he said he had no idea what I was talking about. Oh well guess I will wait a while and pick a current generation one.
Apparently, every Apple store has a "business partner." Thats the only person who can give these business deals. If you talk to anyone else they will look at you funny and have no idea what you are talking about.
Dude Your so full of it, I went to the apple store with my dad and he used his business discount on a macbook and we only got $200 off a $1700 computer with tax. Oh and what ever fake industry you claim your in, your not getting that kind of discount. Want to know what company my dad works for? Viacom, the one that owns Paramount, MTV, VH1, BET, Nickelodeon, Logo, Dreamworks! So I think they would probably get a bigger discount then your one man operation. Stop lying to the reader!
They Buy new top of the line workstations from apple every year, So your repeat customer thing was shot full of holes as well.
I was talking to the business partners over the phone. He explicitly said the discount would only be applied to businesses with history in that apple store and the discount is no more than 8%.
Dude Your so full of it, I went to the apple store with my dad and he used his business discount on a macbook and we only got $200 off a $1700 computer with tax. Oh and what ever fake industry you claim your in, your not getting that kind of discount. Want to know what company my dad works for? Viacom, the one that owns Paramount, MTV, VH1, BET, Nickelodeon, Logo, Dreamworks! So I think they would probably get a bigger discount then your one man operation. Stop lying to the reader!
They Buy new top of the line workstations from apple every year, So your repeat customer thing was shot full of holes as well.
It just depends on what store you talk to. I had one guy tell me that same thing--that you had to have a "business history" with them. Then I finally found a guy who gave me the deal.
Has anyone tried this in Canada?