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Biz discount on 2008 Mac Pros
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Don't get me wrong, the service was top of the line, But there is no way that apple gave the creator of this post a 40% discount on a mac pro. The most I get is 8%
You are clearly mistaken. I can vouch I received the $1899 price today at the Madison, WI store. I'm installing software on it at the moment. The biz rep you spoke to was obviously unaware this special price is available.
Many people in this thread have received the exact same price at locations across the country. Are you calling us all liars?
I think this is just a case of Macpropro80 being upset his daddy couldn't save as much as we all did.
Believe what you want Macpropro80, but you won't get any respect or sympathy here for the way you're speaking to us.
I got the $1899 deal (actually $1799, and got Pro Care for $100).
You don't have to believe us. Call an Apple store anywhere and ask them what their business discount price is on the Mac Pro 2x2.8ghz Octo. If they don't have it in stock they may not be able to tell you.
But it doesn't matter, your sig already states daddy bought you a Mac Pro 2x2.8ghz Octo.
Believe what you want Macpropro80, but you won't get any respect or sympathy here for the way you're speaking to us.
I got the $1899 deal (actually $1799, and got Pro Care for $100).
You don't have to believe us. Call an Apple store anywhere and ask them what their business discount price is on the Mac Pro 2x2.8ghz Octo. If they don't have it in stock they may not be able to tell you.
But it doesn't matter, your sig already states daddy bought you a Mac Pro 2x2.8ghz Octo.
well, macpropro80 ... you are simply wrong as I also purchased a 8x2.8 this way.
Yup the 2.8GHz 8 core mac pro for $1899 is NOT a myth. I went to my local apple store and booked a little meeting and the employee in the business department told me I can take one home for $1899 (no forms needed just took my word for it) but if I wanted no tax I had to bring in my tax exempt form.
I just didnt bite because I really want one of the nehalem especially since I've owned the 2.8GHz 8 core model already (doesnt feel new to me). But the deal is very real and very awesome.
I just didnt bite because I really want one of the nehalem especially since I've owned the 2.8GHz 8 core model already (doesnt feel new to me). But the deal is very real and very awesome.
So do you have to fill anything out to get the business discount? But you have to open up a business account?
I personally didn't have to show anything or fill out anything (I'm not sure if that was because the Apple guys knew my work.) They asked me a few questions but that was it. But that seems to be what others are experiencing too.
Just reporting to say that I just purchased a 2.8 octocore today for $1899.
I just told an Apple employee that I was looking for a Mac Pro for my business and I was curious if there were any discounts on the previous models. I was shocked that it was really that easy. I don't actually have a business so I had to pay tax, but it's still a great deal.
So I really got to thank this thread. I was originally shopping for a mid-range iMac and I couldn't be happier.
I just told an Apple employee that I was looking for a Mac Pro for my business and I was curious if there were any discounts on the previous models. I was shocked that it was really that easy. I don't actually have a business so I had to pay tax, but it's still a great deal.
So I really got to thank this thread. I was originally shopping for a mid-range iMac and I couldn't be happier.
ugh... i really have to stop following this thread - you guys are all making me regret all the money I could have saved... *sigh*
this $1899 is a SUPER deal....
Yea, I know for something that fast its much cheaper than even the mbp on your sig.
My local Apple store still has a few left and I'm still pondering on getting one before its too late, especially knowing that you can put an ATI 4870 in one of these...
Yea, I know for something that fast its much cheaper than even the mbp on your sig.
My local Apple store still has a few left and I'm still pondering on getting one before its too late, especially knowing that you can put an ATI 4870 in one of these...
Well, I take _some_ solace in know that I got my MBP (previous gen) for $1650 after rebate through amazon, but it's only a tad more expensive than that. The mindblowing thing is that it IS cheaper than I got my Powermac G5 for 3 years ago even WITH the developer discount. I think I paid about $2k for it back then (but I did upgrade the graphics card & added bluetooth & wifi).
Yea, I know for something that fast its much cheaper than even the mbp on your sig.
My local Apple store still has a few left and I'm still pondering on getting one before its too late, especially knowing that you can put an ATI 4870 in one of these...
If you don't need the small size, return the mini in your sig and get it. It's so much faster than a mini. Mini is 600, this is 3x the cost with 4x the cores, and 800mhz faster in each core. Plus it's so much more expandable.
If space isn't the issue, the mini at $600 vs. the Mac Pro at $1899, the Mac Pro is a much better value. That's assuming you have the cash. If $600 is your max, then stick with the Mini. But obviously it's not, as you've been pondering it for a while now
The thing that did it for me was knowing that the 2x2.8 Octo was about on par with the newer Quad core Macs (the 2.66 and 2.93). 2.93 is faster in some things, but overall the 2x2.8ghz Octo will about as fast, in my opinion.
Based on that, and the fact that the quads are stuck with 8GB of RAM (unless the 4gig sticks work and you can afford them), the 2x2.8ghz Octo was a no brainer for me. I returned my $600 Mac Mini and RAN to the 2x2.8ghz Octo at $1899.
Just sold my MP 2x2.66ghz Quad 2006 model this afternoon for $1200.
Went to the apple store today! I was wrong, they offered it to me for $1899, I wish I didn't buy that new mac book last Friday or I could have bought a new macpro!
If you don't need the small size, return the mini in your sig and get it. It's so much faster than a mini. Mini is 600, this is 3x the cost with 4x the cores, and 800mhz faster in each core. Plus it's so much more expandable.
If space isn't the issue, the mini at $600 vs. the Mac Pro at $1899, the Mac Pro is a much better value. That's assuming you have the cash. If $600 is your max, then stick with the Mini. But obviously it's not, as you've been pondering it for a while now
The thing that did it for me was knowing that the 2x2.8 Octo was about on par with the newer Quad core Macs (the 2.66 and 2.93). 2.93 is faster in some things, but overall the 2x2.8ghz Octo will about as fast, in my opinion.
Based on that, and the fact that the quads are stuck with 8GB of RAM (unless the 4gig sticks work and you can afford them), the 2x2.8ghz Octo was a no brainer for me. I returned my $600 Mac Mini and RAN to the 2x2.8ghz Octo at $1899.
Just sold my MP 2x2.66ghz Quad 2006 model this afternoon for $1200.
The thing is.. I've already owned the 2.8GHz 8 core model early/mid last year and I feel that its not a real upgrade to me since I've been waiting for the Nehalem. For what it is the mac mini is an awesome machine for just $600 but at this point I really want a Nehalem Mac Pro, even with the steep price.
If I do bite and buy the 2.26GHz or the 2.66GHz Nehalem Mac Pro, I'll be moving the mini under my sony bravia xbr6 as a full time htpc running plex.
What was the 3.2ghz 8 core before the Business discount? $3599 is too expensive, when you can get the 2.8ghz 8 core for $1899. For $3798, less than $200 more, you can get 2 2.8ghz 8 core machines.
Just picked up a 2 x 2.8 for the $1,899 at the Indianapolis Apple store.
They have one left and as long as you have a business on file with them they will do $1,899. Jesse in business sales was the person who helped me in case anyone is interested.
Just in case there is still speculation that this is a lie you can see the $900 discount on the receipt.
They have one left and as long as you have a business on file with them they will do $1,899. Jesse in business sales was the person who helped me in case anyone is interested.
Just in case there is still speculation that this is a lie you can see the $900 discount on the receipt.
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I tried to get one at the Apple Store in Indy and they told me that I had to have done previous business to get it at that price. Did you have a business on file that has previously bough Apple products?