Buy online or instore- what's the difference?

Buy in-store. Reason being is, should there be any problems or exchanges/returns, you can easily go right back and do it. On the other hand, buying online means doing all that by shipping, etc. Just a hassle.

 

If you want any sort of customization namely 15" i5 processor with anti glare, you'll need to order online.

 

I'm really interested in this thread, as I'm about to take the plunge and 15" mbp here in the UK. I'd like the 15" i5 mbp with the high res anti glare display (okay, I'd really like the i7, but I can't justify the extra cash - £300). I cannot wait; my trusty three year old "lunchbox" (13" MacBook c2d) has been an amazing machine, but it's time to move up the ladder!

Being as it's a "custom" spec, I believe I'm right in saying I must buy it online.

A few questions...

1) How long until they deliver?
2) Do they say exactly when it'll be delivered - with a slot and if it's not convenient can I move the slot to another day?
3) What happens if it arrives, bent / broken / mangled whatever - can I take it back to an Apple Store?
4) What about the 14 day money back thing, still valid - again, back to store ok?
5) should I just forget 1,2,3,4; risk a divorce and buy the i7 in the regent street apple store, worth the extra?!

 

I'm in the same boat as you except i'm going to buy mine when the back to school promo starts.

I was in a apple store (Bristol Cabot Circus) last week getting my shuffle fixed . So I asked a guy if I could buy a 15" macbook pro anti-glare screen in-store and he said that if a rang the store at least a week before hand, they would order the custom macbook pro into the store for you. Sounds simple to me. Hope this helps.

 

Just to confirm, you can only return/replace your MBP if you buy in store rather than threw the online Apple Store? Also, if you're part of the university staff, do you still just have to show them a ID to prove you work in Higher Education?

 

Wait for 1 more month, and you will get free ipod touch.