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Buying first Macbook Pro

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sk24iam

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Hello, I plan on switching from PC to Mac in the next week or so. My 5 year old Dell inspiron died this weekend. I'm interested in buying a 13" Macbook Pro. I took a look at Best Buy's selection yesterday and it seemed like the best option for me. I was wondering what I will need to bring to use my student discount? Do I only need my student ID card and email? Also, I found this printable coupon online which may give a better discount... http://dealspl.us/download.php?f=70570

Do you think this will apply to macs?
 
To be able to get the student discount, you need to show the employee your Student ID Card and that's it.

The link to the coupon you found is broken.
 
You talking about that 10% off coupon? I didn't read all the fine print, but I'm willing to bet it doesn't apply to Apple products.
 
tardman91 said:
You talking about that 10% off coupon? I didn't read all the fine print, but I'm willing to bet it doesn't apply to Apple products.
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Ya, the pdf to the printable coupon. I didn't see anything that excluded apple but I agree, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't.
 
that's too bad, looks like i'll be sticking with the student discount.
 
The folks at Best Buy didn't ask for my student ID when I purchased my MBP in June. I tried to get the -$100 plus the free iPod Touch, but they said they could only give the student discount.

I would carry your ID just in case though. Good luck!
 
I spoke to some people in the Apple store when I was home over fall break this past week and I have this information to share with you..

It's probably best to go to the Apple store. Here's a few reasons:
1) Student discount in-store
2) If you want to, you can go for the 12 months no interest credit card that is sponsored through Apple. If you apply in the store, you get instant notification. If you apply online, you have to wait for the card to come in before you can apply.
3) You can pay with that 12 months no interest card and with another card if you're not approved for enough money.
 
Clete2 said:
I spoke to some people in the Apple store when I was home over fall break this past week and I have this information to share with you..

It's probably best to go to the Apple store. Here's a few reasons:
1) Student discount in-store
2) If you want to, you can go for the 12 months no interest credit card that is sponsored through Apple. If you apply in the store, you get instant notification. If you apply online, you have to wait for the card to come in before you can apply.
3) You can pay with that 12 months no interest card and with another card if you're not approved for enough money.
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The Best Buy card offered by HSBC has 18 months no interest storewide on purchases $499 and up. Best Buy will apply the student discount in-store also.
 
jshelton said:
The folks at Best Buy didn't ask for my student ID when I purchased my MBP in June. I tried to get the -$100 plus the free iPod Touch, but they said they could only give the student discount.

I would carry your ID just in case though. Good luck!
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I think they just trust you, apple stores do that a lot too.
 
jshelton said:
The Best Buy card offered by HSBC has 18 months no interest storewide on purchases $499 and up. Best Buy will apply the student discount in-store also.
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Good to know, thanks. Is it the same student discount available through Apple?
 
Clete2 said:
Good to know, thanks. Is it the same student discount available through Apple?
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Yes, but it's not actually a "student discount". Best Buy just price matches. Whatever the student discount is from Apple, that is what they will give you.
 
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