1) Where did you hear that they stopped giving the $100 off of the product for student discounts? I don't think that's true.
2) How did you buy your laptop with free shipping and no tax?
1)I looked on the site and didnt see it, maybe i overlooked it, sorry if i was wrong
2) I am NOT a promoter of this company i honestly found them through facebook. Here's the deal: They are a LEGIT small IT company (
http://www.innovativeinc.net/) and need to meet their quota for this month's apple macbook sale. They are selling 13-17 inch macbooks (dunno about rMBP since i was only looking for 13 inch). They are charging NO tax if you don't live in MD, PA, or WV. I live in FL so i wasnt taxed and it was free shipping, plus they are selling the macbooks at their COST value (the value they buy from apple) so i think it was $1105 for base 13MBP and $1390 for the MBP 13 inch i got (the 2.9 ghz, 8 gig ram, 750 gig HDD). I have emailed and spoke to them many times and i ordered my macbook yesterday. They assured me they are a legit seller and no scam artist (
http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/index.html?q=21740). I sure hope i get a LAPTOP and not something crummy but i'll Definitely let you guys know what ships in next week. They say that they are basically the middle man and you order from them and your computer ships from APPLE itself. He promises me they are UNOPENED BRAND NEW 2012 macbook pros, and that a lot of people have just called to see if they are a real company. He is not nigerian/in a different country/under the table. They provided me with a receipt and everything and i'm just waiting on it to ship from apple stores. If you think i got scammed please let me know ASAP (lol) but I think i just got a good deal for my money.
Please god don't tell me i got scammed for my money, and hopefully i actually get what i ordered in the mail next week. FINGERS CROSSED. Let me know if this sounds too "fishy" for you. I am a college student and have no affiliation with them at all.
Call them yourselves if you don't believe me, they are being SWAMPED with orders as we speak.
Edit: They sent me the specs of what i ordered so if FOR ANY REASON i feel the need i didn't get what i ordered then i can return it or take them to court if they are "scammers." (which i highly doubt).
Here are the technical specs for the model that has been quoted:
General Information
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Apple, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number:
MD102LL/A
Manufacturer Website Address:
www.apple.com
Brand Name:
Apple
Product Line:
MacBook Pro
Product Model:
MD102LL/A
Product Name:
MacBook Pro, 13-inch
Marketing Information:
The inside story. And the outside story, too.
With its durable unibody enclosure, LED-backlit display, and Multi-Touch trackpad, MacBook Pro looks beautiful. And works beautifully.
Strength. Lightness. Beauty. Seamlessly integrated.
MacBook Pro is machined from a single piece of aluminum, an engineering breakthrough that replaced many parts with just one. It's called the unibody. And the first time you pick up a MacBook Pro you'll notice the difference it makes. The entire enclosure is thinner and lighter than other notebooks. It looks polished and refined. And it feels strong and durable - perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.
Product Type:
Notebook
Processor & Chipset
Processor Manufacturer:
Intel
Processor Type:
Core i7
Processor Speed:
2.90 GHz
Processor Core:
Dual-core (2 Core)
Cache:
4 MB
Memory
Standard Memory:
8 GB
Maximum Memory:
8 GB
Memory Technology:
DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Standard:
DDR3-1600/PC3-12800
Memory Card Reader:
Yes
Memory Card Supported:
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity:
750 GB
Hard Drive Interface:
Serial ATA
Hard Drive RPM:
5400
Optical Drive Type:
DVD-Writer
Optical Media Supported:
DVD±R/±RW
Dual-Layer Media Supported:
Yes
Display & Graphics
Screen Size:
13.3"
Display Screen Type:
Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Aspect Ratio:
16:10
Screen Mode:
WXGA
Screen Resolution:
1280 x 800
Backlight Technology:
LED
Graphics Controller Manufacturer:
Intel
Graphics Controller Model:
HD 4000
Graphics Memory Technology:
DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Memory Accessibility:
Shared
Network & Communication
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Wi-Fi Standard:
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Ethernet Technology:
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth:
Yes
Bluetooth Standard:
Bluetooth 4.0
Built-in Devices
Webcam:
Yes
Microphone:
Yes
Speakers:
Yes
Interfaces/Ports
FireWire/i.LINK:
Yes
Total Number of USB Ports:
3
Number of USB 3.0 Ports:
3
Network (RJ-45):
Yes
Audio Line Out:
Yes
Thunderbolt:
Yes
Software
Operating System:
Mac OS X Lion
Software Included:
Mail
Address Book
iCal
The Mac App Store
iTunes
Safari
Time Machine
FaceTime
Photo Booth
Mission Control
Launchpad
AirDrop
Resume
Auto Save
Versions
Quick Look
Spotlight
QuickTime
iLife:
iPhoto
iMovie
GarageBand
Input Devices
Keyboard:
Yes
Keyboard Backlight:
Yes
Pointing Device Type:
Track Pad
TouchPad Features:
Multi-touch Gesture
Localization:
English (US)
Battery Information
Battery Chemistry:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Polymer)
Battery Energy:
63.50 Wh
Maximum Battery Run Time:
7 Hour
Power Description
Input Voltage:
· 110 V AC
· 220 V AC
Maximum Power Supply Wattage:
60 W
Physical Characteristics
Height:
1.0"
Width:
12.8"
Depth:
8.9"
Weight (Approximate):
4.50 lb
Shipping Information
Shipping Dimensions :
13.25" Height x 5.3" Width x 16.75" Depth
Shipping Weight :
8.0 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents:
MacBook Pro, 13-inch
Lithium Polymer Battery
60W MagSafe Power Adapter
AC Wall Plug
Power Cord
Accessory Kit
Display Cleaning Cloth
Printed and Electronic Documentation
Security Features:
Kensington Lock Slot
Green Compliant:
Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority:
Energy Star 5.2
Warranty
Standard Warranty:
1 Year Limited
I know i'm a "newbie" but i believe this is a great deal, especially since i HATE PAYING TAX. Another $100 of tax that doesnt go to your system at all. They ship for free and im assuming everything is legit. Remember, i'm not ADVERTISING for them, im honestly asking if i got a good deal or if you think they are trying to scam me.
