Comp Sci Student in UK

[samst0r]

Hey,

I'm a Computer Science student in the UK and I've been looking into getting a Time Capsule and possibly upgrading my 1.83Ghz Macbook however I'm confused to which discount is best to use.

Will it be cheaper to get a Developers Account (paid) and use the discount that comes with that or just order through the uni's internet and receive student discount?

Thanks

Sam

 

[miles01110]

With the Macbook you're probably better off with the student discount, but who knows. Do the math and see what's cheaper.

 

[MacFanUK]

I looked into this a while ago and on all computers, including the Mac Pro, it's cheaper to buy with the HE discount.

If you buy the Student Developer Membership, it's £99 and you get 20% (roughly) off computers. HE discount is 14%. So say you want a 13" 2.26GHz Macbook Pro, with HE discount it's £772. With Student Developer discount it's £818.20 including the £99 for the membership.

On a Mac Pro, with HE discount it's £1595, but with Student Developer discount, it's £1618 including the £99 membership.

 

[LAS.mac]

As far as I've read, High Education discount is by far the best buying option up there. I think you can only order by the Internet acceding from a campus IP.
The macs come with 3 years applecare included. As I recall, the save is about 17% on normal prices.
Other option is Dixons tax free, if are going to travel.

 

[star-fish]

You might want to check out cashback websites as well and see if you can get a bigger discount.

Student prices will always be cheaper though.

 

[samst0r]

Thanks for the help guys!

Looks like I'll be using the HE discount.