Yes, I checked our store and it's the same here.
Of course the big problem with this is that - correct me if I'm wrong - you have to install it on a university owned machine.
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Yes, I checked our store and it's the same here.
Of course the big problem with this is that - correct me if I'm wrong - you have to install it on a university owned machine.
In the UK, Leopard is £84. Choosing education discount makes it 74.50.
IF YOU ARE A UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Click on "Education Store" and choose "Apple Store for Higher Education". This is only accessible from computers on-campus (they can tell with IP addresses).
And you will get it for about £55
I assume this is the same in the States.
IF YOU ARE A UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Click on "Education Store" and choose "Apple Store for Higher Education". This is only accessible from computers on-campus (they can tell with IP addresses).
And you will get it for about £55
I assume this is the same in the States.
This has been answered about 30 times in the past two days. Delivery "on" the 26th means exactly what it says.
People who pre-ordered tiger received their copies even before the retail stores were selling it.
this education pricing kinda stinks. but since my partner and i need to put it on both of our macbook pros and our imac, i need at least 3 licenses (yes, we are both college students). Why is there never any education discount on Family packs? My university is super tiny, and the store barely carries books, let alone software. Luckily the man who owns Smalldog is on the university's board so i think we get extra discounts from there.
I had just called the apple store I was told differently. I am confused now. Anyway based on past experiences has any had trouble going into an apple store on release day and getting a copy?
Ok, fastest way to get Leopard
I'm really sorry that not all of you will not be getting the reduced rate for Leopard. But, honestly, you all knew Leopard was coming out in October, so I don't feel too bad for you.
On to my question: Will it be faster to purchase Leopard at a retail store, or to purchase it online and have it shipped to me?
I'm really sorry that not all of you will not be getting the reduced rate for Leopard. But, honestly, you all knew Leopard was coming out in October, so I don't feel too bad for you.
On to my question: Will it be faster to purchase Leopard at a retail store, or to purchase it online and have it shipped to me?
It's been my experience ordering from the online store gets delivered on the release date and sometimes a day before.
lets all (incl. myself) stop the ranting for one day and break out the champagne!
after all, we have waited a looooong time for leopard.
after all, we have waited a looooong time for leopard.
The last few OS Releases have not had months worth of low cost upgrade windows...I believe the "up to date" date started from the actual day the OS was announced.
HUH? What makes you think you would ever begin to get a discount? Maybe Apple should just give everyone who bought a Mac since Tiger was released a small discount.
Please see my above post (no. 52). Although I realise there's still not discounts on Family Packs. That sucks.
Here is what happened to my college's webstore: (University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign)
Apple Distribution Policy Changes
Monday October 8, 2007 4:58 AM
Apple recently modified their distribution policy for educational institutions. Due to this change, WebStore will no longer be able to distribute Tiger, iLife, iWork, QuickTime Pro, or the Apple Maintenance Program (AMP) to students.
WebStore will still maintain any current AMP subscriptions and, when new versions of Apple products are released, will notify current subscribers in the AMP program with download/media purchase information.
We apologize for this reduction in service and hope to be able to offer Apple products to students again in the future.
Please direct any questions to webstore@uiuc.edu.
Their AMP program was $65 which i should have bought now, but i figured it was only $4 more if i waited to buy it from apple. But now looks like i lost out and have to buy at $119.
Apple Distribution Policy Changes
Monday October 8, 2007 4:58 AM
Apple recently modified their distribution policy for educational institutions. Due to this change, WebStore will no longer be able to distribute Tiger, iLife, iWork, QuickTime Pro, or the Apple Maintenance Program (AMP) to students.
WebStore will still maintain any current AMP subscriptions and, when new versions of Apple products are released, will notify current subscribers in the AMP program with download/media purchase information.
We apologize for this reduction in service and hope to be able to offer Apple products to students again in the future.
Please direct any questions to webstore@uiuc.edu.
Their AMP program was $65 which i should have bought now, but i figured it was only $4 more if i waited to buy it from apple. But now looks like i lost out and have to buy at $119.
It all depends on your location if you get leopard on 10/26/07.. like me i'm like 2.5 hours away from Apple west warehouse.. If you don't get the leopard box in your hands on 10/26/07 by mail then best bet is the retail store ..
All orders will ship on 10/26/07 .. retail apple stores will get them first the resellers locations will start to get them little bit after 10/26/07....,..
We can pay $129 now, and then after Apple drops the Leopard price by $200 they'll send us $100 rebates. 
Educational Pricing for Leopard
Posted this in the first Leopard thread, probably better fitting here:
You may still be able to get the old $69 educational discount price for Leopard, but you *need* to call your local Apple educational sales representative. I just did, and got it pre-ordered for $69. The woman I spoke with didn't even know about the $116 pricing for individual students and educators.
In speaking with my Apple rep, I told her I wouldn't mind the price increase so much...if the *retail* price had also jumped up $47. Then I would understand. This is just a $13 savings over retail...big deal. You can get a better price break buying it retail from MacMall.com for $109 and free shipping right now.
From my perspective, it just sounded like students and educators were taking somewhat of a hit, regardless of how "great" 10.5 is supposed to be. Let's face it: every OS upgrade has had a lot of time and expense put into it. Again, I wouldn't mind the $116 price tag, if the regular retail price had increased by the same rate proportionally. But it didn't, and that's what didn't sit right with me. Or, just come out and say "no more educator discounts" and be honest about it from the get go.
Anyway, if you're an educator or a student, call your Apple Education rep directly and express your feelings about this. You may just get Leopard for $69 after all. Or just go to MacMall and save yourself some bucks there!
Posted this in the first Leopard thread, probably better fitting here:
You may still be able to get the old $69 educational discount price for Leopard, but you *need* to call your local Apple educational sales representative. I just did, and got it pre-ordered for $69. The woman I spoke with didn't even know about the $116 pricing for individual students and educators.
In speaking with my Apple rep, I told her I wouldn't mind the price increase so much...if the *retail* price had also jumped up $47. Then I would understand. This is just a $13 savings over retail...big deal. You can get a better price break buying it retail from MacMall.com for $109 and free shipping right now.
From my perspective, it just sounded like students and educators were taking somewhat of a hit, regardless of how "great" 10.5 is supposed to be. Let's face it: every OS upgrade has had a lot of time and expense put into it. Again, I wouldn't mind the $116 price tag, if the regular retail price had increased by the same rate proportionally. But it didn't, and that's what didn't sit right with me. Or, just come out and say "no more educator discounts" and be honest about it from the get go.
Anyway, if you're an educator or a student, call your Apple Education rep directly and express your feelings about this. You may just get Leopard for $69 after all. Or just go to MacMall and save yourself some bucks there!
$129?
Then why am I being charged $147 + tax?
Oh yeah, I live in the UK. Almost forgot.
SL
Cry me a freaking river!
Maybe if Apple sold OS X for $300 like Microsoft did with Vista (the version that compares to OS X), they could afford to sell it at a 200% discount.
I guess then i am going to wait and see what happens at my university bookstore. I noticed that i payed 71 dollars educational for iwork on apple.com and they had i work for 40 in the bookstore. Hopefully my bookstore will have it for 69.00 a few days after it is released.
