If this is correct I'd simply use your education discount. These prices aren't very "enticing".
I agree and was leaning toward the same decision - thanks for the input. I'm so restless and impatient since I haven't had my own working laptop for months now after 4 years of having my own (I'm such a spoiled youth). I had an HP Envy 15 for 1 day and then returned it (it was one of the worst designed machines I've ever used) and am anxiously anticipating the purchase of the uMBP