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OMG...Amazon 20% coupon on NEW Macbook Airs

Alex32 said:
so i have my code...$1279 for the 256gb 13.3 air...$904 for the 2010 model, 128GB 13.3 air. is the 2011 (new) model that much better that i should get that vs. saving $350+ on the older one?? Any input would be great!! Thanks!!

2011 13.3 MBA 256 = $1279
2010 13.3 MBA 128 = $904
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i would get the new one.... you can get the old one for that price already......used..... with apple care on it..
 
technopimp said:
I can't believe I'm saying this because normally this would probably be the type of thing I'd consider doing, but doesn't anyone else think buying a Kindle/getting the code/returning the opened Kindle/using the code to be rather unethical? I mean, believe me, I've exercised the liberal return policies of Best Buy/Target/etc in the past, but I try not to abuse and would NEVER return something after having "stolen" (although that word is rather strong) something. Yes, I've purchased laptops and yes I've returned them opened if they did not meet my needs, but to me this is really pushing it since you're essentially taking something for nothing from Amazon, and also forcing a store to take a hit on the opened item that you're returning for no reason.

I bought a Kindle with the intention of getting the code and using it, but I never once considered returning it opened. I have no use for a Kindle so I was either going to give it to my wife or sell it. As it turns out, I decided against the whole thing so I WILL be returning it, albeit still sealed in the box.
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Amazing. You got voted up 6 times for saying essentially the same thing I said and got voted down for.

Thus why I REALLY wish Amazon would strengthen the guidelines on this like they do with Audible, where you have to keep the Kindle in order for the promo to stick, else they would charge your card for the discount difference or something.

The real issue is that it will likely make them think twice about offering such a deal in the future, hurting people who are more ethical about it.
 
Just ordered an 11" 4/128 model for $912 as a gift for a relative. Thanks to the OP for pointing this out. I got the gift and a new Kindle for less than the normal cost of the 11". :)
 
Thanks OP

You just saved me $282.79 from my 13" i7, 4GB, 500GB MBP from amazon...

In total I saved $470 from buying at the apple store :)

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revelated said:
Amazing. You got voted up 6 times for saying essentially the same thing I said and got voted down for.

Thus why I REALLY wish Amazon would strengthen the guidelines on this like they do with Audible, where you have to keep the Kindle in order for the promo to stick, else they would charge your card for the discount difference or something.

The real issue is that it will likely make them think twice about offering such a deal in the future, hurting people who are more ethical about it.
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Amazon is full of smart people, they saw this coming. I know some of the higher ups as they were my neighbors. This all brings amazon a good reputation.

This thread has over 49000 views but less than 600 post, most of which ask details and beg for codes.

Now let's try to figure the amount of people trying to scam the system, VS people who try to scam the system and actually like the kindle and recommend it to friends and family. The people who were going to return it and decided for $109, let's try it out.

What about the people who read about the deal, used it and didn't post back on this thread. Probably a small number.
Amazon expects some returns but they are figuring that the user experience and cheap price will sell more ad support kindles.

I emailed several coworkers who wished they bought the the ad supported kindle..

The word of mouth of kindle coupons far outweighs a single weeks sales of discounted products. It is a win/win for amazon even if 1000 buy and return them. It's much cheaper than tv advertising.
 
I kept my Kindle I bought for the code. I didn't realize just how cool it was. I prefer Audible books, and not have all the ones I have purchased available on my Kindle. I like iBooks, but don't need an iPad since I have a 2010 MBA, and and am waiting my 2011 MBA from Amazon. For me I have always thought Amazon a great place to buy things. I bought on Sunday, and my shipping time has improved to August 23 to Sept 1.
 
PeterKG said:
I kept my Kindle I bought for the code. I didn't realize just how cool it was. I prefer Audible books, and not have all the ones I have purchased available on my Kindle. I like iBooks, but don't need an iPad since I have a 2010 MBA, and and am waiting my 2011 MBA from Amazon. For me I have always thought Amazon a great place to buy things. I bought on Sunday, and my shipping time has improved to August 23 to Sept 1.
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Proved one of my points, Amazon knows some people will like the kindle, keep it and recommend it to others. The discount is creates better word of mouth marketing, and a long tern gain of their system.

Amazon knows that there will be scammers but the other end of the deal is multiplied by satisfied customers recommending to others, and several years of growth. Amazon doesn't care about the scammers bc the deals make them more profits in the long run.
 
spacepower7 said:
Amazon is full of smart people, they saw this coming. I know some of the higher ups as they were my neighbors. This all brings amazon a good reputation.

This thread has over 49000 views but less than 600 post, most of which ask details and beg for codes.

Now let's try to figure the amount of people trying to scam the system, VS people who try to scam the system and actually like the kindle and recommend it to friends and family. The people who were going to return it and decided for $109, let's try it out.

What about the people who read about the deal, used it and didn't post back on this thread. Probably a small number.
Amazon expects some returns but they are figuring that the user experience and cheap price will sell more ad support kindles.

I emailed several coworkers who wished they bought the the ad supported kindle..

The word of mouth of kindle coupons far outweighs a single weeks sales of discounted products. It is a win/win for amazon even if 1000 buy and return them. It's much cheaper than tv advertising.
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I bought a second Kindle (not for me) just for a second coupon. The Kindle 4 is coming out soon (or is rumored to), they want to dump stock. These promotions are probably helping a lot.
 
I have yet another question.. :D
The MBP 15in went out of stock yesterday and now it's back( I'm assuming new stock?). It's still showing up as a Snow Leopard model but wouldn't the new stock make it a Lion model(keyboard, box, and preinstalled)?
 
revelated said:
Amazing. You got voted up 6 times for saying essentially the same thing I said and got voted down for.

Thus why I REALLY wish Amazon would strengthen the guidelines on this like they do with Audible, where you have to keep the Kindle in order for the promo to stick, else they would charge your card for the discount difference or something.

The real issue is that it will likely make them think twice about offering such a deal in the future, hurting people who are more ethical about it.
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Sorry. I didn't vote you down.
 
Now the wait countdown begins for shipment... 13" base... 1month to go

Checking everyday to see if it changed lol!!!
 
My 11 inch MBA, 4/128, ordered Friday afternoon, is out for delivery this morning. Super excited. I am a total newbie, have never had an Apple product before.
 
I didn't order my 13" base MBA until about 9:45a Friday morning. Hopefully it'll arrive much sooner than between 8/31-9/20!
 
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I wanted a fully loaded MBA (either 11" or 13" but must be highest config of either) - was this even available on Amazon during this coupon?
 
dmk1974 said:
I didn't order my 13" base MBA until about 9:45a Saturday morning. Hopefully it'll arrive much sooner than between 8/31-9/20!
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Ordered mine Sunday afternoon and I received the same shipping estimate. I hope Amazon receives some 13" Airs this week and gets all there weekend orders out. Hopefully we'll have them within the next week or so.
 
DieterRams said:
I wanted a fully loaded MBA (either 11" or 13" but must be highest config of either) - was this even available on Amazon during this coupon?
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Not with the coupon savings. I think the coupon is only good for computers shipped and sold by Amazon, and they only sell the standard configs listed on the Apple store (ie no optional upgrades).
 
ee4life said:
Not with the coupon savings. I think the coupon is only good for computers shipped and sold by Amazon, and they only sell the standard configs listed on the Apple store (ie no optional upgrades).
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The closest they came was the 13" with the 256GB SSD. It had the i5, but note that there is much less of a difference between the i5 and i7 on the 13", so if you can grab a code from eBay, it may still be worthwhile. The $300 you save (actually $400 when you consider the cost of the i7) might be worth the 8% CPU performance difference.
 
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