I went to a local Apple store to get a copy of Tiger today and was told that I could only get the discount by ordering it online. My question is this is the copy I'd get that way going to be any different than a retail copy from a store? I'm just curious because I couldn't think of a good reason why they wouldn't just let you get it in the retail stores. If anyone can answer me it would be much appreciated thanks.
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OSX Tiger on the Educational Discount??
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I don't really care about ordering it so much as I was just curious why and if what I'll get will be the same. I can live with delayed satisfaction since I just got an ipod this week.
ZenNerd said:
Yes, it the same. Apple.com even calls it the same part number. There is no "educational" note on the box, or software. Same box, lower price.
I got the edu box. Exactly the same. It's labelled RETAIL as well. I ordered on the phone with apple to make verification easier.
It's an accounting thing, they only sell the hardware and student discount at the retail stores. Selling software at the discount apparently makes the stores look less profitable, so they make you order online.