Questions about buying at Apple Store....

[Jmanstk]

All right, in about 2 weeks im traveling to an Apple Store to get my very first Mac, a Black Macbook to be specific (Unless of course they update them at WWDC). I plan on going June 14th, the day after WWDC is over lol, anyways. I have a couple of questions about buying from the Apple Store.

1. Do they generally have a lot of Macbooks in stock? Anyone know if i call they can hold one for me?

2. Can i still get the education discount on the macbook, applecare, and iWork 08'? I will not have my ID card for college yet, so can i just take my acceptance letter or something?

3. If im getting the education discount, can someone else pay for it with a credit card? (As i dont have one and do not want to carry around $1800 in cash, plus my mom wants the points on the American Express lol)

Thanks in advance for responses!! Cant wait to become part of the Mac World!!

 

[h0e0h]

**taken from online store disclaimer

Who is Eligible To Purchase
The following education individuals are eligible to purchase through the Apple Store for Education individuals:

* Faculty or staff member of a public or private Higher Education Institution in the United States
* Student currently attending or accepted into a public or private Higher Education Institution in the United States
* Parent purchasing on behalf of their child who is a student currently attending or accepted into public or private Higher Education Institution in the United States

Purchase Quantity
Faculty, Staff and Students purchasing from the Apple Store for Education Individuals will be allowed to purchase the following quantities of product per academic school year:

1. Desktop: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
2. Mac mini: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
3. Notebook: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
4. Display: A maximum of two (2) may be purchased per academic year
5. Software: A maximum of two (2) per software title may be purchased per academic year
6. Apple TV: There is no limit on the quantity of Apple TV purchases per academic year
7. iPod: There is no limit on the quantity of iPod purchases per academic year

The above purchases can be made either online, through an Apple Retail Store, or through your Apple Authorized Campus Store. Total product quantities remain the same regardless of where your purchase is made. The Apple Software purchases above are only available through the online Apple Store for Education or through your Apple Authorized Campus Store.

Statement of Eligibility
I represent that I am a member of one of the defined groups above, eligible to purchase and that the products being purchased direct from Apple Inc. are for the personal, education, and/or research use of a student, faculty, or staff member.

Barring a major update, they should have plenty BlackBooks in stock at any Apple Retail store.

 

[Jmanstk]

Thanks a lot! Answered all of my questions, i was worried my mother would not be able to use the card for it. I will probably call the day before i go anyways seeing as how the nearest apple store is 2 hours away, and i'd hate to get there and have them tell me they dont have any lol. Thanks again!

 

[h0e0h]

i just bought a 2.4 BlackBook that will be 2 weeks old on the 29th. It was a GREAT investment and I absolutely love it. Let me recommend a ScreensavRz from RadTech.us and some port protectors. You'll love those 2 accessories. A BT apple mouse probably wouldn't hurt either. Enjoy and be sure to post here about your experience and if you run into any questions.

 

[Jmanstk]

Oh i will be sure to post right after i get it!! lol here is my list of things to buy when i go: Blackbook, AppleCare, iWork 08', BT Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, and a case of some sort. I will look into the port protectors and screensaver as well! I've been waiting forever to get this thing, June 14th cant come quick enough . Thanks again!!!

 

[h0e0h]

Oh i will be sure to post right after i get it!! lol here is my list of things to buy when i go: Blackbook, AppleCare, iWork 08', BT Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, and a case of some sort. I will look into the port protectors and screensaver as well! I've been waiting forever to get this thing, June 14th cant come quick enough . Thanks again!!!

I could suggest a bag as well... I'm using a Booq BP3. Though that model is no longer available, anything that company produces is EXCELLENT. Check them out at booqbags.com. If you decide you do not like the bag, at least look at the Vyper sleeve by them. Look for something by Targus if you can't find a bag by Booq. The SLAM is nice in the Targus line. You may want to go ahead and purchase your accessories from RadTech and a sleeve/bag so they'll arrive the day you bring it home, you'll want to begin using them the day of... especially the screensavRz because the oils that transfer from your fingers while typing on the MB keyboard is obvious... you'll want to protect the screen from these smudges.