The last few years Apple has given out iPod rebates and the like for students who buy a Mac for college, and I am wondering whether or not they will continue the trend this year or if I should just go ahead and buy one now. If so, when are they likely to restart this program and what would they give rebates for?
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Should I wait for potential freebies for college student Mac purchases?
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You get the education pricing on the MBP and Applecare. You get a rebate for the cost of [usually] an 8 GB iPod touch. You can also get a rebate on a printer.
Normal education discount qualifications apply, check the Education store.
Normal education discount qualifications apply, check the Education store.
If you want to save money, obviously wait. Get the mbp of your choice with the regular education discount, a free 8gb ipod touch (after rebate), a free printer (after rebate) around the last week of May or First week of June.
I'm in the same boat. I just graduated however. I plan on buying through my online store, but was curious as to how the rebate mail in works. Do you have to provide documentation that you are currently in school or is it as simple as cutting the bar codes and mailing it in?
I spoke to an employee of the local Apple Store about this.
She said that if you purchase your MacBook within the two weeks prior to the rebate program's going into effect, you can bring the computer back in to the store, essentially trade it in for itself, and receive the iPod rebate along with the "new" purchase--with, naturally, no extra expense. I have actually pulled this off at another Apple Store, about five years ago.
The employee also indicated that the rebate program is likely to start at the end of May. So, if what she says applies to other Apple Stores, you should be able to purchase the MacBook by about May 16 or so, then return in a few weeks to claim the rebate. It's more of a hassle than simply waiting until June to buy the laptop, but if you need to own the computer a bit sooner than that, this policy might come in handy.
She said that if you purchase your MacBook within the two weeks prior to the rebate program's going into effect, you can bring the computer back in to the store, essentially trade it in for itself, and receive the iPod rebate along with the "new" purchase--with, naturally, no extra expense. I have actually pulled this off at another Apple Store, about five years ago.
The employee also indicated that the rebate program is likely to start at the end of May. So, if what she says applies to other Apple Stores, you should be able to purchase the MacBook by about May 16 or so, then return in a few weeks to claim the rebate. It's more of a hassle than simply waiting until June to buy the laptop, but if you need to own the computer a bit sooner than that, this policy might come in handy.
Good find, I have been waiting for a LONG time so they better have the Ipod touches lol...and this info is very reassuring because I will not wait longer than first week of May also would be nice to have it in writting...
@81Tiger04:
I don't think Apple gives you a specific printer. It's a rebate towards the cost of a printer. Like $100 or so. If you find a printer for $100, great, it's free. (and there are some decent options available at that price.) If you want a more expensive printer, you pay the difference.
I don't think Apple gives you a specific printer. It's a rebate towards the cost of a printer. Like $100 or so. If you find a printer for $100, great, it's free. (and there are some decent options available at that price.) If you want a more expensive printer, you pay the difference.
