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So should I not buy a mac until Sept. 9?

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provoloney

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I was wanting to buy a macbook pro 15 in order to get the student discount (free ipod) by Sept 8. But now I realize that they're going to update the ipods so I'd be getting something old. However, I've been wanting to try the shuffle, so that would be a good time to get it.

But anyway, isn't it possible that the will refresh the macbook pro in some way, however minor (more speed, memory, etc...). Does anyone think it's actually worthwhile to wait until next week?
 
The MBP will not see an update in any form at the Sept 9th event. I would buy now so you get the free ipod. Also I would get a touch and sell it and then buy the shuffle since you will make money that way.
 
Thanks! Any advice about which printer I should get as part of that companion promotion. I need an all-in-one, but I really want something that's easy to use (like a mac). I heard that with snow-leopard it may not matter anymore (scan, etc... is built in, not part of other software). The Canon is slow as hell, but I guess it should be easier to use than an HP.

By the way, is there any all-in-one printer that allows you to fax directly from your computer, and receive faxes on your computer?
 
Although I agree any MBP updates are unlikely, I would wait just to see
if any new promotions materialize. With Apple, you never know what might
show up.
 
I agree that on the 9th today's free iPod may be "old," but its still free! That seems to be par for the course, anyway - Apple gives away the old ones to make room for the new! Shouldn't be any updates to the MBP anyway... go ahead and get it now and enjoy/sell your new iPod Touch. :)
 
Free Printer?

Any advice about which printer I should get as part of that companion promotion.
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Where did you see this? I've heard some other people refer to it, but I couldn't find anything about it on the Apple site...could you post a link?

BTW...if you order now, you've got 14 days to return the computer (Apple pays shipping both ways!)...as I understand it, there's only a 10% restocking fee if you open up the packages...so...order the iPod and the MBP and don't open them until the 9th...:)...that's what I'm doing!
 
I'd buy it now. There won't be any new Mac hardware on Sept 9 (I'll eat my boxers if I'm wrong!) and even if you don't want the old iPods, you can sell it afterwards and get some money back for the MacBook Pro.
 
Mr. Monsieur said:
Where did you see this? I've heard some other people refer to it, but I couldn't find anything about it on the Apple site...could you post a link?

BTW...if you order now, you've got 14 days to return the computer (Apple pays shipping both ways!)...as I understand it, there's only a 10% restocking fee if you open up the packages...so...order the iPod and the MBP and don't open them until the 9th...:)...that's what I'm doing!
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hes talking about the education discount. you have to be a college student of faculty member
 
just to let you know i dont think the shuffle will be updated. at my local sams club they were out of iPod touches, iPod nanos, and Classics but all of the shuffles were still in stock. anyway i would still get a touch and sell it for the nano
 
thanks everyone. Yea, everyone should be able to get the printer rebate. They give you the rebate form at the store too, I think. The printer choices aren't very good, though.
 
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