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So what are we thinking....back to school promo today? i hope?!
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A free gift is still a free gift, but can't help but feel disappointed that they are breaking tradition. And forget about discounted iPad's.
This Chronicwire douche has changed his mind 3 times in just the past week. His guess is as good as yours so take what he says with a grain of salt.
$100 Gift Card best promo for Apple as their cost is Zero, Customers can use this if they are buying a Mac. Use of cards will boost Apples download count etc.
From a Customers point of view: Its better than nothing, however disappointing as Apple is known for treating their customers the BEST
From a Customers point of view: Its better than nothing, however disappointing as Apple is known for treating their customers the BEST
This is probably the most intelligent thing anyone has said about this since the rumor of a $100 iTunes gift card was perpetuated. Seriously, every person whining has nothing but unrealistically high expectations about the BTS promotion. They have been doing nothing but whining about something that hasn't even been announced. At the moment, it is nothing more than a RUMOR. It may happen, it may not. Why do people say and do stupid things over pure conjecture? I guess it's just human nature for people to react to something they know nothing about.
There wouldn't be much to this site, if people were'nt discussing rumors..
But I agree, people take too many things for granted on a site like this..
Idiot humans, making things up and becoming angry about them despite their non-existence. You will all pay dearly for your wild imaginations.
Isn't this a MacRumors forum where rumors can be discussed, indeed where anything Apple related can be discussed? If these rumor-related threads don't interest you, you have the choice to not enter those discussions? I don't get the point of complaining about a thread that doesn't interest you. However, I do agree those who claim they won't buy a Mac now, or will run head first to Microsoft to get that free Xbox are overreacting a little bit, but everyone is entitled to their opinion regarding facts or rumors. I don't think people's expectations are high regarding the Back to School sale: people are simply disappointed that Apple may be breaking a multi-year tradition. As I said, if this is true, a free gift is a free gift.
Besides, 9to5mac cite sources from people privy to store signage.
If there are signs up, we should know BtS is on when the east coast Apple stores open? How much longer before we have news?
I've obviously got bored of waiting.....just purchased a brand new 64GB iPod Touch from a reputable ebay trader with £110 off Apple's retail price and ordered my iMac from the education store. Based on this the promotion will launch tomorrow.
Actually, sounds well played. I would guess that if BtS arrives in the next 14 days (if it doesn't, i'd guess it isn't happening this year) you will get the gift card with a call to Apple Care. If pressed, you could return and repurchase for the card.
I think you found a way to get the BtS deal this morning. Nice!
Looks like I will be ordering a new iMac soon, then. Not really enthused about the $100 gift card, but it is better than nothing.
On a side note, will I get Lion for free if I buy an iMac now?
Yup, any Mac bought after June 6th qualifies
Nice. I just might order tomorrow, then.
I've stopped having hope. But if it is true, what do I want with a gift card for digital goods.
I rip from cd's. I don't think I can play the itunes music format on my droid x anyways.
There are no apps I know of that I need.
I am really picky about what games I play. I actually prefer playing on my ps3 since mac gaming isn't great (with a few exceptions like SC2 and WOW).
I will be doing more video, picture, and garage band stuff with the new imac but am not sure if I want to upgrade either one. If I did upgrade one it would be iMovie first.
Modern warfare 1 was just released on Mac? Empires at war is still a $30 game? Am I missing something? (Ya I know, there's bootcamp.)
So feel free to tell me why I should be excited.
I rip from cd's. I don't think I can play the itunes music format on my droid x anyways.
There are no apps I know of that I need.
I am really picky about what games I play. I actually prefer playing on my ps3 since mac gaming isn't great (with a few exceptions like SC2 and WOW).
I will be doing more video, picture, and garage band stuff with the new imac but am not sure if I want to upgrade either one. If I did upgrade one it would be iMovie first.
Modern warfare 1 was just released on Mac? Empires at war is still a $30 game? Am I missing something? (Ya I know, there's bootcamp.)
So feel free to tell me why I should be excited.
