Where should I buy from???

MacBooks are taking 5-7 business days to ship and then how ever long it takes
for UPS or Fed Ex, so you may get your shipment a week or so late.

You can always have it shipped to you at school once you know your
address.

My daughter's MacBook sale was confirmed online on the 11th
Est Ship date 20th
Est delivery the 27th

If you absolutely can not wait for shipping, then the Apple Store is still your best option.

I would call 1-800-MYApple and talk to the sales rep to see if they can speed up your order via overnight mail.

At worst, you might need to fax a copy of your student I.D. or acceptance letter.
You can also wire the funds direct to Apple's account from your bank.
Just be sure to have the bank include your web order number on the transfer paperwork.

 

What is wrong with buying from the Apple store? I am sure they have newer notebooks in stock. If you need it now, ride on down to the apple store and pick one up. I wonder if they would let you see there inventory to see what week builds they have in stock? How do you even tell what week build it is?

 

Nothing's wrong with buying from an Apple retail store...unless you want a BTO configuration. You can tell the build week by looking at the serial number, it's the fourth and fifth digit.

 

Look carefully at the rebate. It is for the "older" iPods (check the rebate for for model numbers). You can no longer get a qualifying Nano/iPod through the Apple online store (refurbs don't qualify). So if you want the rebate, you will need to go to the Apple store and see if they have any remaining inventory of the qualifying iPods left in stock.
Other than that, unless you want one with options, I would just buy it direct from the store. You might be treated a little better if a problem arises if you are one of that stores customers. You are taxed either way, online or in the store, so don't risk a damaged parcel or worse yet, one lost in transit.

**The above applies to US customers only. I don't know what is going on with this rebate deal in the UK. I see conflicting reports.

 

I got my MBP from my local Apple Store. Something satisfying about plunking down that much cash and walking out with a new toy!

 

For sure. Compared to yesterday when I plunked down alot of cash at the Apple online store for the pleasure of waiting two weeks for a 20" iMac only because I wanted the upgraded video memory. And I have TWO Apple stores within 40 minutes of me.

 

So there is ABSOLUTELY no difference in the cost whether you order it online or from the store?

Another thing is that assuming the new Merom MBPs come out next tuesday, when do you think they will be available at the physical Apple stores? I am sure some of you must have had experiences with that!