Where should I purchase my Air?

[BaseballGeek]

This may seem like a dumb question, but some people say you should buy it off Amazon because the tax is pretty heavy when you buy it at the Apple store. Is this true?

 

[ugahairydawgs]

I bought mine from bhphotovideo.com

They have custom configs (I got the 13" i7/8/256), cheaper AppleCare ($95), free copy of Parallels or Bento, and no tax.

 

[BaseballGeek]

I bought mine from bhphotovideo.com

They have custom configs (I got the 13" i7/8/256), cheaper AppleCare ($95), free copy of Parallels or Bento, and no tax.

I assume this is the newest brand

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...i5_1_8g_4GB_128GB_SSD_13_3.html#Specification

 

[ugahairydawgs]

I assume this is the newest brand

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...i5_1_8g_4GB_128GB_SSD_13_3.html#Specification

Yeah. The 2012 models come with Intel 4000 graphics.

 

[stchman]

This may seem like a dumb question, but some people say you should buy it off Amazon because the tax is pretty heavy when you buy it at the Apple store. Is this true?

The MBA in 13.3" cheapest configuration is $1139.99. Best Buy sold me my MBA for $1100 + tax. It was slightly higher, but BB does give me the option of taking it back rather than mailing it back to Amazon.

 

[fenderbass146]

The MBA in 13.3" cheapest configuration is $1139.99. Best Buy sold me my MBA for $1100 + tax. It was slightly higher, but BB does give me the option of taking it back rather than mailing it back to Amazon.

Also if you want an accidental warranty. I am generally very careful with my computer, but you never know what might happen to a back pack with the Air inside when riding my longboard to and from class.

 

[Tfb]

I think you have to think about the return policy too, if there's any chance you're not 100% sure about the model you're choosing.

If I'm reading B&H's correctly, you can't return a (working) laptop once you've opened the 'manufacturer's packaging'. Buying directly from Apple should mean no-hassle returns for 14 days. BB and Amazon also have more generous return policies. Amazon requires return by mail, which may be an inconvenience or may not matter at all.

 

[Nde]

I don't think BHPhoto do BTO MBP, or do they?

I have been getting my MBA and MBP online at Apple via my academic discount. It's not a lot but little here and there saves my money.

 

[pizzafootbal]

I bought mine from bhphotovideo.com

They have custom configs (I got the 13" i7/8/256), cheaper AppleCare ($95), free copy of Parallels or Bento, and no tax.

I second this, got my iMac here. Only sales tax in NY

 

[tsboy69]

I was all set to go with Amazon to save the sales tax, but I needed the One to One that Apple offers. With this being my first Mac, I needed the help.

 

[Nerio27]

I'm copying a post I made in a similar thread since it's relevant

For me, it was apple.com. I am a student living in maryland (6% tax). I have a discover card and my birthday is in July (5% cashback from apple store orders + 2% additional for my birthday month). I wanted the same model [i5/8/128].

Student price for the base model: $1149

Add $90 for the 8GB upgrade: $1239
7% cashback via discover: -$86
6% Tax: +$74
Total after cashback and tax: $1227
Adding the $100 Gift card: $1127

...you can sell the gift card for a good amount. You may also find some uses for it for your new Mac or mobile apps if you have an iPhone.

 

[brbubba]

Tax is tax, if you can get away with not paying it then duh, it will be cheaper.

I use appleinsider for price guides. Choose whichever site doesn't charge you tax.

http://www.appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/

 

[racer1441]

Amazon. Scew paying the taxes.