Where to buy from? Amazon vs MacMall

[juiceman311]

Hey all...lookin to get my first mac. I placed an order for a Black MacBook (2.0 GHz model) last night on Amazon.com; it's the $1099 after rebate, but the ship date is June 25 - July 16. Also, I'm not 100% clear on the warranty provided at all. MacMall has the same MacBook for $1199 shipped and is clear on warranty (1 year manufacturer's, which may be the same as Amazon's), and is in stock.

From past experience or knowledge, should I tough it out til July or cancel my order and get the notebook on MacMall?

 

[iW00t]

Many here buys from Amazon. Go for it, it is a safe bet.

 

[iHerzeleid]

Amazon has the same standard one year warranty. Also amazon is tax free, I dont know about MacMall. Amazon's estimated ship dates are also very conservative so i wouldn't be surprised if it shipped much earlier.

 

[Soulman]

Circuit City

Don't forget to check your local Circuit City's. They will have a old C2D 2.0 reduced rates.

 

[orangemacapple]

i've ordered from both. i like amazon better.

but the best is the times i've bought a new mac from the local apple store. there's nothing like hugging it as you're walking out the door -- that feeling is worth the xtra price & sales tax.

 

[juiceman311]

that feeling is worth the xtra price & sales tax.

that's relative

 

[macjay]

Go Amazon, definitely. MacMall accepts no returns on Apple products.

 

[ShiggyMiyamoto]

Bleh I don't trust resellers other than MacMall/MacZone. I either get my gear from them, or directly from any of the retail stores in my area. I would never trust Amazon for Mac stuff.