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Why is the education discount lower on rMB ??

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ByteTheBooty

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I was just looking at the Apple website to see how much my mac would cost after education discount and I realized that for the new Macbook, theres only a discount of 50$ compared to the 120$ discount fro the retina MBP

rMB: 1549 $(CAD).....after discout: 1499$(CAD)
rMBP: 1549$(CAD)....after discout: 1429$(CAD)

anyone know why is that??

Also, I checked online and 1299 US dollars converts to 1633$(CAD)..and canadian apple store are pricing it 1549$...not complaining, but why is that???
 
I noticed that as well. It's kind of annoying. It should be the same as the retina MacBook Pro. It's a new product im guessing that is why.
 
MacBook air $50
MacBook $50
MacBook pro retina $100
15 MacBook pro $100 or if over 2,000 it's $200
 
I think a lot Apple products are only reduced by 50 bucks for the edu discount. Apple has not the best edu discounts.
 
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I'm beginning to wonder if this is a case of people being "butt-hurt" ... I'm looking and a lot of the negative comments seem to come from the people who have recently bought a macbook air\pro.. or people who talk about wanting a new macbook but talking about price. I'm beginning to think people who are lashing out about the new models are just bitter because they can't get one.

The classic make fun of the girl you like kinda thing. Otherwise, if they're really not within the demographic this product is targeting, it demonstrates a complete lack of intelligence to make fun of a product in that scenario. I should go to the Kia forums and make fun of anyone who might like the 2015 Kia Sorrento... maybe it'll make me feel better about my old, outdated 2013 Toyota.
 
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I noticed that there's only a $50 student discount. I think that's cheap, but classically Apple.
 
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Probably new product. As the demand skyrockets, they might eventually push it to $100. But this is Apple and they have gotten a bit more stingy with educational discounts etc. the past couple of years.

If I get one, that $50 will go into buying the $79 dongle.
 
In the UK, the MacBook gets the full educational discount - it's about £65 if you use the normal edu store and more like £150 if you do it from within your university network.
 
shenan1982 said:
I'm beginning to wonder if this is a case of people being "butt-hurt" ... I'm looking and a lot of the negative comments seem to come from the people who have recently bought a macbook air\pro.. or people who talk about wanting a new macbook but talking about price. I'm beginning to think people who are lashing out about the new models are just bitter because they can't get one.

The classic make fun of the girl you like kinda thing. Otherwise, if they're really not within the demographic this product is targeting, it demonstrates a complete lack of intelligence to make fun of a product in that scenario. I should go to the Kia forums and make fun of anyone who might like the 2015 Kia Sorrento... maybe it'll make me feel better about my old, outdated 2013 Toyota.
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too true
 
KrisLord said:
In the UK, the MacBook gets the full educational discount - it's about £65 if you use the normal edu store and more like £150 if you do it from within your university network.
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Yeah, many of the big schools in the US get bigger discounts than just the standard EDU discount. If you go to school, check your school's student discounts page for specific deals.
 
Traverse said:
I noticed that there's only a $50 student discount. I think that's cheap, but classically Apple.
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If a person is looking to purchase a $1,300 computer and is complaining about $50, then that person should not be looking to purchase a $1,300 computer.

Fiscal responsibility. Or, the lack thereof.
 
Not true. If you can save more why throw money away at apple. $50 is a pitiful discount.
 
Hankster said:
If a person is looking to purchase a $1,300 computer and is complaining about $50, then that person should not be looking to purchase a $1,300 computer.

Fiscal responsibility. Or, the lack thereof.
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I don't think anyone is depending on the student discount to be able to afford their system, but if you're going to offer a student discount, $50 off of $1400 (with tax) is somewhat stingy.
 
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Traverse said:
I don't think anyone is depending on the student discount to be able to afford their system, but if you're going to offer a student discount, $50 off of $1400 (with tax) is somewhat stingy.
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No it's not. Apple doesn't have to offer up a discount at all. They are a business. Why should some people get special treatment over others? Everyone is always looking for their handout. Everybody always wants to ride in the wagon but no one wants to help pull when it's their turn.
 
AdonisSMU said:
No it's not. Apple doesn't have to offer up a discount at all. They are a business. Why should some people get special treatment over others? Everyone is always looking for their handout. Everybody always wants to ride in the wagon but no one wants to help pull when it's their turn.
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*sigh*

No one is looking for a handout. Apple doesn't have to do a discount at all and I appreciate the $50, but if you are going to do a "student discount" on a $1400 machine you would think it would be more than $50. It just seems stingy, but better than nothing.
 
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Traverse said:
*sigh*

No one is looking for a handout. Apple doesn't have to do a discount at all and I appreciate the $50, but if you are going to do a "student discount" on a $1400 machine you would think it would be more than $50. It just seems stingy, but better than nothing.
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Then why are you saying a $50 discount is stingy if you aren't looking for a handout?
 
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Then why are you saying a $50 discount is stingy if you aren't looking for a handout?
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Because I feel that if you're going to go so far as to have a "Student Store" and make a point of noting student discounts you'd think they'd be more meaningful.
 
Traverse said:
Because I feel that if you're going to go so far as to have a "Student Store" and make a point of noting student discounts you'd think they'd be more meaningful.
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Any discount on the price is a benefit for the student as they didn't have to pay as much as everyone else for the same thing.
 
I was planning on using the government employee/veteran discount, but it's not on that store yet. Is it usually the same pricing as education?
 
Traverse said:
*sigh*

No one is looking for a handout. Apple doesn't have to do a discount at all and I appreciate the $50, but if you are going to do a "student discount" on a $1400 machine you would think it would be more than $50. It just seems stingy, but better than nothing.
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Percentage wise, the local UPS store gives our students a larger discount on copying pages. They'll give a 5% discount.

That's 5% on paper. Apple isn't even giving 5% on something expensive and marketed at students.

Our Students also get 100% off on software etc... Except for Apple titles.

Apple really isn't interested in supporting education. Other big names provide free software worth thousands of dollars to help further student education.

One technology student I spoke with recently has obtained $20,000 worth of software for free that is relevant to his technology classes. I've logged into the university site myself and verified the titles he is using for free. These aren't temporary licenses either.

Sad that Apple shows no interest. It was the education market that built Apple from nothing in the early days.
 
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