Buying a mac - any deals / promotions?

Larnica · 13 Aug 2008 at 11:17

Hiya

Got uni in about a month and going to purchase a macbook, or macbook pro or air. not decided! anyway, is there any deals coming up or going around at the moment? I heard in the states they were giving away free ipod with every purchase. anything similar over here?

cheers

JAMAL · 13 Aug 2008 at 12:08

New macbooks coming soon so you may get discounted stock somewhere soonish?

peter_hutson · 13 Aug 2008 at 12:14

Surprisingly you it can be worth buying a Mac from a hight street chain. One store will give you a free 2 or 3 year guarantee. But I doubt you will be able to take advantage of the educational discount. Another has the current range significantly cheaper than the Apple retail price. Becuase of the forum rules I can't say what the stores are, but have a look around at the usual suspects and you'll find the deals.

Larnica · 13 Aug 2008 at 12:17

JAMAL said:
New macbooks coming soon so you may get discounted stock somewhere soonish?

Got any more info?

unless its coming out in the next few weeks i'll just get one from the current range

JAMAL · 13 Aug 2008 at 12:34

Larnica said:
Got any more info?

unless its coming out in the next few weeks i'll just get one from the current range

Have a look on 9to5 mac or macrumors matey, loads of info, most think late september tho.

peter_hutson · 13 Aug 2008 at 12:38

It looks like the macbook and macbook pro will undergo a significant case redesign. In which case, I would avoild both products until they have been out for a month or so. There were significant problems with macbook pros over heating after the transition to the intel chips. Rev 1 products always have a risk of being a bit flakey. Depends if having the most up to date machine is importnat to you.

topshot · 13 Aug 2008 at 12:46

still have problems with video cards now so i dont think it matters when you get them. I would wait for the new designs, plus you should get the 3year applecare very cheap with HE discount

Larnica · 13 Aug 2008 at 16:10

Bit of a pain, kinda need it within the next few weeks. Might just go with the basic one now, i like the plastic look

Huddy · 13 Aug 2008 at 16:21

topshot said:
still have problems with video cards now so i dont think it matters when you get them. I would wait for the new designs, plus you should get the 3year applecare very cheap with HE discount

I thought you get 3yrs warranty as standard when purchasing through HE. I know this was the case on my macbook pro I purchased a year ago.

Matthew.M · 13 Aug 2008 at 17:31

Huddy said:
I thought you get 3yrs warranty as standard when purchasing through HE. I know this was the case on my macbook pro I purchased a year ago.

This is still the case

"Special three year parts and labour coverage, with additional first-year warranty and support benefits, as standard" from their HE contract.

LordSplodge · 13 Aug 2008 at 18:24

I don't think the MacBook or MacBook Pro will get a facelift in September never mind a complete overhaul. LED screened aluminium MacBooks? No time soon. According to MacWorld the Septemember event may be about iPods anyway!

Just get a MacBook unless you really need the power (and expenses and weight) of a pro. I'd avoid the Air as other than posing it is a niche product.

Phrozenpenguin · 13 Aug 2008 at 21:26

Is there any news on the "Back to school" promotion that Apple have done in the UK the last few years? It is along the same lines as the current US deal where you get a free iPod.

Has anybody heard any rumours or remembered when it was announced last year?

LordSplodge · 14 Aug 2008 at 09:31

Phrozenpenguin said:
Is there any news on the "Back to school" promotion that Apple have done in the UK the last few years? It is along the same lines as the current US deal where you get a free iPod.

Has anybody heard any rumours or remembered when it was announced last year?

September time. Well it was last year when I got my MacBook and "free" iPod.

eddie101 · 14 Aug 2008 at 09:54

If you go to the 'purple shirts' and buy one from them, you get a free Tucano Macbook Sleeve

Labarum · 14 Aug 2008 at 15:22

Any hints of what the back to school "free gift" might be in UK this year?

JAMAL · 14 Aug 2008 at 17:49

how about waitng a little as loads of MacBook owners will be selling for the new model? Prices will prob drop a fair bit in the 2nd hand Market.

LordSplodge · 14 Aug 2008 at 18:22

JAMAL said:
how about waitng a little as loads of MacBook owners will be selling for the new model? Prices will prob drop a fair bit in the 2nd hand Market.

A little maybe but even in the secondhand Apple market prices remain high.

LordSplodge · 14 Aug 2008 at 18:24

eddie101 said:
If you go to the 'purple shirts' and buy one from them, you get a free Tucano Macbook Sleeve

Going there to by a Mac is like going to a cheap whorehouse and coming out with a classy hooker, sure it is a nice surprise but you still feel dirty and cheap afterwards.

XD-3 · 14 Aug 2008 at 18:38

LordSplodge said:
Going there to by a Mac is like going to a cheap whorehouse and coming out with a classy hooker, sure it is a nice surprise but you still feel dirty and cheap afterwards.

LOL!

Anyways, I would wait on the new models, Alu macbook will be really nice, and you will regret getting the plastic one (current), or i would anyways...

The back Yo School, will probably be an iPod tbh, or an iphone :O I WISH!

XD-3

--- Z --- · 14 Aug 2008 at 20:49

I'm in the market for e Macbook or Pro version, but i think im going to wait - need it for Sept 3rd but want the new model, so will have to wait.

Any ideas on release dates anyone, All i know is late Sept 08.......