The Apple HE store - Full prices and details in here. prices correct as of 15/06/10

davestar_delux · 29 Mar 2011 at 22:53

How much is the cheapest basic (not pro) macbook (13 inch I think?) with HE discount?

Also when was the last refresh on this model? Is this worthwhile getting? It will be my first entry into apple/mac and just want it for fairly simple web development along with easy portability.

Phrozenpenguin · 30 Mar 2011 at 14:05

Following up on the warranty issue. After not getting very far with phone calls (no, I didn't buy applecare, yes I should have three year warranty), I got the following email:

Dear
Thankyou for contacting Apple,

Your case number is

To enable us rectify and register your Higher Education Cover, kindly send in your proof of purchase either by fax or email (details below)

Information that should show clearly are :

The product's original date of purchase
Invoice or receipt number
Product price
Reseller name, address, phone number and, if possible, the company seal or logo
The product's serial number

353-21-428-3917 - fax
[email protected] - email

I emailed them my PDF reciept, and a few days later the warranty was upgraded- I now have a custom applecare agreement showing three years. Hope this is useful to someone.

davestar_delux · 30 Mar 2011 at 17:35

davestar_delux said:
How much is the cheapest basic (not pro) macbook (13 inch I think?) with HE discount?

Also when was the last refresh on this model? Is this worthwhile getting? It will be my first entry into apple/mac and just want it for fairly simple web development along with easy portability.

Anyone?

Methanoid · 1 Apr 2011 at 19:55

davestar_delux said:
Anyone?

Yeah I'd also like to know the basic unibody 13" price... cos the first post is way out of date now...

Feek could you pls update it?

Westyfield2 · 1 Apr 2011 at 20:01

Sorry guys, I've been busy this week with assignment deadlines!

Personally I wouldn't buy a Macbook 13", mainly because it's a Core2Duo. I've got a Core2Duo in my 13" MacBook Air and that's fair enough as it's chuffing thin, but a Core2Duo is now two generations old! Heck a 2.4GHz Core2Duo is what's in my 2007 MacBook Pro.
The current 13" MacBook Pro has i5 & i7 Sandy Bridge processors :cool:

...

MacRumors buyers guide is http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Methanoid · 2 Apr 2011 at 08:55

Ta, but I was asking for the unibody.. the new Sandybridge one

Westyfield2 · 2 Apr 2011 at 10:02

Methanoid said:
Ta, but I was asking for the unibody.. the new Sandybridge one

Oops, thought you were after the MacBook like davestar_delux, didn't realise you were after the MacBook Pro

.

Richdog · 2 Apr 2011 at 11:30

EDIT - Oops wrong thread.

davestar_delux · 3 Apr 2011 at 01:04

Westyfield2 said:
Sorry guys, I've been busy this week with assignment deadlines!

Personally I wouldn't buy a Macbook 13", mainly because it's a Core2Duo. I've got a Core2Duo in my 13" MacBook Air and that's fair enough as it's chuffing thin, but a Core2Duo is now two generations old! Heck a 2.4GHz Core2Duo is what's in my 2007 MacBook Pro.
The current 13" MacBook Pro has i5 & i7 Sandy Bridge processors ...

MacRumors buyers guide is http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Thanks a lot, really helpful post!

triggerthat · 6 Apr 2011 at 17:38

Westyfield2 said:
Personally I wouldn't buy a Macbook 13", mainly because it's a Core2Duo. I've got a Core2Duo in my 13" MacBook Air and that's fair enough as it's chuffing thin, but a Core2Duo is now two generations old! Heck a 2.4GHz Core2Duo is what's in my 2007 MacBook Pro.
The current 13" MacBook Pro has i5 & i7 Sandy Bridge processors ...

MacRumors buyers guide is http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

How fast is your Core 2 Duo in your Macbook Air? I highly doubt it's anywhere near the speed of the Macbook. Core 2 Duos are decent enough and my 2.6Ghz version is doing me extremely well! If anything, I'd wait until they release the updated 13" Pros, should be due soon.

Beasty · 6 Apr 2011 at 18:41

Soon like this past feb you mean? :confused:

Westyfield2 · 6 Apr 2011 at 18:56

triggerthat said:
How fast is your Core 2 Duo in your Macbook Air?

2.13GHz

JonB · 7 Apr 2011 at 23:03

How much would it be for the top 15" MacBookPro, with the below BTO options?

2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
MacBook Pro 15-inch Hi-Res Glossy Widescreen Display

Westyfield2 · 8 Apr 2011 at 13:33

JonB said:
How much would it be for the top 15" MacBookPro, with the below BTO options?

2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
MacBook Pro 15-inch Hi-Res Glossy Widescreen Display

RedvGreen · 9 Apr 2011 at 13:18

As HE Staff I can verify that these prices are correct, regardless of if you staff or student!

triggerthat · 12 Apr 2011 at 14:14

Can someone spec me:

1. Base 15" with the high resolution glossy screen
2. Above with the 128GB SSD
3. Base 17"

Jimmy1983 · 13 Apr 2011 at 19:39

Anyone know if you can get HE discount on Apple TV?

kishan666 · 13 Apr 2011 at 20:28

Does anyone know if apple care can be bought in store at the HE discounted price when bought with a mac book pro, or is that an on-line deal only ?

JonB · 14 Apr 2011 at 09:39

Yes can be bought in-store too. I did it with my previous macbook and imac purchases.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 14 Apr 2011 at 10:57

The Apple HE store - Full prices and details in here. *prices correct as of 15/06/10*

The Apple HE store - Full prices and details in here. prices correct as of 15/06/10