MAC BOOK PRO

[MLM]

I am looking to buy a new Mac Book Pro 15. Any ideas where I can get the best deals and I want to get a good return policy in case i dont like it?

[aussiebochur]

If you're a student, Apple has a discount, somewhere around $200.

[Smirk]

Should have 14 days to return if you dont like, might be a 10% restocking fee though

Can also get a free ipod with it

[MLM]

Amazon has no tax and 5% off

If you're a student, Apple has a discount, somewhere around $200.

Whats better? And whats the link?

[MLM]

Should have 14 days to return if you dont like, might be a 10% restocking fee though

Can also get a free ipod with it

How do I get an Ipod? whats the link?

[Smirk]

Amazon has no tax and 5% off
Whats better? And whats the link?

Link for both Ipod and student discount
Apple

[Dan]

Do you know you'll like it? Apple will charge a 10% restock fee if you want to return it.

Amazon is cheaper and no tax if you have a non-NY address.

[MLM]

Do you know you'll like it? Apple will charge a 10% restock fee if you want to return it.

Amazon is cheaper and no tax if you have a non-NY address.

I don't know. I have finally decided to give up on Windows!!! If I do the student link I get the Mac Book Pro for $100 off plus $199 towards an Ipod touch so its like $300 but I pay $150 in taxes. Amazon will be only 5% off.

Is there a restocking fee with them?

[Smirk]

It pretty much comes down to if you want that Ipod or not.

Can I ask what made you "give up" on windows?

[Dan]

I don't know. I have finally decided to give up on Windows!!! If I do the student link I get the Mac Book Pro for $100 off plus $199 towards an Ipod touch so its like $300 but I pay $150 in taxes. Amazon will be only 5% off.

Is there a restocking fee with them?

No restocking fee with Amazon and you'll have 30 days instead of just 14 days to return.
If this is your first Mac I'd strongly recommend buying from a place that doesn't charge a restocking fee on returns.  Nothing quite like getting socked with a $200+ bill for trying out a laptop for 10 days!

[MLM]

It will be my first mac

I just found this on amazon website
Partial refunds:

    * Any opened computer returned within 30 days of delivery: 85% of item's price.

[MLM]

It pretty much comes down to if you want that Ipod or not.

Can I ask what made you "give up" on windows?

I have just had problems. I always get error messages, the system is always slow despite having advanced hardware.
My IT guy keeps on telling me its the only way.

I dont run heavy programs so i should be getting fast responses and I am not

[Smirk]

Gotcha, as long as your not using it for "complicated" stuff
I have a macbook pro 15 that I got 3 years ago n it runs perfectly, still got to upgrade to snow leopard. Only downside I see to new one is the built in battery so if you're using it for travel and need a spare, can't do it, sorta like the iphone

[MLM]

Do you think there are any real differences between the low end and higher end? Any downsides to windows?

[Dan]

It will be my first mac

I just found this on amazon website
Partial refunds:

    * Any opened computer returned within 30 days of delivery: 85% of item's price.

Wow, I've never heard of anyone being charged a restocking fee from Amazon...
You could always click on the "problem with item" box when doing an amazon return I suppose.

[Dan]

Gotcha, as long as your not using it for "complicated" stuff
I have a macbook pro 15 that I got 3 years ago n it runs perfectly, still got to upgrade to snow leopard. Only downside I see to new one is the built in battery so if you're using it for travel and need a spare, can't do it, sorta like the iphone

Built in batteries are the number 1 reason I avoid Apple's.
I always carry a spare battery.  Besides batteries have finite lives, why would I want my electronics to be subject to the whims of a battery?

[MLM]

Wow, I've never heard of anyone being charged a restocking fee from Amazon...
You could always click on the "problem with item" box when doing an amazon return I suppose.

I was unsure because I once returned a GPS that I was having problems with and got zapped with a restocking fee. I dont think I clicked the problems box. Do I run a risk or do you think I will get the refund?

[MLM]

Built in batteries are the number 1 reason I avoid Apple's.
I always carry a spare battery.  Besides batteries have finite lives, why would I want my electronics to be subject to the whims of a battery?

Cant I get a battery replaced? Or do I really have to throw out the computer?

[MLM]

Any other ideas where to buy? Good return policy?

I wish Costco would sell them!!

[Dan]

I was unsure because I once returned a GPS that I was having problems with and got zapped with a restocking fee. I dont think I clicked the problems box. Do I run a risk or do you think I will get the refund?

If you click the box that there was a problem with how the item was shipped or the item is defective they won't charge a restocking fee.

Cant I get a battery replaced? Or do I really have to throw out the computer?

It can be replaced, but that will cost $$$