Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)Cheapest legal way is through being a student.
Since it's the flagship model it will start from £1799. take away 15% off the price for being a student and you are a proud owner of one a Macbook Pro with retina display. Take off any apple gift cards you may have etc. -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)Student price for the Retina base model is £1528.80. Use Quidco to get a further 4% cashback which is roughly £60 further discount, making the laptop just under £1500. Pretty good price considering how amazing it looks/performs. I ordered mine last Sunday and am patiently waiting for it to be delivered sometime in mid July.
You also get a free £70 app store gift card.
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)Mid-July?! Jesus, I'd have expected it to have been delivered sooner, regardless of how in demand they might be...(Original post by LouboutinLove)
Student price for the Retina base model is £1528.80. Use Quidco to get a further 4% cashback which is roughly £60 further discount, making the laptop just under £1500. Pretty good price considering how amazing it looks/performs. I ordered mine last Sunday and am patiently waiting for it to be delivered sometime in mid July.
You also get a free £70 app store gift card.
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)The base model with student discount is not £1528.80, I just looked online and it is £1,654.80(Original post by RyJ)
Mid-July?! Jesus, I'd have expected it to have been delivered sooner, regardless of how in demand they might be... -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)Can I get the 20% back and get the student discount and do quidco and sell the itunes gift card?(Original post by Brookzy)
If you have a relative who runs a business ask them to buy it for you and then pay them back - businesses can claim the 20% VAT back. -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)They give you 16%, I asked today when i went to see it. I dont think they give you 3 years apple care. Can you let me know how you know this. Thanks(Original post by Ehtii-_-96)
Student discount- you'll get a 14% discount, free 3 years warranty and a £70 iTunes gift card if you purchase the mac before September 21. -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)Come again?(Original post by kaddiescandy)
The base model with student discount is not £1528.80, I just looked online and it is £1,654.80 -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)I applied but never got a reply! -_-(Original post by pratstercs)
Work for Apple. They do better employee discounts than student discounts. -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)As in where did you see it as £1528? can you send me the link.(Original post by RyJ)
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)I know this because i bought the updated 2012 13'' macbook pro using the student discount. I got a email saying they'll let me know all the details of the 3 year apple care warranty within 90 days. Im pretty sure it says you get a 3 year apple care warranty on the Mac page?? I also got a £70 iTunes gift card.(Original post by kaddiescandy)
They give you 16%, I asked today when i went to see it. I dont think they give you 3 years apple care. Can you let me know how you know this. Thanks -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)I didn't mention a price; think you might be confusing me with someone else(Original post by kaddiescandy)
As in where did you see it as £1528? can you send me the link.
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)is this in the uk?(Original post by Ehtii-_-96)
I know this because i bought the updated 2012 13'' macbook pro using the student discount. I got a email saying they'll let me know all the details of the 3 year apple care warranty within 90 days. Im pretty sure it says you get a 3 year apple care warranty on the Mac page?? I also got a £70 iTunes gift card. -
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Re: Whats the cheapest way of getting the new macbook pro? (retina display)I've got a better question, why the **** do you want an overpriced piece of **** which you pay a huge sum of money for the logo, simply to (most probably) use as a Facebook machine? 220 PPI screen is nothing amazing. "Retina" is just a marketing gimmick term to reel in morons.
