0% Interest Free @ Apple Store

[Mark-F]

Lol I'm sure it'll be alright, but I don't understand why yours is different to mine. Maybe it's length of time with banks etc? It'll be sorted soon enough

 

[Liam@redmonkey]

Yeah I had to do the same, cause I live at a military address but use my parents address

 

[ChrisPearson]

I got the 2 emails but when I sign in it shows me a PDF and asked me to print off, sign and send to them free post. Wish I had just bloody paid for the thing now

 

[Pep]

Just using my new MAcbook Air right now

 

[_Logie]

I am VERY tempted to get myself a MBP/MBA with this 0% deal :/.

Anyone think it's worth it or would I be better just holding out and buying a cheap ones 2nd hand?

 

[Liam@redmonkey]

Delivery tomorrow!!!

 

[_Logie]

Currently looking at the 13" MBA i5.

Anyone wanna shed some light on this as a possible decision or thrash me because it's a bad possible choice? Insight please!

 

[ChrisPearson]

I was going to get second hand as I do with most things but they are going for around £700-800 so It's not worth it.

I would pay for it all at once if I was to do it again though. As it looks
like I'll be waiting a good few weeks.

 

[_Logie]

Anyone got any input on which is the best MBA to go for? Kinda confused :/ Would be my first Mac.

I hear stuff about how the 13" screen has a sh*t resi and the such. Just looking for input from a someone who knows !

 

[Deeg]

Hopefully ordering a 13" MBP tomorrow.

 

[_Logie]

13" MBA (i5, 1.7Ghz, 128GB SSD) or 13" MBP (Lowest price one)?

Which is better? For resolution, speed and just in general being better?

I like the look of the MBA plus I can easily upgrade the HDD if need be.

I'll be using it for web developing mainly if this helps.

 

[Pep]

I had the same dilemma and went for the Air after some recommendations on here.
It's properly light and slim, works very quick etc!

Mine is the spec you out above too.

 

[_Logie]

I was reading about it yeah, the Air seems to be the better one I'd think (for me ofc).

I can always buy an external burner / reader as I rarely use them but I will have one just incase and I have loads of storage devices for more memory if needed.

I seen your post about your new MBA JP, how are you finding it?

 

[Pep]

Its awesome!
First time I've used one when it turned up today but really easy to get on with!

Can't get over how slim it is!

 

[_Logie]

Did you do the student price for it? Or are you a student?

I was a student and I don't think I'll get away with ordering it online and getting student prices !

 

[Pep]

I'm not a student, bought it through the student link on here and got it no worries, so saved over £300!
Doesn't ask if you are a student anywhere!

 

[_Logie]

Laaaahvly !

Over £300? I thought it was just a saving of £150ish?

 

[Deeg]

Laaaahvly !

Over £300? I thought it was just a saving of £150ish?

You get apple care for 3 years with student purchases, so if you include that as a like for like, it's about £300.

 

[Skinny]

If you're an 'actual' student you get more discount.

 

[Adam.]

If you're an 'actual' student you get more discount.

Non students can use the 'actual' student link and get the same discount.

 

[Skinny]

Sure?
They have an education section which everyone can access, but if you log on via education intranet or go into store you get more off.

 

[Ronnie R]

Can you get student discount on this finance deal then?

 

[Liam@redmonkey]

27 inch iMac has arrived! Although the mrs ain't to happy

 

[Adam.]

Sure?
They have an education section which everyone can access, but if you log on via education intranet or go into store you get more off.

You just access the specific store. http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_5000716

 

[Ronnie R]

You just access the specific store. http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_5000716

Is that the higher education discount?

 

[Deeg]

If you're an 'actual' student you get more discount.

15% discount on the product and 3 years apple care is the standard uni discount, no?

You can order on campus, or using one of the links.

 

[DB.]

Heres nottingham trents. Full uni discount. (Same as other link)

http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_5000747

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

What are you guys going to do if they chase you up asking for student credentials? Which they are known for doing sometimes.

 

[DB.]

What are you guys going to do if they chase you up asking for student credentials? Which they are known for doing sometimes.

I'll give them my student details, on placement year atm, final year next year. So officially a student until October 2013 according to my student card. Graduate in June'13.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

That's ok for you, but it sounds like a lot of the others are taking advantage of the system.

 

[Ronnie R]

I done it 2 years ago. I think I'm in the clear....

 

[Al_G]

That's ok for you, but it sounds like a lot of the others are taking advantage of the system.

I've not heard of anyone being chased!

Are you just trying to scaremonger?

 

[Adam.]

Are you just trying to scaremonger?

Paid full price iirc.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Not at all, but as those who have ordered from the student site, when they themselves aren't qualified for the scheme, are technically committing fraud, I just thought I'd ask.

And it has been known that Apple to chase some people up.

Just saying.

 

[Ronnie R]

Not at all, but as those who have ordered from the student site, when they themselves aren't qualified for the scheme, are technically committing fraud, I just thought I'd ask.

And it has been known that Apple to chase some people up.

Just saying.

You can't "just say" things on CS

Meh I saved around £350 iirc.

 

[Al_G]

Not at all, but as those who have ordered from the student site, when they themselves aren't qualified for the scheme, are technically committing fraud, I just thought I'd ask.

And it has been known that Apple to chase some people up.

Just saying.

Fraud...interesting!

I'd say yes if you had to hack into the URL to gain access, however, as its available without authentication I can't see how one might be committing fraud.

I'm not arguing either way, just interested (I haven't ordered anything from the discount site).

What would apple actually do if they find out, cancel the apple care?

I've not heard of apple checking up on anyone tbh.

 

[jordan172]

Does anyone give a f**k? If apple care then they would ask for proof at the checkout! at tithe end of the day they are getting £850 for something that costs them £80-£100 to make

 

[DB.]

Any links to cases of apple chasing up, evidence of that?

Never something I've heard of.

Tbf, I don't think 'that' many abuse it/know about it to abuse it! Therefore wouldn't be of a great concern to Apple

 

[Ronnie R]

I think I might get rid of my MacBook Pro for an iMac 27'... I won't need the both.

With this Apple finance deal can you pay off a lump some if you want to? For example, buy the iMac on finance. Sell the MacBook then give that to Apple? If not I'll just keep that money aside and pay it off that way lol. Just curious that's all

 

[Deeg]

I think I might get rid of my MacBook Pro for an iMac 27'... I won't need the both.

With this Apple finance deal can you pay off a lump some if you want to? For example, buy the iMac on finance. Sell the MacBook then give that to Apple? If not I'll just keep that money aside and pay it off that way lol. Just curious that's all

Why would you want to replace free money with money that 'costs'?

Put money from the sale into an account the earns interest, keep paying interest free installments.