Any way to get a good deal on a Macbook?

James_W_4

Hi guys,

I realise that looking for a cheap Mac is like looking for a cheap Rolls Royce but I just can't get over the desire to buy a Macbook.

Does anyone know of any way to get one at a better price? The prices always seem to be pretty fixed.

[Deleted User]

James_W wrote: »

Hi guys,

I realise that looking for a cheap Mac is like looking for a cheap Rolls Royce but I just can't get rid of the desire to buy a Macbook.

Does anyone know of any way to get one at a better price? The prices always seem to be pretty fixed.

Know anyone who'll lend you a Balaclava and a firearm?

James_W_4

:rotfl:

Oh dear - it hasn't started well!

Jaffa.

anewhope wrote: »

Know anyone who'll lend you a Balaclava and a firearm?

I think your missing the point of this moneysaving forum eh?

You'll get one off eBay but make sure it's got all it's receipts and what not. I've noticed Argos sell them ever so slightly cheaper so look into resellers

isofa

If you know someone in Higher Education, that is your best bet, they offer good discounts to students/staff, but other than that...

[Deleted User]

Jaffa. wrote: »

I think your missing the point of this moneysaving forum eh?

Lighten up man, it was just a joke!

James_W_4

Maybe I got lost on the way... I was looking for the moneySPENDINGexpert site

Kavanne

University students get a 14% discount, so if you know any, you can get them to buy it for you. Alternatively some companies offer corporate discounts for employees so it might be worth checking any schemes your employer runs.

Alternatively, eBay!! I got a G4 Powerbook off their from a guy who refurbs and resells. Be very careful on eBay though, of course.

isofa

Or what about a refurb direct from the Apple store, you can save hundreds that way... (click the Refurb store on the Apple Store site)

Marty_J

An educational discount or the Apple refurb store are your best bets.

sweetstudent

If you can get HE discount you can get 17% off (unless its changed) and Apple Care for £49 even better if you live near an Apple store as you can drop them off in there for any reapirs and they will even help install a new OS*!!!!!

* my colleague updated his G5 to Leopard and the apple genius did it for him!!!