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    Free Ipod Touch With At Store Purchase?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by INJURY03, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. INJURY03

    INJURY03 Newbie

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    Hey,

    I'm going to be buying my first mac tomorrow and was wondering if I go to the mac store will I still get my free ipod touch with it for being a student? Or is this an online only deal?
     
    INJURY03, Jun 5, 2009
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  2. TheArnski

    TheArnski Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe you can purchase it at the Apple Store and still get the free ipod promotion.
     
    TheArnski, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you should have no problems as long as you have your student ID if asked for proof.
     
    knp, Jun 5, 2009
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  4. sherretz

    sherretz Notebook Geek

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    Keep in mind that it's not "free," per se. You have to buy the ipod and fill out / send in the rebate paperwork.


    Now, if only I hadn't bought my MBP only 2 months ago.....
     
    sherretz, Jun 5, 2009
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  5. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    "free with a rebate"

    you will need the cash to pay for it all
     
    masterchef341, Jun 5, 2009
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  6. JMS3096

    JMS3096 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unless you, like me, live in Connecticut or Rhode Island, in which case it's an instant discount. =D There are SOME advantages to living in the Land of Liberals!
     
    JMS3096, Jun 6, 2009
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  7. gibson00

    gibson00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, this seems like a great deal. On the Canadian site, student price is 1299, and you get the free touch (pay up front, then get refund via mail in rebate). Figure if i sell the touch, I'll essentially only pay about 1100 + tax Can. for the macbook. Sweet.
     
    gibson00, Jun 11, 2009
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  8. ATC

    ATC Notebook Deity

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    This is a great deal for students, parents of students or faculty. You have to mail in the UPC from both the MBP and iPod boxes but they now have an option to direct deposit the rebate instead of sending out a check which is a lot faster.
     
    ATC, Jun 11, 2009
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  9. Lethal Lottery

    Lethal Lottery Notebook Betrayer

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    It would be cool if they just gave it to you right in the store for no charge.
     
    Lethal Lottery, Jun 11, 2009
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  10. JMS3096

    JMS3096 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Like I said, if you get it in Connecticut or Rhode Island, they have to. :)
     
    JMS3096, Jun 11, 2009
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  11. ai42

    ai42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just did this actually. Bought up a 2.53Ghz 13" MBP w/iPod Touch 8GB. They give you a flyer to go to the apple website. Anyway if you purchase online or at an Apple store its super easy. Just fill in your receipt info and that's it. Nothing to mail in!
     
    ai42, Jun 11, 2009
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  12. xprohx

    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    Just make sure when you purchase, everything is on the same receipt. It makes the entire rebate process so much easier.
     
    xprohx, Jun 11, 2009
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  13. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    They can tax you on it instead. ;) Also, they hope that some customers will forget to complete the rebate forms, so that's profit right there.
     
    knp, Jun 11, 2009
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