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    Purchase on Amazon.com vs. Apple-direct

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by SoundsGood, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Let's say a Mac laptop is purchased on Amazon.com, not in an Apple store or on Apple.com.

    Now let's say the laptop needs service within the 1 yr warranty. Can it be taken in to an Apple store for service?

    Also, can the Mac "geniuses" be utilized? Or are they reserved for Apple-direct purchases only?

    Thanks...
     
    SoundsGood, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. thegsrguy

    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you can take it to the Apple store regardless of where you got it. Take a copy of your receipt in just to be safe.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. alenas

    alenas Notebook Consultant

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    buy it from macmall.com - they have $150 rebate (and free printer and $9 parallels after rebates).
     
    alenas, Jul 26, 2007
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  4. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks, but I've read some negative comments about MacMall.

    Besides, Amazon.com also has the $150 rebate. And I trust them (my wife orders stuff from Amazon all the time).
     
    SoundsGood, Jul 26, 2007
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    any way to buy from amazon and get my student discount + $150 rebate?
     
    d94, Jul 26, 2007
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