Apple's Back to School promotion - launching tomorrow and to include the iPhone?

[Mr-Trainor]

I'm planning on buying a MBA soon, and so I might do so while this promotion is on. I just saw on MacRumors that it'll be launching tomorrow and interestingly it'll include the iPhone for the first time. Although, with the next iPhone coming out in a few months time I won't be bothering to buy one now .

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/07/01/...or-first-time/

[Ashley]

I was hoping they would release the rMBP refresh before the promotion. Maybe they're waiting for the promotion to reduce the stock of the current rMBPs before they release the new ones. They're probably doing the same with the iPhone too, since their refresh should be coming soon.

[dbgtz]

Schools and students shouldn't waste money on anything Apple.

[Mr-Trainor]

I was hoping they would release the rMBP refresh before the promotion. Maybe they're waiting for the promotion to reduce the stock of the current rMBPs before they release the new ones. They're probably doing the same with the iPhone too, since their refresh should be coming soon.

Yeah definitely, that's probably the reason they've added the iPhone to it.

Schools and students shouldn't waste money on anything Apple.

How is it a 'waste' of money exactly ?

[dbgtz]

How is it a 'waste' of money exactly ?

Because you can get similar pc/android products for a cheaper price (or for the same price you get far more for your money)?

[today]

Because you can get similar pc/android products for a cheaper price (or for the same price you get far more for your money)?

Depends on the school / college / uni type.

You'll find Apple is very popular with Graphic Designers and some Gaming Designers thus they'll use Apple.

[dbgtz]

Depends on the school / college / uni type.

You'll find Apple is very popular with Graphic Designers and some Gaming Designers thus they'll use Apple.

Yes but you'll also find it doesn't matter (at least for students) as the software is the same...

[Ashley]

Schools and students shouldn't waste money on anything Apple.

Because you can get similar pc/android products for a cheaper price (or for the same price you get far more for your money)?

In terms of computing Apple's hardware is unrivaled and if you want a similarly made PC you will be paying a similar price (e.g. Razer Blade). Yes, you can get a PC with better specs for a cheaper price, but it's very unlikely you'll get the same support Apple offers, the same quality hardware, and OS X (assuming most students don't know how to or don't want to build a Hackintosh). The specs Apple computers offer are suitable for even the heaviest graphics/games designers, music producers, engineers, etc. and the only people who would need higher specs would be gamers -- who would never be considering a Mac in the first place. However, I agree with you that many Android phones and tablets are better than what Apple offers.

If students can afford it they will be getting what they're paying for and a future-proof product that will last them for many years.

[today]

Yes but you'll also find it doesn't matter (at least for students) as the software is the same...

Actually you'll find some Students prefer Macs for designing due to the ease and UI, as with other factors playing a part.

[JACKTARD]

I'm planning on buying a MBA soon, and so I might do so while this promotion is on. I just saw on MacRumors that it'll be launching tomorrow and interestingly it'll include the iPhone for the first time. Although, with the next iPhone coming out in a few months time I won't be bothering to buy one now .

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/07/01/...or-first-time/

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You get hundreds off when you're a uni student!