Save over 7% on brand new MacBook Pros with discount coupons
A handful of Apple authorized resellers began reflecting stock of the company's new MacBook Pros on Wednesday, offering discounts of up to 7% (or $165) through special discount coupons.
Thus far, none of the resellers appear to have received their first shipments of either the 2.4GHz 13-inch MacBook Pro or 2.66GHz 13-inch MacBook Pro. On the other hand, most are reflecting immediate availability of the new Core i5 and Core i7 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros.
Of all the resellers, MacMall has the lowest prices across the line when exclusive 3% discount coupons for AppleInsider readers are added to its already reduced pricing. It's also offering free shipping on all orders in addition to mail-in-rebates good for a free copy of Parallels 5.0 and a free 8GB Flash drive.
More specifically, it's selling the 2.4GHz 13" MacBook Pro for $1,125.19, the 2.66GHz 13" MacBook Pro for $1,406.49, the 2.4GHz 15" MacBook Pro for $1,687.79, the 2.53GHz 15" MacBook Pro for $1,872.09, the 2.66GHz 15" MacBook Pro for $2,036.99, and the 2.53GHz 17" MacBook Pro for $2,133.99. Total savings can be seen via the Mac Price Guide, below:
The same 3% discount coupons are also valid on previous-generation MacBooks, which MacMall has reduced by as much as $462, including $301 off the 2.66GHz 15" MacBook Pro ($1,697.49), $359 off the 2.80GHz 15" MacBook Pro ($1,939.99) and $462 off the 2.80GHz 17" MacBook Pro ($2,036.99). Prices and discounts on other previous generation models can be seen in the section of AppleInsider's Mac Price Guide listed as "Previous Generation Macs (2009)."
When placing orders through resellers who offer discounts through coupons, the discounts are reflected as "Instant Discount(s)" during checkout, after the items have been added to your shopping cart. Discount may not appear in full before items are added to your shopping cart.
Thus far, none of the resellers appear to have received their first shipments of either the 2.4GHz 13-inch MacBook Pro or 2.66GHz 13-inch MacBook Pro. On the other hand, most are reflecting immediate availability of the new Core i5 and Core i7 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros.
Of all the resellers, MacMall has the lowest prices across the line when exclusive 3% discount coupons for AppleInsider readers are added to its already reduced pricing. It's also offering free shipping on all orders in addition to mail-in-rebates good for a free copy of Parallels 5.0 and a free 8GB Flash drive.
More specifically, it's selling the 2.4GHz 13" MacBook Pro for $1,125.19, the 2.66GHz 13" MacBook Pro for $1,406.49, the 2.4GHz 15" MacBook Pro for $1,687.79, the 2.53GHz 15" MacBook Pro for $1,872.09, the 2.66GHz 15" MacBook Pro for $2,036.99, and the 2.53GHz 17" MacBook Pro for $2,133.99. Total savings can be seen via the Mac Price Guide, below:
The same 3% discount coupons are also valid on previous-generation MacBooks, which MacMall has reduced by as much as $462, including $301 off the 2.66GHz 15" MacBook Pro ($1,697.49), $359 off the 2.80GHz 15" MacBook Pro ($1,939.99) and $462 off the 2.80GHz 17" MacBook Pro ($2,036.99). Prices and discounts on other previous generation models can be seen in the section of AppleInsider's Mac Price Guide listed as "Previous Generation Macs (2009)."
When placing orders through resellers who offer discounts through coupons, the discounts are reflected as "Instant Discount(s)" during checkout, after the items have been added to your shopping cart. Discount may not appear in full before items are added to your shopping cart.
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Of all the resellers, MacMall has the lowest prices across the line when exclusive 3% discount coupons for AppleInsider readers are added to its already reduced pricing. It's also offering free shipping on all orders in addition to mail-in-rebates good for a free copy of Parallels 5.0 and a free 8GB Flash drive.
The current trend of paraphrasing Press Releases as news stories is bad enough.
But now, cross promotion/cross advertising schemes are being presented as "news".
What is next around here?
What is next around here?
Call it what you will but if I were in the market I'd certainly like to know where the cheapest promos were.
The current trend of paraphrasing Press Releases as news stories is bad enough.
But now, cross promotion/cross advertising schemes are being presented as "news".
What is next around here?
I've called AI to the carpet numerous times for their habitual promotion of products as news stories. If they would simply provide a note that they are receiving promotional consideration for their story, or if they would label each promo piece as "ADVERTISING" they would be a far more credible source of real breaking news and unconfirmed rumors. Technically, it's not illegal, but it certainly is unethical.
I dont mind these advertisements but I agree they shouldnt be passed off as a story, cluttering up my RSS feed.
It's their forum.
On my 4th iMac i5 in 2 days.
1st : DOA
2nd: Video card problems
3rd: Broken power button
4th: Hinge is loose and display won't stay upright.
These are all brand new machines made in the 9th week of this year.
The build quality of the new iMac's is a COMPLETE and TOTAL joke. They are "Made in China" garbage and not even close to being worth the huge price tag.
What happened to Apple's quality????????????????????????
Makes me sick that Apple is charging a premium for complete garbage.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE NEED HACKINTOSH'S.
Apple is obviously only interested in mobile computing devices. Desktop mac's are DEAD.
Buy your laptops, stay away from the iChineseGarbage.
STAY AWAY FROM APPLE DESKTOPS
Apple is obviously only interested in mobile computing devices. Desktop mac's are DEAD.
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The Mac desktops will be around for the next few years as the transition is made. I don't think that anybody can call them dead yet.
It's their forum.
That's not an excuse for unethical conduct for a 'sometimes' news site that syndicates it's information and stories to other national news organizations. I've seen AI cited as a news source on numerous other news sites. You can't play journalist without adhering to basic journalistic standards. It's really not that difficult to make it part of standard practice.
As a matter of fact, AI previously DID start to identify these promotions as advertising, but this practice has disappointingly not continued.
The Mac desktops will be around for the next few years as the transition is made. I don't think that anybody can call them dead yet.
Well... If I have to go through 10 iMac's to get one that isn't a broken piece of shit... I consider them dead. I will definitely not recommend them to anyone, and will advise 'Stay far far away'.
I'm sending this 4th one back and calling it quits. I'll have to find another solution.
Crazy that Apple would release something as crappy as the new iMac's.
Well... If I have to go through 10 iMac's to get one that isn't a broken piece of shit... I consider them dead. I will definitely not recommend them to anyone, and will advise 'Stay far far away'.
I'm sending this 4th one back and calling it quits. I'll have to find another solution.
Crazy that Apple would release something as crappy as the new iMac's.
The new MBPs look nice. Way pricey, but decent performance for most tasks nonetheless.
Sorry to those not interested in the article's information, but many of us DO consider this information newsworthy. Many have been waiting months for these laptops, and AppleInsider just saved me 20-30 minutes of pricing a MBP from several suppliers.
QFT
Assuming the author has no financial stake in any of these companies, then by definition this is NOT an advertisement. The headline was not misleading. Don't click on the story if you're not interested.
As noted in the article, you get an extra 3% off if you link from AI. It's not like this is a paid site and they only linked to one Mac reseller. I don't care if AI gets a cut from that if I can save additional money.
Also, if it were an ad, I wouldn't mind at all. AppleInsider has given me tons of information, and they deserve to get paid.
The new MBPs look nice. Way pricey, but decent performance for most tasks nonetheless.
Seriously way pricey. The Mac Pro's are laughable pricey. The iMac's are the worst industrial design and build quality i've ever seen from Apple. (someone shoot Ives for these abortions).
Hey Steve Jobs... this is your true legacy...
Inferior Chinese iMac's
Nobody should have to go through 5 of anything to get one that isn't broken.
Apple = ONLY a mobile computing company.