This has been the case for years, and it really doesn't seem to be hurting Apple Store's sales.
I don't disagree. I am just pointing out that handing out a $50 or $100 App Store gift card is VERY little incentive.
This has been the case for years, and it really doesn't seem to be hurting Apple Store's sales.
I sometimes see $50 but rarely $100 on current models, as opposed to the previous-gen models that Apple seems to liquidate through MacMall.The problem Apple runs into is that you can buy just about ANY Mac for $100 lower than you can buy it at the Apple Store.
One often ends up having to actually call the retailer to place the order, though, vs quick online ordering. I had to do that when I bought my son's iPod Touch from B&H.In most states you can not pay Tax also, making the savings MUCH better than the Apple retail price.
I don't disagree. I am just pointing out that handing out a $50 or $100 App Store gift card is VERY little incentive.
I actually dread the Mac Mini update. I expect a thinner model with removed functionality and upgradeability just so they can knock off 4 mm like that is innovation. Please just keep the same form factor and put in better hardware. Not everyone wants a 128GB SSD and soldered RAM just so we can be gouged on the upgrades to make it usable.
Will be the last straw for me.
You're joking but fyi everyone: this promo will end before a new iPhone is for sale.
This promotion used to be so much better. I got an iPod worth $250 as part of the promotion just 4 years ago. I could have even gotten $100 off a printer.
Yeah, but back then (including student discount) you couldn't get MacBook Airs starting at $799 or iMacs staring at $999