so being a poor college student I was wondering if anyone has a hookup on macbooks? hopefully save me some money. I was specifically looking for the macbook air. if anyone can help me out or knows anyone that can hook it up with a laptop I really need it for school. thanks any help is greatly appreciated

 

Unless you find someone selling "fell-off-the-truck" ones , your best bet is to get Apple Certified Rerurbished Macbook OR get $100 off from Apple Education Store.

I'd personally just get the regular MacBook for the price.

 

Yeah, is there a reason you're looking at the air instead of the pro or regular? Also, what are you going to school for?

 

i'm with mbasile on that question...

... apple education discount is decent. wish i still had it. check craigslist for used ones. good stuff pops up all the time.

if you see something on here you like i'm a member and can maybe help you out. http://www.franklabs.com/igs/

 

Since youre a student use the discount. That student discount is better than anything most people can get.

And also, just go with the plain ole macbook. Not that much of a difference between it and the pro except for money.

 

the air is even MORE expensive than the Macpro
just get the regular macbook and call it a day

 

try www.macconnection.com theres where ive purchased my mac mini and imac. after shipping and taxes they always seemed to be a couple bucks cheaper.

 

hahaha the ol' five finger discounted price

well i was interested in the air simply because it's alot lighter and easier to carry, i use to own a big Dell inspiron and that was a PITA to drag around campus. Im studying Business Management, trying to get done this year but budget cuts might not allow that to happen

cool thanks for the heads up ill check it out and see

 

Not as cheap as Apple Education Store.

 

If you're just doing business stuff, I would get the standard MacBook (the white one). If you were doing some graphic/art stuff I would have suggested the pro for increased processor speed, higher RAM capacity (I think), and larger screen. I have one of the original MacBooks and the weight has never been an issue carrying it around.

MacBook w/ education discount: $899
MacBook Air w/ education discount: $1399

Plus, if you want to be able to install new software via CD/DVD's or load music via CD's, or watch movies via DVD's (I think you get the point) on the MacBook Air you need the $100 disc drive.

 

it makes good business sense to not get the air. no need for the air. at all. i have the equivalent of the white one (the flatblack macbook) and have never found it to be extraordinarily heavy. if anything go with a unibody mbp. there's no need to pay the premium on the air unless you're a starbucks hipster or you have too much bloody money.

 

Do yourself a favor and get the Macbook Pro instead of the Air. I have the Air and don't like it at all. It's flimsy and the battery life sucks. The only thing it has going for it, is the light weight and thinness.

 

Somebody just watched Gone in 60 Seconds.

 

by that relation Macbook Air owners would be self-indulgent weiners. no offense, Lurk.

 

None taken. If I could self indulge my weiner, I wouldn't need your sister.

jk!