The one near me just discounted the existing MBAs a little bit, so has to be imminent.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
What is the advantage of buying MBA @ Apple store?
- Thread starter SirLance99
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
The one near me just discounted the existing MBAs a little bit, so has to be imminent.
Transferring files and programs
Hello,
I understand that if you buy in the store they will transfer programs and files to the new computer.
If you buy online can you take your new and old machines to a store for file and program transfer?
Hello,
I understand that if you buy in the store they will transfer programs and files to the new computer.
If you buy online can you take your new and old machines to a store for file and program transfer?
Last edited:
Return online. However if it's a model that they sell at the local store you can return there. As long as the specs match to what they have in store.
When I got my new MBP in February, the local Best Buy had them one day after they were available in the Apple Store.
You might find this post interesting. It is about when and where to buy your Mac in order to maximize savings.
http://dealmac.com/features/dealnews-Price-Trends-When-to-Buy-a-Mac/465737.html
Hope this helps
http://dealmac.com/features/dealnews-Price-Trends-When-to-Buy-a-Mac/465737.html
Hope this helps
That's annoying. I figure you'd just drop it off there and they'll take care of the rest. Kinda like Costco or Best Buy.
I'm pretty sure that if you take your old and new MB into the store, they can transfer the data for you. However, you should call ahead and set an appointment, as they won't just do this for walk-ins. now that I think about it, they don't do anything for walk-ins.
If there is an Apple store in your area consider getting one to one it will help you with the switch.
There is no advantage unless youre a student and get the $100 itunes card and student discount. However, with taxes, this might still be more expensive. If you buy online (from Apple) you can customize your specs. If you buy online (from Amazon, J&R, MacMall or other resellers), you can find a better deal & often no tax.
To some of the other posters - I think its ridiculous to pay $100+ in taxes to have the "Apple Store experience." If you go just for this, you obviously have no sense of the value of money, and you get no joy from any other aspects of your sad existence. All the other things (transfering your data, exchanging a defective product, etc) can still be done regardless of where you bought from.
Well it seems as if I'll buy mine online. Saves me from paying taxes.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk
I just bought one from the store. Boom. My first macbook. 11 inch ultimate.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk
3 advantages to buying at Apple Store (retail location):
1. Walk-in, walk-out
2. You handle the machine (i.e. no chance of getting broken in shipment)
3. Instant gratification -- you get it right then, instantly.
1. Walk-in, walk-out
2. You handle the machine (i.e. no chance of getting broken in shipment)
3. Instant gratification -- you get it right then, instantly.
Um, thats actually only 1 advantage. #1 & #3 are the same thing. And #2, unless the Apple store gets it magically or by teleportation from the factory in China, then it can still get damaged in transit. The majority of online orders ship directly from warehouses, sometimes even from China, without having to be handled by careless pimply teens working at the Apple store.
To the OP - congrats on your new machine!
Edit: Actually, number 1 isn't even a benefit. Its easier ordering from home than trekking down to the mall or the local Apple store and standing in line/dealing with the salespeople. And as for number 2, the benefit is actually that you can open your box and check for defects before leaving.
Last edited: