| You may be surprised but the best place to buy a | | | | check the serial number with Apple to make sure it |
| Mac isn't always the Apple Store. The Apple Store is | | | | wasn't stolen. Apple Computers are know to last for |
| probably the most convenient place to purchase a | | | | a lot longer than the typical PC. so don't worry about |
| Mac. Apple Stores have been popping up all around us | | | | buying an older machine if it is all you need. |
| after the Ipod came along. So if you are more | | | | The best deal for a new Mac can be found at |
| interested in convenience and need to try one out. | | | | Amazon. Amazon often times has mail in rebates on |
| Then by all means head to your local Apple Store. | | | | new Macs. Amazon also offers free shipping and best |
| However if you are trying to find the best deal on a | | | | of all no tax. The next best group of places have |
| new Mac then their are much better places to look. | | | | pretty similar prices but offer lots of extras at a |
| If you happen to be a college student or a teacher | | | | great price. Mac Mall and Mac Connection allow you to |
| you can get an educational discount through the | | | | add extras to your purchase that end up being free |
| Apple Store or at the Apple Store online. I bought | | | | after mail in rebates. You can usually add what else |
| my first Mac 4 years ago through the Apple Store | | | | you want from a few lists. They usually offer |
| with my educational discount and it still works great | | | | speakers, a printer or software with your order. If |
| today. I am considering getting a new Mac and have | | | | you are looking for a Mac with maxed out ram or a |
| found all kinds of better online stores to get it. For a | | | | larger hard drive. You should check out Small Dog |
| slightly older Mac at a great discount you should | | | | Electronics. Small Dog offers upgraded Macs for less |
| consider a refurb form the Apple Store. I got my | | | | than Apple would charge for the same thing. If you |
| grandfather's Emac their and it was a great deal. We | | | | buy a new Mac, even from one of these other |
| saved about $100 and it looked and performed like it | | | | dealers you can still add Applecare anytime within a |
| was brand new. The refurb section is updated pretty | | | | year of purchasing it. I highly recommend it. |
| often so if you are looking for something specific I | | | | You can call for help and you will actually get a |
| would check everyday. | | | | human being within a reasonable amount of time. |
| Another two places for great deals are Craigslist and | | | | After having my Powerbook 2 and a half years my |
| Ebay. I have found that these two places have the | | | | superdrive started acting up. I had used it a lot for |
| best prices on computers over a year old. You need | | | | burning DVD's and CD's and I guess it had enough. |
| to be careful if the price looks to good to be true. I | | | | Well they quickly replaced the superdrive and had it |
| would check to see if they still have Apple Care and | | | | back to me within a few days. |