Apple Computers

[Stratus_Power]

im kinda planning on saving up for an apple (stopped playing games since univeristy start)

anyone know where i can find some good deals for apple comps (imac or G5 to be specific)

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by Stratus_Power
im kinda planning on saving up for an apple (stopped playing games since univeristy start)

anyone know where i can find some good deals for apple comps (imac or G5 to be specific)

U of C's Microstore.

http://www.micro.ucalgary.ca

I'll be getting a G4 iBook myself next month.

[Superesc]

if you are a student I guess the UC store would be a good place. I bought mine online at apple.com.

[Dope Dealer]

I bought myn over the phone with student discount....

I have a PowerBook 1.25 GHz.

The new G4 iBook's are pretty nice and fairly cheap.

[Stratus_Power]

wat is this student discount? do you get extra discount if you are a student... oor the price listed on the uof c website is already the discounted price

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Stratus_Power
wat is this student discount? do you get extra discount if you are a student... oor the price listed on the uof c website is already the discounted price

Here is a link to student discounts on Apple's site:

http://store.apple.com/AppleStore/WebObjects/EducationIndividualCanadaCustom?qprm=70799

[tulit]

Yeah. Ive heard if you get the student discount price directly from Apple it works out cheaper than the microstore.

[mo_virgin]

Apple has beautiful computers

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by tulit
Yeah. Ive heard if you get the student discount price directly from Apple it works out cheaper than the microstore.

I just worked out the price of a 14" iBook with Airport Extreme card and it's not that much cheaper than the Microstore. You're probably just saving about ~$100 or so, depending on what you're getting.

[Stratus_Power]

yeh i just checked out the imac i wanted to get, only save $100. but thats better than nothign :P

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Stratus_Power
yeh i just checked out the imac i wanted to get, only save $100. but thats better than nothign :P

I think the U charges a little more for shipping from the Apple factory in California. But shipping is free for orders over 75 dollars unless you pay 20 dollars for expedited shipping.

Plus you get it the same day. You don't have to wait and what not.

[BigYellowMonkey]

Or you could try Apple.ca. Then you don't have to worry about shipping from the states. Cause you'll pay duty charges too, if you order from the US... And there goes your $100 you woulda saved...

-Biggie!

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by BigYellowMonkey
Or you could try Apple.ca. Then you don't have to worry about shipping from the states. Cause you'll pay duty charges too, if you order from the US... And there goes your $100 you woulda saved...

-Biggie!

You can't even buy stuff from Canada on Apple.com. They redirect you anyways. The stuff is cheaper in American dollars anyways, you'd even save even if they did charge you duty b/c our dollar is so strong.

[BigYellowMonkey]

Did you bother to check that you knew what the hell you were talkin about before replying?

Take a look at this:
Dual 2.0Ghz G5 --> 2999 US, 4099 CDN. That's 73.16 cents US to a canadian dollar. Right now, the exchange rate is around 76 cents US. What you'll pay, exchange-wise, on your credit card, is more like 72-74 cents. And then you pay duty on top of that.
If you order the dual 1.8 (just came out today) or single 1.6, then you MIGHT get a better deal by ordering from the states, cause they come out to like 71.5-72 cents to a canadian dollar from US store to canadian store.
Order from the Canada store if you want high-end. :poosie:

-Biggie!

[Superesc]

huh? I bought my system from the apple store. (canada store) There is a world wide link on the store site (look at left nav.) Should check the CANADA store price as they are different then US store prices. Also shipping is only 70 bucks (for my G4, no monitor).

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by BigYellowMonkey
Did you bother to check that you knew what the hell you were talkin about before replying?

Take a look at this:
Dual 2.0Ghz G5 --> 2999 US, 4099 CDN. That's 73.16 cents US to a canadian dollar. Right now, the exchange rate is around 76 cents US. What you'll pay, exchange-wise, on your credit card, is more like 72-74 cents. And then you pay duty on top of that.
If you order the dual 1.8 (just came out today) or single 1.6, then you MIGHT get a better deal by ordering from the states, cause they come out to like 71.5-72 cents to a canadian dollar from US store to canadian store.
Order from the Canada store if you want high-end. :poosie:

-Biggie!

Hey moron. THEY DO NOT SHIP TO CANADA ON APPLE.COM.

Did you bother to check before making a stupid statement. Go to checkout and you can only ship to the States.

The only way to get prices like that are on eBay and you will get hit with customs if they guy puts the real value. But $ for $, Apple.com is cheaper than Apple.ca when you convert.

BTW, 2,999 US Dollar = 3,899.60 Canadian Dollar
2,999 Canadian Dollar (CAD) = 2,306.39 US Dollar (USD)

Median price = 1.29930 / 1.30030 (bid/ask)
Minimum price = 1.29660 / 1.29710
Maximum price = 1.31760 / 1.31800

[Superesc]

huh??
Canada Apple.com store:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Superesc
huh??
Canada Apple.com store:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore

Yeah, I know. But he is saying ordering on Apple.ca is cheaper compared to Apple.com.. At least that's how I read it....

And Apple.com is cheaper when you convert, except you cannot ship to anywhere but the States on the .com extension.

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Superesc
huh??
Canada Apple.com store:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore

BTW, when did you order your G4?

Shipping is free now when you order over 100 dollars or something. I paid like 22 for expedited shipping.

[Superesc]

oo that was like 2000 I think... long while back, its the first AGP G4s. There was a shipping charge of 70 bucks I think. Will be getting some G5s at work soon I think! Can't wait !! :D

[GingeRRRBeef]

Why the hell would you get an apple computer???

Not much of a gamer eh?

For the price that you'd paid for an apple, you can get yourself a pretty decent PC.

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Silver_SpecV
Why the hell would you get an apple computer???

Not much of a gamer eh?

For the price that you'd paid for an apple, you can get yourself a pretty decent PC.

Mac has pretty decent games... A bit outdated but not bad.. haha

I have a 2.8 GHz P4 w/ Radeon 9800 for gaming anyways.

[Stratus_Power]

there is a SWEET deal on a powerbook at U of A bookstore rite now

the 15inch one w/ the 80GB HD, DVD-RW/CD-RW, built in wi-fi/bluetooth etc
for only 2599 + GST!

[Superesc]

Originally posted by Silver_SpecV
Why the hell would you get an apple computer???

Not much of a gamer eh?

For the price that you'd paid for an apple, you can get yourself a pretty decent PC.

I am a pixel pusher by trade :) I need a machine at home meant for design & motion graphics.

but I DO have 2 other PC at home for gaming :D

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Stratus_Power
there is a SWEET deal on a powerbook at U of A bookstore rite now

the 15inch one w/ the 80GB HD, DVD-RW/CD-RW, built in wi-fi/bluetooth etc
for only 2599 + GST!

Which model? Alluminum or the older Titanium one?

Superdrive or Combo? I can't see Superdrive being that cheap since the EDU price at Apple is 3249.00.

[Stratus_Power]

oh that make sense then

its theOlder titanium one ( i recent started looking at apple.. know nothing about it)

but it is super drive! positive

they also have a a 12inch ones . i guess.. also older model.
for 1599 w/ combo drive and 1899 for super

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by Stratus_Power
oh that make sense then

its theOlder titanium one ( i recent started looking at apple.. know nothing about it)

but it is super drive! positive

they also have a a 12inch ones . i guess.. also older model.
for 1599 w/ combo drive and 1899 for super

Ahh, that is still a good deal.

That means it's probably 867 MHz or 1 GHz w/ DVD Burning capability. Pretty good for 2600 :)

[Stratus_Power]

pretty sure it was 1Ghz too.. yeh pretty sweet deal!

[GingeRRRBeef]

Originally posted by Dope Dealer


Mac has pretty decent games... A bit outdated but not bad.. haha

I have a 2.8 GHz P4 w/ Radeon 9800 for gaming anyways.


hehehe .... I couldn't resist Apple Gamer (http://pages.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~yeunge/applegamer.wmv) (right click ... save as)

[WhiteNikes]

Originally posted by Superesc


I am a pixel pusher by trade :) I need a machine at home meant for design & motion graphics.

but I DO have 2 other PC at home for gaming :D

OK, I ain't neva used a mac before, are there better apps for what you do, or do they just run better?

[Fluidic]

Loving my Aluminum 1.25GHz PowerBook! Apple's rock... however the Safari Internet browser blows goats!! :barf: :barf:

[Superesc]

Originally posted by WhiteNikes


OK, I ain't neva used a mac before, are there better apps for what you do, or do they just run better?

Alot of the graphic/video apps runs better on mac. There are also some exclusive apps that are made for apples only.(ie: Final Cut Pro)

[Dope Dealer]

These pics are for Stratus_Power.... Sorry it took me a couple days ;)

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Yeah, I've never taken a picture in my life.... I'll get my brother to take good ones soon.

[Dope Dealer]

Oh yeah, backlit keyboard :)