MacBook Pro Student Discount in Comet???

[Pulse]

Ok, I know this is a weird question, but...

If I buy online from Apple, I can get the MBP for £860 with student discount.
Comet advertise 10% student discount, but I'm wondering if they do a bigger discount for Apple products as per the online price... Anyone know? If I get it from Comet I can get it even cheaper than £860, which is why I'm asking!

[sjg]

No, direct only.

[Pulse]

sjg said:

No, direct only.

Really? Well, that or the Apple Store too I guess... That's a shame. Still, even without that, I can get it for £810 which makes it more appealing. £50 off is not to be sniffed at.

[Pulse]

Ah ok, but if I buy it as a student, do I get 3 years AppleCare buying it via Comet?

[steveuns911]

you can get 15% off if you use your NUS card at the apple store - well you could last year a friend told me. I think he got either 15% or a free memory upgrade. Worth checking the NUS site.

[va1o]

Pulse said:

Ah ok, but if I buy it as a student, do I get 3 years AppleCare buying it via Comet?

When you buy from Apple under the student discount you get 3-years of hardware warranty, but 3-years Applecare, which includes extra telephone support, is not included.

I don't think Comet will match Apples price, and even if they do its unlikely they will throw in the warranty, you would only get the standard 1-year.

EDIT: Also a bit O/T but I had no idea your a student, certainly don't come accross that way!

Edited by va1o on Thursday 22 April 22:09

[Pulse]

I'm not, but my other half is (AAT in the evening)

[wong]

Have you tried looking at the online refurbished products on the Apple site? Usually at least 15 % off. The stock changes regularly (weekly, I think) so you have to keep looking.