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    Where should I buy from? I'm in Canada

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Miro, Mar 23, 2008.

  1. Miro

    Miro Notebook Geek

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    My Asus laptops screen just went dead and I've decided to purchase a Macbook.

    Most important thing for me is getting the best deal. I'd be happy with a MB or MBP. I don't need the graphics card, but if I had it I'd utilize it.

    I only need this laptop to last me 2 years, then i'll sell it (with 1 year left on applecare).

    Basically i'm look for the cheapest of either MB or MPB, new or refurbished. As long as I can tag on the applecare. Can anyone point me in the direction of the best deals right now? Thanks alot.
     
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    I'd say that apple still has pretty good deals for macbooks. Both refurbished and new.
    Though youll have to order online if you want a refurbished one.

    There are smaller retailers who specialize in apple products, but usually only have shops in big cities.

    Also you can try futureshop/bestbuy, and if you know someone who works there you might be able to get a discount.
     
    sulkorp, Mar 23, 2008
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Future Shop and Best Buy will occasionally have $50, 100, 150 off Macs, so definitely keep an eye on those. Other than that, there's not too many options for Canada, unfortunately.
     
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  4. Miro

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    I think i've pretty much narrowed it down to these two, I can either get a NEW White MB, or Refurb Black MB, is the black the older model of the too? What is it missing? Which would you buy in this situation? Thanks alot

    MacBook 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White $1,049.00
    Part Number: MB402LL/A
    120GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
    Accessory Kit
    2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
    1GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x512MB
    Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English


    Refurbished MacBook 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Black $1,099.00
    Part Number: FB063LL/B
    1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x512MB
    Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
    2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    Accessory Kit
    160GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm
    SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
     
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  6. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    At that price, I would definitely get the black MacBook :). That cost is so close, and the only upgrade I would add to the black MacBook is 2 GB of RAM!
     
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    Well even if you could upgrade the ram on a refurb, dont do it through apple.

    Buy the ram from canada computers, ncix or tigerdirect.

    Apple overchrages on ram, and those sites/stores have it for fairly cheap and sometimes they have deals on.
     
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  9. Miro

    Miro Notebook Geek

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    Perfect, Thanks for letting me know! As for Applecare? Where would you recommend buying from online? Apparently I can get it for $217CA as a student.
     
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    Does the Apple website ship to Canada?
     
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    YES! :) they just charge as more :p (usually about 100$ on products over U.S.A
     
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    Well make sure to go to www.apple.ca and prices and deals will be in CAD.
    There might be a deal thats offered in US but not in Canada as well if you go to .com

    As for applecare, I heard people were purchasing it off of ebay for cheap. Theres a thread on it here if you search for apple care and ebay you should be able to find it.
     
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    Silv Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've seen some good deals on Applecare from here:

    http://www.sigelectronics.com/Software?search=applecare

    Here's some discounts I've found for the MBP's as well:
    UofA IBM MSRP
    MB133LL/A 1899 1931 2099
    MB134LL/A 2399 2391 2599
    MB166LL/A 2699 2667 2899

    UofA refers to the U of A student discount. IBM is for IBM Employee Purchase Plan (see if you can find someone that works for IBM)...
     
    Silv, Mar 24, 2008
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    Miro Notebook Geek

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    Damn! I was ready to order this morning, and now it's not showing up on their website anymore. Cant believe I missed a deal like this...
     
    Miro, Mar 24, 2008
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    I had the same situation in front of me, and I went with the refurb blackbook. The day after I purchased mine (a week or two ago) they disappeared from the retail site. Just wait for a few days, check regularly, and you'll likely see the same refurb.

    Also, before buying RAM for the notebook wait until it arrives. Sometimes they come with extras - mine, for example, came with a single 1GB stick rather than the 2x512MB sticks I was expecting ;)
     
    DamienThorn, Mar 24, 2008
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    i3urtongirl Notebook Consultant

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    Again, same thing happened to me, I waited a few days and it was back...
    Hang in there!
     
    i3urtongirl, Mar 25, 2008
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