This is my first post cause you guys always beated me to the point. From my search, I don't see posts about 20% ADC discount. I was looking for a way to get Macbook at a good price and ADC offers 20% off for student.
This is probably a great deal for student who are looking to buy Macbook Pro and Power Mac.
Basically, you become student ADC member(Apple Developer Connection), then you are allowed to purchase "one" Apple system (Laptop or Desktop + Monitor + Mouse + iPod ) in your student lifetime. They all have to be purchase at the same time. Ipod, Mouse and some items gets only 10% so it's the same with educational store.
For Macbook Pro, 20%off for Laptop and all add-on options(Memory,Hard drive..)
$1999(with 2GHz, 1GB (512mbx2), 7200Hard Disk) + $99 = $2098+tax [*It's $2017 if you want only5400HD)
I think 2GHz system is a better deal since it costs only $80 to get faster 7200 Hard drive (It costs $160 for 1.83GHz system .. So ~$200 more, you get 256mb in grahic card RAM + faster processor)
Let me know if you have any question
ps. 2% (39.98 of 1999system)FatWallet CashBack may/may not work here. But it's worth to try by going to developer website via main Apple Home page.
ADC Program Detail Phone# for ADC Support :(408) 974 4897 ,(800) 633 2152 Update: Powerbook also gets 20% off.
*Try this link in case they let you browse the Developer store before becoming a memberADC store and click on ADC Hardware Purchase Program Store in #1 of Ordering Information
UPDATE 4-24-06 Macbook Pro 17" is now available at 2,239 dollars with membership (20% off reg. price) 2.16GHz 17-inch widescreen display 1680 x 1050 resolution 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo(1) 1GB (single SODIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive 8x double-layer SuperDrive ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, and three USB 2.0 ports
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XxXxX
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 3:51p
not bad, thanks for posting.
philipcolett
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 3:54p
So all you do is buy the student membership for 99 dollars, and it takes you directly to the student store? Have you done this. I ordered my MacBook pro 1 minute after it went up, at the student price. So, this is about 100 bucks less. When is your scheduled to ship? Mine is Feb 15.
XxXxX
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 3:58p
20% is better than normal student price?
alanku
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 4:11p
ADC Student Members may be eligible to receive a once-per-lifetime discount on a single system to be used only for development purposes. This offer is currently available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and European countries with online Apple Stores, as well as a few countries in Asia/Pacific. For instructions on how to obtain your discount, please refer to the ADC Student Hardware Discount page. Make sure you follow the instructions exactly.
As an Apple Developer Connection (ADC) Member, you agree to the terms of the Hardware Purchase Agreement Terms and Conditions (pdf) when you order through the ADC Hardware Purchase Program. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not order through the ADC Hardware Purchase Program. Please note that an ADC Student Member will receive only one discount in his or her lifetime as a Student Member. This restriction will continue through multiple Student memberships, Student membership renewals, or new Student memberships purchased. You will not be able to utilize a discount more than once as a Student Member, even if you create a different ADC account with a new ADC member number.
psychedelicx
Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 4:13p
Actually I did this a couple years ago for the same reason - cheaper than student price. And the best part about it, they send you free Mac OS X releases, full versions, for a year, everytime they post an update.
zilver
Ancient Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 4:44p
Yeb, that's the best part of being a member too.. (It costs $500 for non student) I just cancelled my order from Educational Store, and I will be placing order by this weekend. I am still thinking what I need to buy besides Macbook since everything needed to be in one order. After you get approved you will be able to access their store. (Try this link in case they let you browse the Developer store ADC store and click on "ADC Hardware Purchase Program Store" in #1 of Ordering Information
Shipping date: On the Developer store website, it says delivery date is by Feb. I'll let you know when it actually says after I place and order.
psychedelicx said:Actually I did this a couple years ago for the same reason - cheaper than student price. And the best part about it, they send you free Mac OS X releases, full versions, for a year, everytime they post an update.
tonylu
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 4:57p
I can add these discounted macs into my cart without membership, can I place the order?
ribitch
Addicted Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 5:07p
tonylu said:I can add these discounted macs into my cart without membership, can I place the order?
no, they verify you are an adc member. When signing up, they will check to see if you are truly a student
zilver
Ancient Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 5:13p
tonylu: "Try it with your Apple account, Man" Let us know how it works out.
From what I know, you will eventually have to log in with ADC account during the check out. I once thougth Apple account is automactically ADC account. But I do need to create an ADC account and fax them my ID and current course schedule.
XxXxX
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 5:30p
So limit one laptop or one desktop, can't get both?
tonylu
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 5:31p
zilver said:tonylu: "Try it with your Apple account, Man" Let us know how it works out.
From what I know, you will eventually have to log in with ADC account during the check out. I once thougth Apple account is automactically ADC account. But I do need to create an ADC account and fax them my ID and current course schedule.
I placed an order with my Apple account, 2x512mb and 100gb@7200 for $2170 shipped. I'm a student, but don't have ADC account right now. Let's see next.
mackaikai
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 6:47p
i bought a powerbook this way 6 years ago.
ADC membership rocks because they send u all the newest OS they release for free..
(I sold all those OS copies on eBay and got my 99 dollars membership fee back easily)
plus they send you calender and stuff.
pretty cool!
but i think they actually verify that you are enrolled in a computer programming class now. YMMV.
zainali
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 6:53p
how much is the imac? i was going to go the Amazon route (1299-20% dealpass giftcards- 125 rebate for a 17 inch+ $100 for a gig or ram and a 2 button mouse).
IrateConsumer
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 7:09p
Great Post
IrateConsumer
erichazann
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 7:28p
zainali said:how much is the imac? i was going to go the Amazon route (1299-20% dealpass giftcards- 125 rebate for a 17 inch+ $100 for a gig or ram and a 2 button mouse).
If you are willing to deal with dealpass, then it's cheaper to go the Amazon route, because you still get the 20%, plus you don't pay tax, plus you get a rebate.. plus you can get FAR add-ons.
alanchh
New Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 10:19p
tonylu said:zilver said:tonylu: "Try it with your Apple account, Man" Let us know how it works out.
From what I know, you will eventually have to log in with ADC account during the check out. I once thougth Apple account is automactically ADC account. But I do need to create an ADC account and fax them my ID and current course schedule.
I placed an order with my Apple account, 2x512mb and 100gb@7200 for $2170 shipped. I'm a student, but don't have ADC account right now. Let's see next.
SolidGun
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 10:24p
So this is an ongoing program with no announced expiration date on the offer....right? I am still waiting for 12" MacBooks to come out. I need the portability of 12". My PowerBook will be my wife's as soon as one of those MacBooks come in 12". I hope they release it soon, because I graduate soon.
XxXxX
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 27, 2006 @ 11:05p
SolidGun said:So this is an ongoing program with no announced expiration date on the offer....right? I am still waiting for 12" MacBooks to come out. I need the portability of 12". My PowerBook will be my wife's as soon as one of those MacBooks come in 12". I hope they release it soon, because I graduate soon.
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.. So ~$200 more, you get 256mb in grahic card RAM + faster processor)
Let us know how it works out.
