$100 off! But ~ we added Microsoft Office as it doesn't come with it? So that took back the $100.

There are so many options to choose! What else do you think she should get?

Originally Posted by SweetPoison

$200 off!

I am getting fined???

Originally Posted by DontUnderstandMyIpad

Originally Posted by SweetPoison

Okay. Thanks. Dumi, what is MBP? Be nice...

MBP=Mighty Beta-Product :P

Or reread your topic title

Oh! Well...

With the educational site you also get a good deal off on the Applecare, but you owe it to yourself to also look for Applecare from Amazon, cheaper than from Apple. As a note for the Applecare, it DOES NOT have to be purchased when you buy it, you have up until the end of the first year to purchase and activate it, extending it out another two years.

Any other questions, I am pretty sure I have come across it. Way too many Apple products...

Apple Education Pricing - Apple Store (U.S.)

for the educational side of the store

I just talked to the Apple store and they have specialist that are there just to help you with financing.

I love Apple. They are so nice on the phone and in person! So I think we will go in tomorrow!

Thank you guys, so much!

Yes to the MacBook Pro. A Great computer. Yes, there is financing available and student discounts available. Also, when you buy a new computer you can get One-to-One training for only $99.00 for a year. You have your own trainer and can study whatever you want to work on in your sessions. I bought a One-to-One membership when I bought my MacBook. Great, great stuff. You can also get iWork for only $30. Check this out on the Apple.com web site. The trainers are wonderful. I had no idea all the things my new Mac could do. Three years later, I am still learning lots of new things. (I think you can add a person to your One-to-One membership when you buy your new computer, too). If you can go to an Apple store in person, I would recommend that. Hands on, showing you how everything works and answering your questions. I am a definate Apple Fan.

Thank you very much for your input! Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

Originally Posted by SweetPoison

Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

No, that is a myth. iPad's on the other hand don't get viruses

Btw. if you were asking, whether anti-virus software is required, I spent ages searching for a free av program, coming from the Windows world thinking, there must be one, but ended up buying Norton. As the only free one was ClamXAV, an opensource av software and well, not too reliable. Though that was last year, perhaps some other options have appeared since than.

Originally Posted by DontUnderstandMyIpad

Originally Posted by SweetPoison

Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

No, that is a myth. iPad's on the other hand don't get viruses

Btw. if you were asking, whether anti-virus software is required, I spent ages searching for a free av program, coming from the Windows world thinking, there must be one, but ended up buying Norton. As the only free one was ClamXAV, an opensource av software and well, not too reliable. Though that was last year, perhaps some other options have appeared since than.

I use Sophos Mac Home Edition which is free and works quite well. As far as I know there has never been a serious virus affecting the OS X platform, but there are vulnerabilities in OS X that are waiting to be exploited. I don't worry as much about getting infected when using a Mac but I still have protection just in case.