Refreshed MacBook Pro available in shops yet?

[tomasulu]

Does anyone know? My iMac went dead and I want to get the recently refreshed MacBook Pro fast. Can't wait until middle of next week for apple site to deliver.

Also I'm eligible for edu pricing. I know shops don't do that so what's the best discount we can expect out of the shops?

 

[ahsiao80]

Does anyone know? My iMac went dead and I want to get the recently refreshed MacBook Pro fast. Can't wait until middle of next week for apple site to deliver.

Also I'm eligible for edu pricing. I know shops don't do that so what's the best discount we can expect out of the shops?

i think you can check with major retailer like Epicentre and ask their staff when will the latest model be in store, however most likely it will be later than next week so i would recommend you to purchase from Apple store online since your eligible for edu pricing too which is cheaper.

Shops are unable to give you any discount on the price of Apple product itself as it will break the contract conditions between them and Apple, thus they usually give you additional bonus items like screen protector, keyboard protector, casing or external hdd etc... which i find it useless most of the time because i have them already unless its a free ram upgrade

 

[tomasulu]

i think you can check with major retailer like Epicentre and ask their staff when will the latest model be in store, however most likely it will be later than next week so i would recommend you to purchase from Apple store online since your eligible for edu pricing too which is cheaper.

Shops are unable to give you any discount on the price of Apple product itself as it will break the contract conditions between them and Apple, thus they usually give you additional bonus items like screen protector, keyboard protector, casing or external hdd etc... which i find it useless most of the time because i have them already unless its a free ram upgrade

Most shops already have the refreshed mbp but yeah they can't do edu pricing and they only have standard config units. We seriously need a proper apple store in Singapore.

 

[Kzhan00b]

Sorry to jack the thread, Educational discount can't be obtain through stores like Epicentre or Nubox and it's only possible through the online store?

 

[personalizer]

I ordered my refreshed rmbp on 30 July and got it delivered on 31 July. Ordered through apple directly over the phone, with education discount applied as well.

 

[tomasulu]

You ordered standard config? If you want to customize your purchase it takes longer as it's shipped from shanghai I think.

 

[zitseng]

Sorry to jack the thread, Educational discount can't be obtain through stores like Epicentre or Nubox and it's only possible through the online store?

That's correct.

 

[zitseng]

You ordered standard config? If you want to customize your purchase it takes longer as it's shipped from shanghai I think.

Custom builds are shipped from Shenzhen I think. It's usually quite quick anyway, often faster than estimate.

 

[ahsiao80]

Sorry to jack the thread, Educational discount can't be obtain through stores like Epicentre or Nubox and it's only possible through the online store?

By right its suppose to be that way, however i remember quite some time ago, someone in this forum actually mention that he manage to get edu pricing from Epicentre through talking to some staff but I'm not sure whether its myth or fact

 

[tomasulu]

By right its suppose to be that way, however i remember quite some time ago, someone in this forum actually mention that he manage to get edu pricing from Epicentre through talking to some staff but I'm not sure whether its myth or fact

The way it's defined, I imagine most will quality for edu discount. Even parents of kindergarten students qualified!

 

[Kzhan00b]

By right its suppose to be that way, however i remember quite some time ago, someone in this forum actually mention that he manage to get edu pricing from Epicentre through talking to some staff but I'm not sure whether its myth or fact

Yeah i remembered someone saying online that it's possible to get the educational discount also.

But i went to Nubox and Epicentre today and asked and they flatly gave me a no to that question.

 

[nannoid]

Apple Authorised Education Resellers may offer the education pricing to primary, secondary and higher education institutions.

EpiCentre Solutions Pte Ltd
Block B, Clarus Centre,
37 Jalan Pemimpin, 07-04
Singapore 577177
(65) 6601 9100
info@epicentreasia.com

NCS Pte Ltd
5 Ang Mo Kio Street 62
Singapore 569141
(65) 6556 8000
Reachus@ncs.com.sg

VSolutions Pte Ltd
05-145 Midview City
No 28 Sin Ming Lane
Singapore 573972
(65) 6659 0010
justin@vsolutions.tv

Sapura Synergy Singapore Pte Ltd
Blk 970 Toa Payoh North, #02-08
Singapore 318992
(65) 6468 3888
education.sg@sapuraglobal.com

The Network Hub Pte Ltd
24 Sin Ming Lane, MidView City, #06-108
Singapore 573970
(65) 64386778
sg@thenetworkhub.com

https://www.apple.com/asia/education/how-to-buy/sg/aaer.html

 

[Coless]

So the refreshed rmbp is in the store now?

 

[tomasulu]

Yes it's but why get it from the shops? If you want the standard config and need it fast, apple can deliver in 1-2 days. And you may qualify for edu pricing. If you want to customize your purchase it can be done much easier on apple website as well. I think the waiting time is likely the same. I feel for the retailers. Apple is not supporting them at all.

 

[chenaz]

Yeah i remembered someone saying online that it's possible to get the educational discount also.

But i went to Nubox and Epicentre today and asked and they flatly gave me a no to that question.

Email them and u can get it.

i emailed them before and they will tell u wat to do.

last time i mailed to this guy called xxron from epicenter
i donno if it is allow to post his email and name here.if anyone is interested. feel free to PM me.

however, get directly from apple online for edu or refurbished.
as u get to have 14 days or refund policy

 

[Kzhan00b]

Yes it's but why get it from the shops? If you want the standard config and need it fast, apple can deliver in 1-2 days. And you may qualify for edu pricing. If you want to customize your purchase it can be done much easier on apple website as well. I think the waiting time is likely the same. I feel for the retailers. Apple is not supporting them at all.

Looking to get some freebies if possible

But currently it doesn't seem like they have any promotional bundles for the refreshed Macbooks so... Perhaps i'll just get it from the online store.

Email them and u can get it.

i emailed them before and they will tell u wat to do.

last time i mailed to this guy called xxron from epicenter
i donno if it is allow to post his email and name here.if anyone is interested. feel free to PM me.

however, get directly from apple online for edu or refurbished.
as u get to have 14 days or refund policy

Ah i see. Perhaps i'll get it's through the online store then. Less hassle also.