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<p>As long as you are not planning on doing a good deal of graphic intensive gaming or video editing, I would recommend the base model Macbook Pro for $1999 plus you get $100 off through your student discount through Rutgers. Also, you receive an additional $100 off of the AppleCare Protection plan on top of the already great Educational Discount just for being a Rutgers student. To take advantage of this great deal, make sure you make your purchase from the following site:</p>

<p><a href="http://findtech.rutgers.edu%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://findtech.rutgers.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>If you have any more questions feel free.</p>

<p>-Kyle Sherman</p>

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<p>As long as you are not planning on doing a good deal of graphic intensive gaming or video editing, I would recommend the base model Macbook Pro for $1999 plus you get $100 off through your student discount through Rutgers. Also, you receive an additional $100 off of the AppleCare Protection plan on top of the already great Educational Discount just for being a Rutgers student. To take advantage of this great deal, make sure you make your purchase from the following site:</p>

<p><a href="http://findtech.rutgers.edu%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://findtech.rutgers.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>If you have any more questions feel free.</p>

<p>-Kyle Sherman</p>

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<p>Would I be charged tax for buying? At Amazon I can get it for $1860 without tax, but I dont get the Apple Care deal.</p>

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<p>Yes, you would be charged tax, but there is also free shipping! Also, the AppleCare deal is very important. I can tell you from personal experience it is most definitely worth purchasing AppleCare, because the cost of one repair can cost much more than the price of AppleCare. AppleCare is also award winning coverage and it has fantastic phone support as well; when you call, you hardly ever have to wait long AND you just about always get someone who knows what they are talking about and speak english very well!</p>

<p>-Kyle</p>

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<p>Hello Everyone! I wanted to post to this discussion again to inform everyone about the new Back to School Promotion. With the purchase of any Mac, you get a free iPod Touch from now until September 26th. There also have been significant price drops on all of the Macbook models up to $300! If anyone has any questions about Apple products or Rutgers in general. Please contact me via email or by phone.</p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>What courses/majors at Rutgers would a MAC not be suitable for?</p>

<p>I am not interested at all in getting one at this moment, but I am just wondering so I can tell my friends.</p>

<p>And when I say suitable, I am implying minimal downloading of programs that re-encode and change formats.</p>

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<p>what is the general working life of a macbook?</p>

<p>I already have an HP that’s pretty new, so I’m not really planning on switching, but perhaps in a few years if this one dies.</p>

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<p>I am very sorry for my delayed responses. I have been very busy with my summer courses I am taking. Please feel free to keep asking questions. I will also be on campus until August 12th and will be back on campus starting September 1st, so if you want to arrange a meeting you can either private message me or send an email.</p>

<p>Here are the answers to your questions:</p>

<p>1stEdition: </p>

<p>A Mac is suitable for EVERY major! Any file formats that people use do not have to be re-encoded for use on a Mac versus a PC. The standard file formats, such as JPEG, .doc, .xls, .pdf, .wmv, etc. are all opened the same on an Apple Computer as on a Windows based machine. </p>

<p>The only times you would have to do anything differently, would be if there is an application for which there is no mac equivalent (does not happen often) and at these rare times you must install Windows in order to run the application. Some majors which require specific applications such as these are SOME of the Engineering Majors and possibly some business majors. Even in these majors, you can use the computer labs for the software that does not run on the Mac natively, because the software is normally very expensive to purchase otherwise. Once you create files in these applications in Windows, you can still save the files on your Mac, yet will not be able to open them without the Windows application.</p>

<p>koto:</p>

<p>You would be very pleasantly surprised at how long a Macbook will last you as compared to any other PC. Macbooks usually last anywhere from 5-10 years! And during this time they very rarely ever slow down like a Windows based PC; you don’t have to reformat at least every year to keep your computer running at optimal speeds. The way Leopard (Apple’s newest OS X operating system) handles files also makes it so that there is virtually no fragmentation in the hard drive ie. you NEVER have to defragment your hard drive!! Even if you use so much of your hard drive that is down to the last megabytes of space, the Macbook will not slow down even one bit. Windows on the other hand will slow to a crawl even your start running low on hard drive space.</p>

<p>The other great thing is that Apple keeps you up to date in software for much, much longer than Microsoft. To run Windows Vista you have to have a very new computer with a lot of RAM and processing speed. With Leopard, I have run it on computers as old as 10 years old!</p>

<p>So, when your HP dies, I hope you realize that Apple computers are the way to go. You get much more for your money and you can keep your computer for a much longer period of time and be very happy with it during your entire length of use!</p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>Hey can you post the exact details of the macs/itouches for a rutgers student including prices and hard drive spaces and what not. thanks</p>

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<p>All of the information on prices of every model can be found online by going to [findTech</a> connections…](<a href=“http://findtech.rutgers.edu/]findTech”>http://findtech.rutgers.edu/) and clicking on personal purchase and then Apple. You then type in your netID and password and you are directed to the Apple Education site. All of the discounted educational prices are displayed on this page. If you were to forget this link, an easier one to remember is [Apple</a> - Students - Buy on Campus](<a href=“http://www.apple.com/buyoncampus]Apple”>K–12 Education - Apple). I could list some of the prices, but I think it would be much easier to look on the site as you will know all of the specifications of each model. I will however post some information about some of the models and the details of the free iPod Touch Promotion in my next post. I do not have the time to write it at this very moment, but I will post it soon.</p>

<p>Please let me know if this is ok for everyone.</p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>I figured I should give details on the new Back-to-School Promotion. The Back-to-School Promotion entitles every college student buying a Mac to a free iPod Touch!</p>

<p>Essentially, when you buy a Mac online with your educational discount, after you have added your computer to the cart you will be asked if you would like to take advantage of this offer. You can choose to purchase the 8 GB iPod Touch ($229) or choose the 16 GB ($299) or 32 GB ($399) iPod Touch and pay the difference; this means you receive a rebate of $229 if you get any model of the iPod Touch. If you choose the 8 GB iPod Touch you receive it for free!</p>

<p>If you would like a different model iPod you also have that option: purchase an iPod Nano 8 GB ($149) or 16 GB ($149) free after rebate, iPod Shuffle 4 GB ($79) free after rebate, or the iPod Classic 120 GB ($249) only $20 after rebate.</p>

<p>Now, the greatest thing about this is that the rebate is all done online! This means that there is none of the cutting of UPC’s, mailing in the receipt and UPC’s, waiting 4 weeks or even forgetting to fill it out in time. Instead, immediately after your order, just head over to [Apple</a> - Rebates](<a href=“http://www.apple.com/promo]Apple”>Offers - Apple) and fill in your order number, type in your address and name you want the check made out to and you should receive it in 3-5 business days! Isn’t that Fantastic? Not only has Apple revolutionized the mobile phone, the music industry, and the computer industry, they even revolutionized the rebate process!</p>

<p>Now, how about the other discounts you get with Apple for being a college student? On each model computer you save anywhere from $50-$200 off of the computer immediately at the time of purchase! Also, when you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for complete coverage on your new computer, you receive anywhere from $50-$150 off of the Protection Plan! That is a better discount than Apple Retail Store employees receive!</p>

<p>All of these discounts and you receive the most powerful, greenest, user-friendly computer on the market! Gosh I love Apple!</p>

<p>If anyone has anymore questions please feel free to contact me via this thread, email, or phone.</p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>alright thanks a lot for the info</p>

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<p>You’re welcome! Everyone, please feel free to ask any more questions you have. There are no silly questions. All questions welcomed. </p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>Hey, I’m thinking about getting the Macbook Pro 13" (the more expensive model). I’m entering the Rutgers Business School also, and I assume I will be needing Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows. I was wondering if I could maybe come to you personally or go to any computer lab and have these programs installed for me on my Mac. It just seems silly to pay $129.95 for Microsoft Office for Mac and god knows how much for Vista for Mac, or XP or whatever I may need. This is one major decision for me, because I am thinking between a $700 HP laptop deal from BestBuy or this $1400 Macbook Pro. I really want the Macbook because of all the incentives and such, and I know there is a much greater chance of this lasting longer than the HP. </p>

<p>However, what I could always do is buy two laptops throughout my college career, both cheap laptops for $700, and they will be updated laptops. Heck, by 2011 the standard for laptops may even be 8GB of memory instead of the 4GB in the cheap HP and expensive Mac. </p>

<p>Sorry if that was a little rambling, but the fact that I would need to buy all of this extra software for Mac is a bit frustrating. I really love everything about that 13" Mac (I would prefer the 15", but bleh…$200 for 2inches isn’t too pleasing), but this is the one thing stopping me. </p>

<p>I’ll be giving you a call most likely tomorrow, I just decided to give a post in the off chance you see this before tomorrow afternoon. </p>

<p>-Sahil Chugh (RBS '13)</p>

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<p>I bought a MacBook Pro 15" a few months ago from my university bookstore - and I am not a Rutgers Student. The extra protection plan will cost me $239. Is it worth it?? I generally take good care of my computers and haven’t had things breaking down on me, plus I’m quite computer savy - but then this is my first MAC. It is a lot of money and I’ve been debating what to do. Your advice would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>Sahil,</p>

<p>I would like to first tell you that you should definitely a Macbook Pro and not an HP laptop. You are right that it will definitely last much longer than the HP. When you think of purchasing an expensive piece of electronic equipment like a computer, you want to think of the future costs and the benefits. With a Mac, you don’t need to buy Virus software and renew your membership ever year. You also don’t have to buy any other software, aside from a Production Suite (Microsoft Office or Apple iWork '09) to do everything you want to do and more.</p>

<p>As far as purchasing Microsoft Office for $129.95 and Windows XP, there is a better way. First, you have the choice of either purchasing Microsoft Office or Apple’s iWork '09 which is only $39! When you purchase this with your computer, they will even preinstall it for you. </p>

<p>Apple iWork '09 is similar to Microsoft Office in that it is a suite of software including three applications for serving the same functions of the Office applications yet it is easier to use. It also can export an import in all of the Office formats including .doc, .xls, and .ppt. That eliminates a large cost for you.</p>

<p>As far as purchasing Windows XP, most likely there will not be a need for that as most software that you will need for any major is also available on a Mac. If the software is not available on a Mac, you can find it in a computer lab for your use. If the software is not available in either of locations and you must install Windows, then you may be able to get it for a free download at the following website.</p>

<p>[ELMS</a> MSDNAA Software - SC&I, Rutgers University](<a href=“http://elms.rutgers.edu/]ELMS”>http://elms.rutgers.edu/)</p>

<p>This site has some Microsoft software titles for free for Rutgers students. I am not sure if it is for all majors, but you can try.</p>

<p>If you have any more questions at all, please don’t hesitate to call me. I did not receive a call from you thus far, but I am willing to help any time. I will also be on campus starting tomorrow so I would be glad to meet you at any point.</p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>Van2010,</p>

<p>I would definitely purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan. I have purchased it on every mac I have and I am glad that I have. Mac’s tend not to break down as often as any PCs, but there is always a chance a component can go bad and can cost a significant amount of money for an out of warranty repair. Repairs can cost up to $800 for a a logic board replacement, yet it would be covered with the AppleCare Protection Plan. </p>

<p>Therefore, it is definitely worth it to purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for peace of mind. Just in case something were to go wrong, you know it’s covered by Apple’s Award Winning service and support. Many different magazines, such as PC Magazine and Consumer Reports has rated the AppleCare Protection as the best in the business.</p>

<p>Kyle Sherman
Rutgers Electrical & Computer Engineering 2011
<a href="mailto:RUCampusRep@me.com">RUCampusRep@me.com</a><a href=“609”>/email</a> 338-8046</p>

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<p>Thanks Kyle for your reply.</p>

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<p>My thanks to Kyle, too, for offering expertise and service on this board.</p>

<p>I have a different view of protection plans - and all insurance plans. I started my career in the insurance industry, and the simple rule that wasn’t articulated outside of the builiding was that if you can stand the cost of the loss, then don’t buy the insurance.</p>

<p>You can’t afford the loss incurred by medical bills in a car accident, or the loss of your house to fire, so you buy that insurance.</p>

<p>If you can’t afford the $800 loss for a repair to a Mac, then buy the insurance.</p>

<p>Kyle has a good point that “peace of mind” has value, too.</p>

<p>But if my computer dies two years from now (and that is unlikely), I regard the the money saved by not buying insurance as either a good chunk of the repair cost - or a great down payment on a newer, faster, slicker machine.</p>