<p>couple of things to remember: 1) the Air is not a good item for college, since it has no USB ports, and college wifi can be spotty. 2) some states have zero sales tax, so if your child is attending a college in one of those states, purchase from the bookstore. 3) purchasing thru the bookstore may include full MS Office Suite, an extended warranty, and free tech support on campus as well as free sw upgrades, so make sure that you compare prices carefully; 4) purchasing one of the college “standard” models makes it easy to obtain tech support on campus. </p>
<p>The online deals may look better, but they may include less.</p>