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Several people have asked me recently about tips for buying a new Mac. David Sparks and I did an entire episode of Mac Power Users on this topic. I strongly suggest listening to Mac Power Users Episode 014 Buying and Selling Macs if you want a more in-depth discussion. Here are some highlights:
Here’s my rationale…
One of the best kept secret bargains out there is that you can renew your Mobile Me account for much less than Apple’s retail price. Whenever you buy a new Mac or (at least in the past) a new iPhone you have the option to buy Mobile Me for a $30 discount. You can also regularly find deals on Mobile Me Retail boxes through Amazon.com or other retailers. I recently bought one from Amazon for $70 with free shipping and no tax. Here’s how you use a rertail boxed copy of Mobile Me to renew an existing account:
That’s it, whole process takes less than 2 minutes and you can usually save about 1/3 the price off the regular Mobile Me Renewal
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I’ve had a couple of people ask me recently about my Mac upgrade methodology so I figured a blog post was in order. I spoke about this issue on
A question that comes up from time to time is the issue of mobile device insurance. This can include AppleCare, extended warranties and third party insurance of mobile devices. Because this question so frequently comes up, I figured it was time to do a blog post with a few opinions and options for mobile device insurance. If you’re considering any of these options, I encourage you to investigate all the policies, terms, conditions and coverage and then weigh the risks and benefits to see if one of these policies fits your needs.