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You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back
CNET • • technology
Key Points:
- Back-to-school laptop sales are weaker this year due to price increases and inventory shortages, with fewer notable discounts available at Apple Stores.
- Apple’s Back to School gift card promotion has been extended to September 24 but now requires verification through the Unidays portal to confirm eligibility for student and educator discounts.
- Significant MacBook discounts are scarce outside Apple stores, with minor savings like a $10 discount at Costco, prompting shoppers to consider Apple’s Certified Refurbished Products.
- Apple’s refurbished laptops offer up to 15% savings, come with a one-year warranty, and include new accessories, making them a cost-effective alternative to new purchases with education discounts.
- The refurbished MacBook Neo is priced at $599, matching the education discount price, presenting a practical option for buyers without access to educator discounts.
