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Radish™

Mar 24 2005, 01:16

I got this card with my Mac Mini, saying "Software Coupon - iLife '04 + Mac OS X v10.3".

What can I actually do with this? and how would I use it? - at an Apple store or send it off?

Thanks.

Radish™

mikedc1760

Mar 24 2005, 02:28

I also have these two cards (more like sheets with cut out coupons). I was going to post and ask this today, but you beat me to it

Radish™

Mar 24 2005, 03:05

*The Neowin Force™ is strong with this one*

Radish™

1337-podder

Mar 24 2005, 03:08

you get a deal on ilife 04 and panther from the apple store in london

auero

Mar 24 2005, 03:08

I always wondered myself what they were for. I THINK that they are for proof that you have iLife 0X' or something.

ssvegeta384

Mar 24 2005, 03:09

I think it's just a proof of purchase for registration or something.

i3iz

Mar 24 2005, 03:09

they can serve multiple purposes. if a new software version is released within X ammount of time, you are entitled to a free to reasonably priced upgrade. This is your proof of purchase.
In the old days, it was for free items like mouse pads...etc...

Radish™

Mar 24 2005, 03:12

Cool, so can I get Tiger with them? - I got my Mac Mini in the middle of February.

Radish™

Corona

Mar 24 2005, 03:17

thats cool!! I think I can use my student discount and my coupons to to buy tiger lol

mikedc1760

Mar 24 2005, 03:18

Does that mean I can get Tiger and iLife 05 for free or cheaper? Or is there a discount? I do use my edu discount though.

g-n-t

Mar 24 2005, 03:20

no, its probably just a proof of purchase. apple has never had coupons.

Elliott

Mar 24 2005, 04:29

It is a proof of purchase, but Apple will use them for deals, such as the Up-to-Date program.

Radish™

Mar 24 2005, 05:01

QUOTE(jagedEdge @ Mar 24 2005, 04:29)

It is a proof of purchase, but Apple will use them for deals, such as the Up-to-Date program.
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So could my coupon be used for Tiger theoretically when it's released?

Radish™

ssvegeta384

Mar 24 2005, 05:06

"To get software updates and other special offers from Apple, you'll need the coupons below as proof of your purchase."

So...my understanding is that you could POSSIBLY get Tiger at a slight discount...I just got my mini a week ago, so I should be good for that.

EDIT: I just read something on Apple's site that implies that the coupons are used for warrenty work, also. Though, I don't see how that would work, as there is no purchase date on them.

Huy

Mar 24 2005, 08:18

I asked the same question when I got my PowerBook (1.5GHz new ones) as soon as they were announced (Feb 1). I don't see a point with these coupons but it might come in handy in future.

macman87

Mar 24 2005, 09:14

QUOTE(Radish™ @ Mar 24 2005, 15:01)

So could my coupon be used for Tiger theoretically when it's released?

Radish™
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Yes if Apple said that the Up-to-Date program covered the time you bought the Mac mini. I doubt it thou

You could always hope.

Radish™

Mar 26 2005, 01:31

*Hopes*

Radish™

Elliott

Mar 26 2005, 04:57

QUOTE(ssvegeta384 @ Mar 24 2005, 00:06)

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I wouldn't call lowering the price of Tiger from $129 to $19 a slight discount.

tariq

Mar 26 2005, 17:34

on a related note, has anyone else received coupons (promotional codes) from Apple via e-mail? on what basis do they give them out?

i've received two,

$10 off $100
$50 off $500

koulen

Mar 26 2005, 17:41

QUOTE(g-n-t @ Mar 23 2005, 23:20)

no, its probably just a proof of purchase. apple has never had coupons.
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I don't think so. Every month, Apple sends me an ecoupon for 30 dollars off every 300 dollars or higher. You have to register your Apple product and keep them sending update and promotion.

aristotle-dude

Mar 26 2005, 20:01

They were used in the past to obtain x.x.x releases on CD for those who were not on broadband. They used to offer the updates on CD's at Apple dealers. I'm not sure if they still do that.

I don't think you will be able to quality for the uptodate program though. Don't take my word for it though.

Those of you who know for sure that you will not qualify for that program, you could always take advantage of that discount coupon Amazon is offering for pre-orders.

Radish™

Mar 26 2005, 20:07

QUOTE(koulen @ Mar 26 2005, 17:41)

I don't think so. Every month, Apple sends me an ecoupon for 30 dollars off every 300 dollars or higher. You have to register your Apple product and keep them sending update and promotion.
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Yeah, I got that a few days ago. £35 off a total order of £349.

Radish™

mikedc1760

Mar 26 2005, 20:53

QUOTE(koulen @ Mar 26 2005, 17:41)

I think with my student discount I get it even cheaper then what Amazon is selling it for. $79?

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