# Looking to get a new MacBookPro... any links?

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**Created:** [April 10, 2009, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-to-get-a-new-macbookpro-any-links/286108 "2009-04-10T03:13:30Z")
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### Author: ![guinness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@guinness](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/guinness)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2009, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-to-get-a-new-macbookpro-any-links/286108/1 "2009-04-10T03:13:30Z")

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Hey all,

Been a while. I got a job after months of applications (even if it is as an intern, i’m just greatful). We use Macs, and while I have never been one to drink the Cool-Aid i have to admit that the workflow and convenience of the Mac has rubbed off on me.

My question to you all is:

Is there an online retailer (for a U.S. purchase) that is cheaper than the Apple store online?  
Specs looking for:  
-17 in MBPro (new)  
-2.66ghz processor  
-4GB RAM  
-320 GB HD  
-_Antiglare Display_  
(under $2,901 USD)\<\<\< this is after tax for California and with the educational discout at Apple.

[COLOR=Gray]apple price w/ student discount: [/COLOR]$2,644.00 USD + $257.79 USD tax for CA = $2,901 USD

I have been doing research for about a month and a half but not found anything really for a good price.

Even if it were full price but was out of state (not in California) so I wouldn’t have to pay for the CA sales tax which as of April 1st went up to 10% in my area.

PLACES THAT ARE NOT CHEAPER:  
MacMAll, MacZone, (several others i checked)

Thx for all replies.