Second, you didn't mention if you were near an Apple Store or an authorized Apple dealer with repair facilities. I have both nearby, and made my last two BTO purchases from the authorized service/sales dealer. I've accepted their usual policy of no discounts but rewarded them for excellent hardware service over the years--and continued building a relationship for when I need help. Actually, I got my G5 when our state had a "sales tax holiday (7%)" for an August weekend for back-to-school that included computers, and the store inexplicably offered an additional 2% discount on almost everything. The store did charge less than Apple for RAM upgrades. I don't know about student discounts and you will obviously check that wherever you shop.
It's true the major online dealers (MacMall, etc.) only discount systems about $5 but throw in cheap printers, RAM upgrades, etc., and that may suit you--if they offer student discounts, and they have free shipping.
Steve in Raleigh
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