8 core 2.8Ghz Mac Pro... for £1,468 all inclusive!!

[macpromatt]

WOW!!. Mac Pro, 2.8Ghz 8-core (Base 2008 spec) for... £1468.75 (UK store) *plus* you get Applecare extended to THREE years... as long as you are a Higher Education student, or are buying on behalf of one. That price INCLUDES vat AND shipping!!:

http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_78186/

 

[CrimsonRequiem]

Can the average student even afford that?

 

[macpromatt]

Can the average student even afford that?

That's not the point; that is CHEAPER than the US price!. Define "the average student" . If you are studying film and performing arts, chances are you'll need a powerful Mac for FCP etc. The point of this post is to make those that CAN afford one, aware of the price reduction; debating who can and who cannot afford one, is academic - pardon the pun .