[X-Newbies] Buying Macs

[Randy B.Singer]

Steven Rogers said:

>After all that, I think it's still worth saying that it can pay to  
>shop around. Go to Mac Connection, Mac Mall, Mac Warehouse, etc. and  
>a few other reputable vendors and load up your shopping cart (and get  
>the shipping) and price compare. Then you can see who has the real  
>deal. The savings are usually in upgrade, accessory, and shipping  
>prices. If you compare system against system, they're all about the  
>same. If you're buying a system, monitor, etc and getting into the  
>thousands of dollars, just saving state sales tax can make a  
>significant difference.


That is good advice, except the places that you mentioned are not where I 
would check.  Especially not MacMall, which, if you do a Web search, you 
will find that they often screw over customers.

The best places, IMNSHO, are:

www.powermax.com

www.smalldog.com

Both also carry a selection of refurbished Macs.



Randy B. Singer
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