apple store in lowyat ? we got no apple store here bro. that's just a simple apple reseller

got macstudio la. big one down below

Those are premium reseller mah.....malaysia got apple store..i happy like hell.

Why?

For the stuff?

American AppleStores may have more stuff but so does the online version as compared to our local one. The Malaysian retail one, should it exist, would only have access to the same suppliers as our present resellers. They will undoubtedly be under the exact same constraints.

... or for the people?

If you've been to American AppleStores, you'll notice the people they employ are the same type of 20-somethings that are employed by our local resellers. Only difference being hair-colour as natural shade of brown versus the dye-ed version that seems peculiar to handphone and computer sales staff.

Reason is simple: they work cheap and need the job. Hardly the most knowledgeable and customer friendly type but its the bottom-line that counts in the end.

agree with macdanife
as long online store got more n more acceosries needed, im dem contended already

lol thats really funny but its true! Back in like 2002 when I bought my powerbook 12" (sniff, a beauty of a machine) I got it from the Apple store in Atlanta. The manager had like tattoos and spiky hair, lol. They had a problem with my order (online) so they gave me my powerbook with a hundred bucks off.

The greatest thing about the Apple store is the promotion -- *ESPECIALLY* the back to school promotion.

I got a powerbook + free printer + free ipod (10 GB white) at that time. What is there to complain?

And when I dropped my ipod in water, they replaced it on the spot for free (I told them it just stopped working). Apple has one of the best customer service and that makes me a life long customer.

free cheap gifts vs discount,haha the debate will never end. I'd choose the latter as im a student,and enjoy the benefits of being one.

I guess it depends on how useful the promotional items are to you. They change from time to time & with the economy turning sour, you never know, they might just give out more stuff.

guess never ending waiting from us..

i saw apple's xmas promo ads in The Star Newspaper today...

All Apple Premium/Authorize Reseller offer (Macbook/Macbook Pro purchase):-
-Belkin messenger bag
-Caselogic neoprene sleeve
-Capdase keyboard sleeve
-iBass speaker

MacStudio offer (Macbook/Macbook Pro purchase):-
-Cooling pad
-Keyboard Skin
-Cleaning kit
-Mouse
-Sleeve case
-Dacota Backpack
(worth RM300)

I must say, both awesome

for all apple premium/authorize reseller promo starts on 7 Dec to 27 Dec

how much is the ibass speaker?

Hm, are these promos with the macbooks alone? Or do you have to purchase an Apple Care?

One of the shops i went to were giving out an apple mouse with a MBP purchase but you also had to get the apple care.

i bought my macbook black, wireless kb n wireless mighty in mac city Amcorp Mall. I gt a very good deal there and discount, just ask for it.

those apple mouse combine with backpack (not sure what brand) is promo from macstudio oso for purchase of MB/MBP + AppleCare

I feel like they rip you off on apple care. If you check out the apple store its priced much less.

AFAIK its still 849 in online store? How do they rip you off? Unless you are talking about the auto enroll option that is cheaper? Like i say both online store and apple reseller give 2 different shopping options.

cme epicentre for rebel touch black

edu pricing. If you tally a macbook & apple care edu pricing you'll come up with a total much less then the promotional stuff they give you, inc. the 'free' apple mouse.