Apple Back to School 2025 - Buy an iPad, MacBook or iMac and get AirPods or an eligible accessory for free

sixsix wrote: ↑ https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B11XZKBB?ref ... eviewDoh=1
Something like this one, you can draw you can write on iPad no problem.
Big but, if your daughter has higher standards, get the official ones with pressure sensors, it can control the strokes, which would be important for artists

fruitpunch.ben wrote: ↑ AI summary pretty much covers it.

I was waiting for the Mac mini. Wasn't really expecting it to be included as it hasn't been for a couple years, but you never know.

fruitpunch.ben wrote: ↑ AI summary pretty much covers it.

I was waiting for the Mac mini. Wasn't really expecting it to be included as it hasn't been for a couple years, but you never know.

Worst thing is that I need the 32GB one, and a couple months ago Apple raised the prices on that upgrade by $200. So not only do I get no gift card or free accessory, I also pay $200 more dollars than a couple months ago. Bad decision to wait for this BTS promo! Really tempted to see if I can wait for the M5 Mac mini now...

rui wrote: ↑ Have to wait for Mac Mini 5 now, hopefully it comes this fall.

Buynowbrokelater wrote: ↑ This is the way.

EugW wrote: ↑ It might but I’m not optimistic for it. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Mac mini skips M5 completely.

v4deal wrote: ↑ looks like Apple is really having trouble selling their super overpriced accessories. though a lot of people saying the new iPad OS is good, to me it is just apple trying to sell their heavy, bulky and useless magic keyboard.

adding a heavy keyboard and carry it everyday with an iPad is the most useless thing, iPad is designed for casual work and entertainment. buy a mac instead if you are looking for using keyboard all the time.

v4deal wrote: ↑ looks like Apple is really having trouble selling their super overpriced accessories. though a lot of people saying the new iPad OS is good, to me it is just apple trying to sell their heavy, bulky and useless magic keyboard.

adding a heavy keyboard and carry it everyday with an iPad is the most useless thing, iPad is designed for casual work and entertainment. buy a mac instead if you are looking for using keyboard all the time.

sonyHdr12 wrote: ↑ No Mac mini?

soymilkslam wrote: ↑ Higher Education Offer 2025 Terms and Conditions

The promotion begins on June 17, 2025, and ends on September 30, 2025 (the “Promotion Period”) in Canada (“Qualifying Country”).

Eligible Products

• MacBook Air
• MacBook Pro
• iMac
• iPad Air
• iPad Pro

EugW wrote: ↑ Many will but I wouldn’t say most.

Anyhow I just ordered the refurb M3 16/512 GB for $1329 from Apple. M3 16/256 is $1079.

I won’t get the extended credit card warranty though, since it’s a refurb.

blindemboss wrote: ↑ Then don't get a heavy keyboard.
I find an iPad with Pencil is much more flexible than a MacBook. Great for sketching ideas, notes and marking up PDFs. With the new iPadOS, it'll be even better.
I have an inexpensive Apple Folio case with keyboard that is very lightweight.
I have no need for an expensive Apple Magic Keyboard with track-pad, although there are decent cheaper knockoffs if you must.

Dhanushan wrote: ↑ Read the eligible products list in post #1

Gellar wrote: ↑ Crap. Credit card won’t work on refurb??

NikSanchez wrote: ↑ REALLY appreciate all of the guidance/info from everyone. Another question, USB-C pen or the 1st gen pen. Which is better? I see that either will work with iPad 11.

Jamiemie wrote: ↑ Well, been hoping to get the Mac mini + gift card deal, guess not.