You can buy a Mac at various dealers, but if possible, you want to choose a shop that meets your needs.Let's summarize the tips on how to buy with the old stock Mac user "Honne"!
In this special feature, we have seen the first, second and Macs.So, if you are interested in Mac, the next step is to buy.
At one point, Apple products were sold at almost the same price anywhere in the country, so some people may have the image that they will not change wherever they are bought.However, now you can buy it at a lower price depending on where you buy it, or you may receive services other than the price.
If you have never touched a Mac, I would like to ask a person who is familiar before buying, "Where should I buy it?"This time, I will introduce how to buy Mac wisely in order to respond to such a beginner's voice.In the second half, we will also send a roundtable discussion to "Yurufuwa" (?) Which of the old Mac users who have bought many Macs have been paying attention to which points they are paying attention to.
It's here to buy a Mac!
Currently, Mac can buy the following six types.In addition, it is also available at University Co -op for students and educational stakeholders.
Entrance of Apple Store Ginza.Apple's logo mark is characteristic
First of all, Ginza / Shibuya / Sapporo / Sendai / Nagoya Sakae / Osaka / Fukuoka is a directly managed store of Apple.It is a spectacular word that almost all Apple products, excluding server products, are lined up in a stylish interior and exterior and large sales space that are unlikely to be a directly managed store of a personal computer manufacturer.
Taking advantage of the strengths of directly managed, new products are often delivered first.The assortment of third -party software and peripheral devices is outstanding, and it is no exaggeration to say that almost all of Mac will be available.
It is also characterized by "Genius Bar", which is a consultation desk in case of trouble.In addition, the Ginza store also offers a theater space like a movie theater that regularly conducts product demonstrations and workshops (the schedule can be checked on the Apple Store page).
It is easy to think that it is only for regular sales, but if you tell us that it is sold cheaply at mass retailers, you may be able to negotiate a discount.Campaigns such as MobileMe and printer set discounts are often held.If you have an Apple Store nearby, it's a "Mac Wonderland" that you've ever done and no loss.
Apple has an online store in addition to the directly managed store.
Because it is an internet, it would be advantageous to be able to read the product explanation over time for your spare time.It is also possible to customize Mac CPUs and HDDs and order.We also regularly carry out campaigns that lower the split interest rate of the loan and the trade -in price of the Windows PC on hand.By the way, there is also "Apple Call Center" (0120-993-993), which accepts orders by telephone.
Roppongi / Kichijoji / Akihabara / Kobe / Shiga / Kagoshima is a Mac specialty shop that is more valuable than directly managed stores (here is a store list).
Each shop has its own theme, but all have an excellent assortment.You can receive services comparable to Retail Store, such as holding various workshop events.There are many specialized staff with a lot of knowledge, and it is left to consult from the time of purchase to the time of trouble.
Apple Premium Reseller "Mac Collection AKIBA" in Akihabara, Tokyo.The photo shows the current OS, "Snow Leopard", late at night.
19 Mac specialty sales corner nationwide.It is mainly set up in a Mac sales corner in a major household electricity store, and has a large exhibition and sales space and a wealth of expertise staff (here is the store list).
Although not as good as Premium Reseller, it has a wide selection of software and peripherals.It is also an advantage that many stores can use the point services provided by mass retailers and use the store's unique warranty services.If you are usually accumulating points at a specific mass retailer, you can dare to choose an Apple shop in an area where Retail Store and Premium Reseller are nearby.
The photo shows the Apple shop at the Aiden Toyota Main Store (taken in September 2007)
This is a Mac sales space such as so -called mass retailers.Basically, the sales space is unified to the same image, and there are many places where you can see that it is a Mac corner at a glance.Discounts depend on the sales form of the store, but in some cases, there are discounts with contracts with Internet providers, and there are stores unique to the store.If you use these well, you can buy it cheaper.
The person who says "I want to buy it cheaply anyway!" Is a cash wholesaler shop."price.In some of these shops that are familiar with the lowest price search sites such as "COM", the latest Mac can be purchased at a price of 10,000 to tens of thousands of yen cheaper than the list price.
However, since it is a price game, you will not be able to expect support or advance consultation.For users, there are places where you can handle yourself or have repair services such as Retail Store or Premium Reseller.
