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		doctoboggan on Aug 19, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: HP To Apple: You Win. I though the back to school promotion was relatively new.

philwelch on Aug 19, 2011 [–]

Back in the 80's Apple had legendary promotions for students. Student discounts of up to 40% weren't unheard of.

yardie on Aug 19, 2011 | [–]

But now that students are taking on more loans so they can afford it. Now, Apple doesn't have to entice you with a 40% discount. They know you'll buy it anyway so 10% off is more than enough for them.

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