Education

Buy a Mac for college, and get a free iPod touch.* You couldn’t ask for better study partners.

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The only computer you’ll need for the next four—or five or six—years.

There’s never been a better time to be a student. Technology has made learning more exciting — and more fun. And, as usual, Apple is playing a major role.

Many classrooms, colleges, and universities are now tech savvy. Campus information, study materials, and homework assignments are being posted online. Many educators are podcasting lessons and lectures. Projects demand more polish and sophistication. It’s an exciting time to be a student. Because what happens in the classroom no longer stays in the classroom — you can use your computer, your iPod, or your iPhone to work where you want, when you want.

Apple is at the core of this emerging direction for teaching and learning. The Mac is now the number one computer in schools and on college campuses. And iTunes U has quickly become the largest source of free mobile educational content. Mac Family iLife, iWork, and Apple professional applications such as Final Cut and Aperture are the standards for media-intensive projects. The Mac, iPod, and iPhone all combine power, integration, durability, and ease of use that make them integral to learning today. With Apple and the Mac, you get the tools you need to be a successful student today. And you develop the skills you’ll need to be successful as the assignments get even more challenging tomorrow.

Why You’ll Love a Mac for School

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Apple education pricing.

As a student, you can save big on the Mac and Apple software. So you get the best computer for college and still have money left over for books and other needs. Learn more

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Smart design.

Our new notebooks have been entirely reengineered to be thinner and lighter than ever. And the precision aluminum unibody enclosure makes them durable enough to be constant companions throughout college. Visit the MacBook site

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Everything you need.

A Mac comes with email, address book, calendar, a great web browser, video chat, and more. The latest technologies are built in, too. Like powerful Intel processors, advanced NVIDIA graphics, and next-generation 802.11n wireless. And it’s all designed to work together with Mac OS X Leopard — the world’s most advanced operating system. Visit the MacBook site

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Photos, movies, music, and more.

Organize your photos. Make movies. Design websites. And learn to play music. iLife ’09 is built into every Mac. That means your Mac is ready and waiting for you to create cool stuff. You know, for school. Visit the iLife site

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A healthier computer.

Mac OS X is built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation to make it resistant to attacks from malicious programs. Translation: A Mac doesn’t get PC viruses. Ever. Visit the Why Mac? site

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iTunes U: A new way to learn.

iTunes U is a gigantic repository of free educational podcasts and videos from institutions and professors worldwide. Just sync to your iPod and go. Learn more

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The world’s greenest lineup of notebooks.

The new MacBook family of notebooks is highly recyclable and even more energy efficient. They’re made with mercury-free LED technology and arsenic-free glass. And they’re free of harmful toxins such as brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Visit the Green Notebooks site

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Stay in touch.

A Mac has iChat software and a built-in iSight camera. You can video chat with up to three classmates at a time or catch up with friends or family anytime.1 So even if you’ve left home, you’re never far away. Visit the iChat site

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Ready for anything.

Microsoft Office works great on a Mac. And thanks to Boot Camp, a Mac can run Windows Vista and XP, too.2 That means MacBook can handle whatever school throws at you. Even PC applications. Visit the Frequently Answered Questions site

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Support and advice.

When you buy a new Mac, you get 90 days of complimentary telephone support and one year of repair coverage. Add the AppleCare Protection Plan and you’re covered for three years. Make one call to get expert technical advice. For hands-on help, visit the Genius Bar at any Apple Retail Store. Visit the Support site

Mac for Any Major

The best way to prepare for your career is to use the tools the pros use. And increasingly, the pros are trusting the power and reliability of the Mac.

Medicine and Dentistry

Medicine and Dentistry

Understanding human anatomy, visualizing medical problems, and researching complex processes. Just a normal day in medical school. A Mac can handle all of that and everything else you need your computer to do.

The Sciences

The Sciences

Nearly half of all academic life scientists and most major research companies use Mac computers for research. The Mac allows scientists to see complex concepts through visualization and quickly test multiple hypotheses through simulation.

The Creative Arts

The Creative Arts

To prepare for a career in filmmaking, design, recording, or photography, it makes sense to work with the tools the pros use. Apple pro applications such as Final Cut Studio and Logic Pro are the applications professionals depend on.

Computer Science

Computer Science

A Mac is all a computer science major needs. All new Mac computers run Mac OS X and x86 operating systems, so you can create programs for virtually any platform — Mac (including applications for iPhone), Windows, Linux, and UNIX.

Business

Business

Business professionals need to communicate their ideas and proposals in clear and compelling ways. Only the Mac comes with incredibly easy-to-use tools that enable students and professionals to create stunning visual presentations that include audio, video, and music.

Communications

Communications

Blogs. Webcasts. Podcasts. Video creation for online newspapers. Technology continues to change the world of journalism. Apple applications and the powerful MacBook are the tools of choice for reporting from the field.

  1. Video chatting requires a broadband Internet connection; fees may apply.
  2. Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows are sold separately.
  • *Buy a qualifying Mac and iPod with your Apple education discount from May 27, 2009 through September 8, 2009, and receive an online rebate up to $229, except where otherwise required by state law. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.apple.com/educationoffer for full details.  Not all Apple products qualify for education pricing.