Where to buy a Mac & Final Cut Studio?

davekeeling

Hi All,

I'm looking at buying Final Cut Studio and a Macbook to run it on, and just wanted to ask for any advice on where is the best (i.e. cheapest) place to buy them. Also, any tips on what to look for in a Macbook would be appreciated.

I was looking on amazon, particularly at this laptop:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003H05K0K/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

and Final Cut Studio:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002J1UJ4A/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Altogether that's coming to about 2,300 pounds, or 2,700 euros. Does anyone know if I could pick this stuff up cheaper anywhere? Any advice would be appreciated!

Cheers,

Dave

AnonoBoy

You could try buying straight from Mac - http://store.apple.com/ie

Probably won't be too much cheaper but they do offer educational discounts I think. If you're in college you could get that.

You might be able to buy the software 2nd hand.

Sad Professor

Moved from Film Production.

big_moe

You're actually paying more for the Mac buying it from amazon. In Irish Apple retailers that computer is €1999 and on amazon including shipping its €2060. Final Cut Studio works out about €750 so its worth buying it from Amazon at that price

PhilipMarlowe

Try the refurb store on apple.ie
For example, http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro?mco=MjEwNTY3ODE
It's a 17" MacBook Pro (no 15" models on there right now), basically the same except you've 512 MB for Graphics and the bigger screen.
Yours for €1,899 which is 15% or €350 off the regular price.

The refurb store gets updated ~ midnight each day with the biggest update seemingly on a Friday night so you should keep an eye on it regularly.