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Choosing a Macintosh

Any of the current Apple Macintosh models will perform well for most academic tasks including email, web-surfing, word processing, spreadsheets, basic statistical analysis, etc. If you plan to do heavy-duty graphics, audio/video editing, database work or statistical analysis, you should consider a system with more memory and/or a faster processor.

Columbia students, faculty, and staff can buy direct from Apple on-line or by mail-order for delivery to your campus package address or a home or other off-campus address.

For assistance choosing a Mac, send e-mail to apple-sales@columbia.edu.

Buy Online
The Apple Store links require a valid Columbia UNI and password.
Individuals: Visit the Apple Individual Store OR call 1-800-692-7753.

Departments: Visit the Apple Institution Store OR call 800-800-2775x46907 OR email tevans@apple.com to create a PO proposal.

Entering students without an active UNI:
Email or call Ronnie Peters at Apple (ronnie_peters@apple.com, 646-256-9421) for special pricing and directions for ordering.
Extra Discounts Available for the Aluminum MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
Two Ways to Purchase Your Mac
  • Option 1
    If you want to custom-configure your Mac with extra memory or a larger hard drive, or to add software or other peripheral devices, use this option.
    1. Select your laptop from the tile on the front page of the store.
    2. Configure.
    3. Don't forget to add 3-Year AppleCare Protection Plan.
    4. Click Add to Cart to see your Promo Savings discount.
  • Option 2
    If you're purchasing just the Mac and 3-Year AppleCare Protection Plan, use the Quick Checkout option.
    1. Look for the Recommended Systems tile in the upper-right corner of the store.
    2. Choose your Mac bundle (pre-configured with 3-Year AppleCare Protection Plan).
    3. Click Add to Cart to see your Promo Savings discount.
Begin your purchase here.

Other Education Promotions

Contact: Email ronnie_peters@apple.com. Subject: Request for Promo
OR call 646-256-9421.
Service, Repair, and Support
Apple's Authorized Service Locator
Apple Support Site
More Information on Apple
Apple for Higher Education
Apple's Student Page
Apple's Faculty/Staff Page


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Campus Sales Center and Support

Location:

CUIT Helpdesk Support Center
202 Philosophy Hall
Phone: 212-854-8108
Email: apple-sales@columbia.edu
Hours: 10-5 Monday-Thursday, 12-5 Friday
Home Page: http://www.columbia.edu/acis/sales/

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Policies

All individual Apple education discount purchases are made direct from Apple's Education Web Store by the individual purchaser.

All departmental purchases must go through the normal University purchasing channels.

The Support Center provides advice and access to the Web Store. Demonstration models are available at 202 Philosophy Hall. All policies on returns, warranties, etc. are those of Apple.

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For More Information

Phone: 212-854-8108
Email: apple-sales@columbia.edu