Bla bla bla

If you can't afford it why are you buying a brand known for charging far more for their hardware? It seems with Apple everyone throws their concept of value out of the window..

Apple aren't exactly known for value so as a company they can afford to offer zero percent finance.

I heard all Tim Cook wanted for xmas was a Christmas mug, don't let it be you :stuck_out_tongue:

I have thanx. Do you tell people who own a Ferrari to go buy a real car? Course not. Shut the **** up then

I love Apple threads, everyone get so nowty. You'd have thought someone had posted support for ISIS.

I needed this, hopefully they will approve :smile:. Thanks

Im not sure if i wait till black friday thou

Is this on everything, or are certain products excluded?

Does this work with education discount?

Can some one recommend a good macpro retina i dont mind apple refurbished?thanks

If you can't afford it why are you buying a brand known for charging far more for their hardware? It seems with Apple everyone throws their concept of value out of the window..

Apple aren't exactly known for value so as a company they can afford to offer zero percent finance.

I heard all Tim Cook wanted for xmas was a Christmas mug, don't let it be you :stuck_out_tongue:

Cheers just treated myself to a 128gb 6plus have used these before and paid off my iphone 5s interest free no problems

Typical apple ignorance. Go buy a real phone.

It's free money at the end of the day, even if you can afford it.
Better sitting in your bank gaining interest than Apples :wink:

Depends on your priorities I suppose. I agree with doing it for an essential like your home or mode or transport. But a phone/laptop where you pay extra for the brand?

No wonder people are struggling with their incomes

Best to get it brand new with EDU discount - 15% + 3 year warranty.

I'm not quite sure what you're suggesting? Are you saying the iPhone 6/6S is not a real phone?

I have thanx. Do you tell people who own a Ferrari to go buy a real car? Course not. Shut the **** up then

"256 SSD is a must"... It's not a 'must', it's entirely dependent on the user's needs. If they will be using it for cloud based activities etc. then why would they need more than 128GB storage. Also, it's '256GB' not '256'.

not sure if it'll help anyone, but I used the PayPal finance option as it was the better deal a few months ago with the 14% education discount. If you have anyone in the family at uni or college they get to buy up to two items a year and if you get knocked back for their credit, a longstanding PayPal account went well in my favour! Interest is calculated monthly so you can pay more than the minimum each month, bit like a credit card.

I love Apple threads, everyone get so nowty. You'd have thought someone had posted support for ISIS.

suprised they are doing this now.. most of the time its in jan!

Got a MacBook Pro 2011 it seems to be dying on me. Very tempting but think I'm going to have to wait a few months. Heat added

Shame they pulled the plug on their only decent value product, Ipod Classic.

worth getting the student card to get the 15% off too.. if they still do that

only works on a few macbooks etc.

totally agree 13'' . If you want Parallels for Windows at least 256 SSD as recommended. However if you can go to 512 SSD and have a five year view then 512 (like the rMBP I'm very lucky to have with XP, W7, W10 Office 365, El Cap) fabulous machine.
Feel free to ask any queries you may have (mine is from JLP with 3 year guarantee) but I have bought items from the apple store.

Will this work for iPhones?

Any chance this offer will be around come black friday?

So everyone on benefits can now own an iPad . oh wait they already do

shut up, I hate apple hater haters.

Where is the hate? Seems you are rather defensive. You feeling guilty with your purchase? :stuck_out_tongue:

My 2 cents is that the 256gb SSD/8gb Ram 13" retina is the sweetspot for most. 256gb will suit most people for storage for all applications and general storage for the foreseeable future (and can use external HD for large media storage). The 256gb SSD has faster read/write speeds than the 128gb SSD as well. the 8gb of ram is also more than enough for almost all, if you need more ram, then it is likely (not in all circumstances) that you would hugely benefit from the more powerful 15" version (likely being used for professional uses and need a workhorse of a laptop).

new macbooks with skylake processors are around the corner. probably why they're doing 0% now instead of January. http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac

old iphones still have good value.premium models of sony, samsung cost about the same as iphone but after a year they drop in price much more than Iphones.

They always do it before Christmas, I remember when I got my last MacBook this was happening too and that was just before Christmas. If you can get the credit you may as well, I've been looking at selling mine and going for a new one and this has tempted me even more!

Putting yourself in debt for 12 months just so u can sit in Starbucks with a shiny Apple logo on show shouldn't be compared to life's necessities/things that genuinely improve your life IMO, but life is all about being happy and if having it will make you happier then it has improved your life no matter what anyone else's opinion might be. If paying for it over 12 months makes it easier/affordable when it otherwise wouldn't be then that's great :smiley:

Over 12 months

I know, but it's all accurate (except the Tim Cook xmas list, that was a guess), it's anyone getting all defensive about it that has the problem. :smiley:

I did the same with Sony buying a TV intrest free, you would have though with the back lash I had just pulled the plug on the whole wide worlds internet streams.

Now you can spread your buyer's remorse into 36 easy payments! Be envious of your friends as you're still paying off a two-generation-old product!

Are you spying on me? :wink:

:laughing:

COLD You lot shouldn't bother, your incapacity benefits is already at max capacity.

Don't assume using 0% finance with being unable to afford something. If you have the cash and use a year's 0% finance, sticking the money you would have put down in a high interest savings account means you actually come out with cash.

Only real ignorant people are the ones who always post rubbish on an apple thread, you never see any Apple posters moaning like you on any threads but sadly you see plenty droids moaning at each other, just shows Apple users are nicer people!

Thank you! Yes I just ordered the 64GB 6s plus for my mum. Got 2% discount through work too :smiley:

been waiting for this, thanks op

Again, Apple marketing. You`ve got to admire them. Buy at their inflated prices, on 0% finance, just before Christmas :smile:

Ive got a 13" Macbook Pro, 2014 model. Nice bit of kit.

Your idea is right. But my point related to value, Apple and good value don't go together

I personally wouldn't bother on anything more than £200 with this.

but then again I prefer to buy second hand.

Thanks for your input, very interesting

Thanks - was going to buy an iphone outright, but will go this route instead.

You claiming that anyone who takes this offer is a mug, is much better input, of course.

Ye I have been threatening to get an SSD for over a year now. But then the graphics card went. Got a free replacement with the apple program. No other company would replace an item almost 4 years old. More recently I had another screen problem.

Thought paying £100 for an SSD might not be worth it if the computer dies in a couple months.

Zero sense of humour, zero sense of money? ;p

Interesting, I didnt see the need to upgrade from my 6, however the battery life isnt as good as what it used to be(seems to drop to 90% and sit there for a bit).

Good deal for those looking to upgrade and not get locked into a contract, will sit on this and decide to sell both my 6/4S to cover the upgrade.

Everyone who buys their phone with a contract is basically get it on tick. I fail to see any difference with an interest free deal.

That. Paying for it in the price of the product, not a deal.

With soooo many **% interest free cards about, I'm surprised nobody has commented on just taking one of those out. Most are more than 12months and you can buy the same RRP at John Lewis with more warranty.

Buy loads, sling em on ebay, use the money to pay first installment and get loads more. Rinse and repeat, spend all the ill gotten gains on drugs and women, declare yourself bankrupt, job done.

Not at all as haven't purchased nor do I own anything Apple but I wouldn't go around skating it at the same time. I have better things to do

started with Apple then moved away, set quite a few devices up for family find the overrated and a pain to sync.

But this is a hot deal for all the sheep

I am a sheep.

May sign an iPhone 6S 64GB for 839 bones or whatever it is. 0% finance means I can pay Apple only 70 bones a month so I have enough left over to feed my family of midgets.

How do you do this along with getting an education/company discount?

And yet you have time to brand posts you disagree with as hate, when there wasn't any. Enjoy your 'better things to do'

These are the most profitable companies in the world.
Apple Inc. ( AAPL) ...
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) > Earnings from continued operations: $33.6 billion. ...
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. ...
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ( BRK.A) ...
Chevron Corporation (CVX) > Earnings from continued operations: $19.3 billion.

:smile::D Apple sheep!! You SUCKERS!!!! :smile::smile: ha ha ha ha ha!!

Cold from me, running up debt for a highly priced piece of hardware doesn't seem like a smart idea, imo.

With Sony and Samsung pulling out of laptop manufacture, the choice of quality laptops has narrowed of late. Suddenly MBPs seem even more attractive!

Didn't work for the iPad Pro 128gb. Still £60 a year, £5 a month for interest isn't bad.

I hate Apple, and that's why I felt the need to spend time clicking on this link just to mock the deal and let you all know about my super interesting opinion. Why buy this on 0% if you can't afford it...you suckers should just put down a lump sum from your bank accounts so that you don't have it sitting there in the case of an emergency. I'm off to buy a Windows based laptop at two thirds of the price because I'm not a slave to Apple, so that I can enjoy myself having to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system every 4 months when it slows down. Ba ha ha ha.

Not available for Apple Watches!Doesn't work.

It's better to spend their savings than use yours!!

Have some heat to annoy the apple haters

Great phone sure she'll love it

First world problems

Buying a over priced computer to check their bank account with no money in it because they are paying off the over priced computer.....that in 12 months time will be out dated.

Bought Mac mini last year on this kind of deal paid it off in 4 months and got 18% off at the time

Your username is appropriate....

PayPal Credit. Isn't really the most 'accepting' of lenders. I get approved 2/3rds of the time, but not approved for PPC. At least not the last time i tried.

Grow up, people get so defensive. Obviously hit a nerve. :stuck_out_tongue:

I can afford it. I just want to pay for it interest free rather than pay it all in one go :smile:

Yes perfect to remind people voting hot on this thread what their mindset is. Enjoy :stuck_out_tongue:

Lots of people hating on Apple. If people want to buy something let them. Ideally people would have the money in the bank but some people don't. I come on here a lot, in the past I have seen many interest free credit card deals that got a lot of heat. They work the same as this deal. Both mean you are buying using debt.

no different to Very, JD williams etc - they give people with bad credit credit, then charge them an arm and a leg in interest when they can't pay (no, not me, i learned not to overspend - but it took me a while!)

Entirely depends on usage and needs. I have a 128gb 13" Retina bought last October and I have yet to dip below 40gb free space - and thats with a Windows 8.1 VMWare partition too.

People like you need to get out more

got this offer last year through paypal. offer good but paypal credit agreement was like rocket science. paypal change your payment options then cant workout what your due or where its ment to go.

6% off Mac 2% iPhone and iPad and 2% Iwatch if you work for Lloyds banking group. Believe can use with 12 months on eligible products

Nus extra card gives you money off the apple site. Or at least it did two months ago. Only costs £12 for the card.

Shouldn't really be a deal, this 0% interest should be standard for Apple in their current positive financial situation. I will vote hot however as there's no negative to 0% finance (if you're responsible and pay it back on time...)

With 0% finance you pay the same as you would upfront BUT as soon as the 12 months is over you've got £X a month spare to, er, buy the next Apple product...

Apple is the winner. £X a month every month, every year from a customer sucked into the Apple brand.

Haha! You think your iPhone is equal to a Ferrari?

Please, even Ferrari don't bring out a replacement every year!

Do Apple hold special events for you to try out new products, or to borrow items for a day?

No, not even remotely comparable.

But if Apple please your small mind, they're doing their job :smiley:

A Ferrari is precision engineered built by hand and viewed internationally as the pinnacle of made in Italy excellence and you compare a PHONE made in sweat shops in China were every other phone is made that is over priced and account for 94% of global smartphone profits with 18,2 percent of smartphone sales

Can you pay back more than the regulated monthly amount? (i.e. pay £400 this month, 500 next month etc)
Does it work for the Apple Student store?

If you get the iPhone over 12 months with 0% interest and then the Three mobile £30 a month contract, you can sell the phone after 12 months for around £350 (and then upgrade and start again) and it will mean you pay around £55 a month for the latest iPhone with unlimited everything and free data abroad on a 12 month deal.

Don't think you can but you can pay additional payments and settle early. My last one went through Barclays finance

Always find these funny, how people genuinely believe people who get credit can't afford the item and are stupid. If I had 100,000 in the bank I'd still take up this offer. Why would I willingly give cash to a company to earn off when I can invest it myself or earn interest? Why would I miss the opportunity to have an active yet stable credit history? If you have never proven your ability to manage your debt, why would anyone lend to you when you really need it? E.g a mortgage or car finance. A finance deal like this is also way more 'sensible' than 0% credit cards as you pay it off evenly over the term, with credit cards it's entirely down to the borrower to make sure they can pay it off at the end of the deal period.

Why read this if you aren't interested in Apple products, just saying....

How do you use the NUS card with the apple site? will it work for an iphone?

mmm while everyone is arguing has anyone actually tried buying something yet? Tried buying the ipad with instalments using paypal option (that or barclays finanace are the only options) and its not working

No. I'd advise if you're going to buy a Ferrari F50, to wait.
The Ferrari F50c will be out next month...
Followed by the Ferrari F50s the month later...

No, we're too busy arguing!
Join in, it's really fun :stuck_out_tongue:

:laughing:

Ah so the annual apple shopping mania time is here again !

Can anyone recommend what external drive, cd, dvd will be fits to MacBook Air 13inc ?

Are Apple doing any free finance on Android phones instead?

I see that Barclays have lost out this year to Paypal for the interest free credit :smiley:

It seems you have to login through the nus website. From what i've seen, discount is only on macs and ipads.

Sorry...my sarcastic humour has obviously gone over your head! Hot deal!

Sometimes I come across posts like this....



...and think...Oh? I wonder why I have that poster on ignore?

...then I read the post, and I remember.

:man:

​why not. I got 18% off. wasn't going to buy at full price even with Internet free. had some spare cash 1 month paid it off

Would never buy one myself as I feel apple is locked down and lots of things I do I can do faster, on a cheaper device,

but for many this is a really good deal and will sell apple thousands more, props to apple for this, hope other retailers take suite on 0%

something you could do is instlal windows 7 via bootcamp, quite easy to do for free if you know what your doing, then you can have both, although for the cost of the mac you can get a better ultrabook windows wise

but macs are good computer although base model 400£ above what it should be then apple rapes them for extra 100gb storage which is a shame but there choice

Always full of haters..

@delusion

All you're doing is calling people names who disagree with you, then claiming that it's humour (subjective, I know).

I don't agree with the ignore function, but it is tiresome reading through the same old drivel from the usual suspects. Maybe people are interested in this deal, but they're forced to wade through said drivel.

I think you need to grow up, it's very immature.

ah nice to see a lot of ppl care so much about how other ppl spend their money

Even if you have the money, a simple principle of finance is that one pound today is worth more than one pound tomorrow. Take the finance, it will cost you nothing.

I bought a Macbook Pro a few months ago via the Apple Education store, discount was 12% you also get 3yrs Applecare hardware warranty.

Did that, doesn't work.

Just waiting for someone to assume I don't indicate because I drive an Audi...

Or that I'm only driving a rebadged Seat...

Did you buy it used for that price?

That makes no sense, 18% off, for what? Paying early? You sure you had interest free!? Why would they give you 18% off for paying early?

you must select paypal credit at checkout and not BARCLAYS as it's only paypal that's 0% !!

Awesome!
Cancelled my Very order which was buy now pay 12 months, and ordered with my defence discount for £666.....£55 for 12 months :smiley:

i don't get why people are so over the top when it comes to apple. I have an iPhone reason for that is i don't enjoy androids, yes they can be customised more but thats not for me, its well built and very easy to use.

Remember if you are a Motonovo customer you can get a discount on the Apple website. Nothing spectacular but it is 7% for Macbooks. So for example the new MacBook is £976 reduced from £1049.
Also the 12 months interest free option is still available to customers.
You just need to log into the customer portal, and select the discount shopping option and the link for the Apple Store with the discount is there.
If you're not a Motonovo customer, send me a message and might be able to message you the link.

2 minutes ago I just opened the barclays letter detailing my final payment for last year's purchase!
the 0% offer can be tempting at times, but now i find myself preferring to buy slightly used slightly older products at a considerably cheaper price

minor discounts for uniformed services
possibly don't have to be a member of blue light card or even in the job if this link works
http://www.apple.com/uk_epp_5005473/shop
https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/?p=offerdetails&cid=785

-iPad 2% off

-iPhone 2% off

-iPod 5% off

-Cinema Displays 5% off

-iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 6% off

-Apple Branded Accessories (in Beats by Dr Dre) 10% off

-Apple Care 10% off

How can I purchase with an education discount online?

Omg 0% finance on a 70% inflated outdated hardware product?! Super hot.

New Within a week of launch, spotted a hukd missprice on very and snapped one up, the idiots who bought multiple got cancelled, as a goodwill gesture I got mine

I would always recommend buying the smallest size memory and hard drive options for a PC as the optional upgrades are nearly always terrible value compared to buying and fitting the components yourself.

Normally a stellar idea, unfortunately Apple solder the ram and PCI SSD onto the logic board.

Comparing teenage college student's facebook browser to Ferrari. Really struggling for arguments, are you?

So what did everyone buy using the 0% finance then? I've got my eyes on the apple watch. Does anyone have one?

Oh god, i may well be in danger of actually buying that mac i tick all the upgrades on :neutral_face:

can you install window 10 on jetdrive lite 120gb if you get macbook pro?

You should be able to go to the student apple site via the Unidays app

It wasn't a comparison of quality you dumb ****

​and banks

Oh wow. Are you serious?

Pretty sure they don't.

But self upgrading a Mac will void the amazing warranty Apple supply

Hopefully this may help someone (a lot of it is obvious, but somebody may benefit);

Apple essentially run two product lines;

OS X based (MacBook / iMac / Mac mini etc.)
iOS based (iPhone / iPad etc.)

iOS stuff is actually dull, perhaps verging on awful - a good Android phone or a good Android tablet will do everything to a better standard, and much more besides, generally at a much lower price. iOS is a control freak, and becomes very boring.

OS X stuff is awesome - amazing build quality, perfect operating system, ridiculously high resale values (so costs less in the long term), the stuff looks great, and feels even better - even doing really mundane tasks turns into a pleasure. Anyone who has doubts about the 'low specs', compared to Windows machines, really hasn't tried one...

A year or so ago, I was anti-Apple full stop, and then I discovered OS X / Macs - you really, really need to give one a whirl.

heat for me.As much as people don't like Apple stuff this is a very good deal.is nice to have the option to pay it back slowly.
To all the people moaning just understand somebody took the time to post this deal if you don't like it move on.This might suit some people.
Also I got a galaxy s5.I bought a iPad air 2 in January I hope there was an option to pay it back slowly.

Question I took out Apple Financing for an iPhone 6 last December I believe it finishes on 12th December, Do I have to wait till that one finishes before I take out another Plan for a MacBook?

Weird how people that hate apple seem to have an obsession with them. If they're such a bad buy why do you feel the need to quote the specs of your phone trying to justify your purchase...
Still using android but some of the user base are so pathetic, obsessing with numbers, it's sad.
At Least Windows phone and iPhone users just use their phone and get on with their life.

you need windows for lot of things like gaming or micro soft word although you can dual boot like i said, although 1000£ for a laptop with a i5 is too overprices for me, Ive got a lenovo i7 for 140£ i run it as a desktop so it being bulky doesnt matter :P

It's saying the minimum spend is £399? Am I doing something wrong?

For gaming, perhaps, but I'm not a gamer so couldn't comment either way.

My Macs have Microsoft Office 2016 (for OSX) on them, and it's actually a more advanced system than the latest Office for Windows (this is an official view from Microsoft, not just my personal opinion).

An i5 Mac will do everything (except maybe 'game') better than an i7 Windows machine.

my brother got a mac and i really hate it, everything is more awkward for me and just not as easy, the touchpad also grinds my gears, there powerful but any better then windows,

there both great its down to people personal tastes, yeah there overpriced but both are as good as eachother

although ios vs android is a joke, anyone who wants a powerful phone with no limits need to go with android

Which android phone would you recommend which doesn't start to lag after a year?

Agree 100% regarding the phones mate, obviously.

With regards to you finding the Mac awkward, it's just adapting to them at first - I know what you mean, and this time last year I was just as confused.

Stick with it though, just for a week or two and boom, you'll wish you switched years ago.

The trackpads are absolutely sublime, again once you've adapted to them.

I have an HTC M8 (just didn't feel the need to change to an M9, in the same way that nobody should be wasting money 'upgrading' from 6 to 6s). It absolutely flies (not that a phone actually needs to be REALLY fast...??) and could never be considered laggy.

Im pretty sure if apple ran around putting apple stickers on dog turd people would try and buy it lol...

Will this be available for black friday?

There was a time when people who owned an android were smart and were deep in the tech scene, tinkering their devices to do cool things. I remember my first android phone, the HTC HD2, I had some good times dual booting OS's with that phone. It is really sad to see these sheep migrating over to android and telling everyone how stupid they are for buying an iPhone.

I am going for this deal because I like iMessage and the features that extend to my macbook. It works for me, and it is so so silly for some people to be name calling, trying to act witty, putting it off as joke when confronted by others all for the sake of what? Likes and recognition? Its extremely sad and tiresome to see all these comments over a phone, I miss the old android community that were mostly consisting of decent people, now its been fully invaded by trolls with extremely loud opinions.

HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA and the 2nd thing hes doing wrong is buying Apple...

Now, they sound like really good times, can't believe most people waste their time going on holidays and chatting up chicks in clubs :smiley:

If only Google did this... Nexus 6p with my name all over it!

The 11" Macbook Air is £699 at John Lewis but £749 at the Apple website. So you are, in this instance, paying an extra £50 for the benefit of interest-free credit. Sorry, but like all things Apple, this is just a rip-off.

Shame that their Laptops aren't using Skylake yet, I'm not buying Broadwell when Skylake is a huge difference in the GPU department. Hoping they'll update the Macbook 12 come April with that chip inside, that or they make the Air smaller by getting rid of the bezel and fanless. I would love a touch screen as well, I was hoping the iPad Pro would run Mac OSX, but sadly we learnt awhile back that it wouldn't be.

LOL apple do NOT make the hardware...

Can't play games though :smile:

Oh behave they design it and outsource it for production, the point is they control the hardware and software integration.

Keep saying that to yourself bro...

Ermm no they dont at all... they use intel/amd/nvidia. They design the case and maybe the motherboard but a 3rd party will make it.

This is not working for me still wants to charge me interest?

Apple control the hardware and software integration, which includes the design of both. No manufacturer exists that makes every part, this is true of most industries.

However have I said that Apple control the hardware and software integration? Yes I have :smiley:

Well you certainly are not my "bro"! Plus I can afford to buy it, so what is your problem exactly??

So funny how people hate on the iPhone so much, I constantly hear the same things "it's only a dual core, it only has 1-2GB of ram, it has a tiny battery, it's only a 8-12mp camera" etc etc.

What do specs on paper even mean?

Firstly the dual core has a single core speed of 2500, in the multicore speed it benchmarks at 4400 as a result. Then we have an 8 core Snapdragon 810 in most Android flagships today, that benchmarks at 1000 for Single core and only 4100 for multicore. The Snapdragon 810 overheats, it gets throttled to 900mhz pretty much straight away, this isn't reflected in a benchmark and the iPhone 6s doesn't overheat and it barely throttles at all.

You can look at the ram as being relative, I bet Apple's is faster, but you only need as much ram as the OS needs, it appears platforms like Windows Phone and IOS only need 500mb of ram to run well. Where Android you look at phones with 3GB of ram and you'll see 600mb free, just because of the amount of bloat running thanx to the Network and OEM putting crap on there. I've never had a problem with memory on IOS, but I have with Android, so it's all relative...

Again people moan about the battery, yet my iPhone lasts just as long as Android phones with twice the battery size. Again specs matter **** all when the phone is optimized well, that smaller battery means Apple can make the phone slimmer, lighter and put other things in there like the new linear actuator. Apple also devotes a large space to the Speaker, which is bigger than most mono speaker phones.

What about the screen being 750p and the rest are all 1440p? Well I cannot see a difference personally, my eyes have been tested to be spot on for my age and to me it looks every bit as high res as the others. This is because all phones use scaling, if you really run the phone at 1440p, you wouldn't be able to read anything it would all be so small.So why go higher when we're at the point of diminishing returns? Why not focus on colour accuracy, latency and all the things Apple do great that the others forget when they push for high resolutions only? Also though games running at 1440p lag so much, they phone gets hotter and it uses more battery. Games running at 750p can hit 60, lock it off and conserve energy, so why not do that instead of playing at a higher resolution what you don't notice, only notice it running worse?

The speaker is amazing on the iPhone, the mics are always amazing, Apple focus in the right areas, where the others forget because they cannot market them. The **** internal storage of the 6s is 400MBps, all the Android phones only hit 180MBps, this is why everything installs lightning fast.

What about the camera? It's only a 1/3 12mp camera, it sucks right? Well no because software matters too and Apple are kings at auto software, your phone never takes a bad shot and it looks true to life. Meanwhile you can get a 23MP Xperia Z5 camera that's a 1/2.3 sensor and it takes shots that look worse. The iPhone doesn't have OIS.... well the video is more stable than most phones with it... I wonder why? Cause software is far more important, hardware doesn't fix a problem if you don't have the software. The LG G4 has 4K, yet it only records at 27.7mbps and looks terrible, oh look the iPhone 6s records at 50mbps and looks amazing.



People like to hate on the iPhone, they claim they know what they're talking about by comparing spec to spec, yet they don't look at deeper down to see what those specs actually mean. Currently the iPhone 6s is probably the best phone on the market, the Galaxy S6 is a very close second, Samsung know what they're doing.Just sadly Samsung suck at software and the software is the most important part...

​tell u in 6 mths :-)

Trolling, judging by the use of LOL and bro, is an attention seeker with a lack of factual reality.

No need to apologise.
I don't know if the education discount is available from John Lewis, but it would bring the price at Apple down to £632?

Anyway, hot deal, based on the proper principles of HUKD, not my personal prejudice or preference.

That example could have been done much better mate, based on most MacBook Air's being close to half that price...did you spec it up to the max or something?

Can I just say that I hate it because it won't let me do anything (if I had one), and would basically label me a prat.

It has nothing to do with specs - phone's don't really need 'spec', they're phones.

Well it was 3 years ago when they were a lot more expensive and yes 1TB SSD, 8GB RAM etc. Even though I went over the top, it still worked out as better value for me.

Hi guys. Is Paypal Credit available in UK? I get the 'not eligible' message when I try to use it.

If I knew the answer i wouldn't ask. So if you would enlighten me that would be grear

Great*

Crapple - need I say more?

lmao minimum spend £99 what are you getting from Apple for under a hundred quid

Mac or surface pro 4

Thats a great deal. I can't say i wasn't tempted but i'll stay with my Ultra 6 :stuck_out_tongue:

Does this apply to Apple refurbished??

Does this apply to Apple refurbished??

Good deal. Had my MacBook Air since 2012 on the same deal and it's still going strong!

It is a real phone lol a pretty great one, just way overpriced.

Tempted by the 6s plus

Great deal, now hopefully everyone will be able to afford Apple, poor people with Androids.
#WaitingForTheRage.

I don't believe there is a discount through the student store, possibly just seeing the pre-vat price

I'am an apple fan but I do not think this is a deal personally.

There are other finance options which if you needed would give you 0% finance. I have a 6s myself but bought it on a deal posted on here which would work out about 70£ below the price of this deal!

0% CC balance transfers for one option.

You would still need to pay around a 3% one time fee for this, same with barclaycard purchase plan

A balance transfer wouldn't help unless you had another card already

What would be better with a card with 0% purchases

Good fine. I have had a Macbook Pro for 4 years now and not a issue with it compared to windows products I have had in the past. Apple products just work seamlessly!

It's a really good idea, I used the same deal to get my iPhone 6 last year. Heat heat heat!!

According to Steam and Macgamestore where I buy all my OSX games they can.....

Yep a 3% fee, though vs using existing finance methods, this deal only saves 3% vs my option which you could have utilised at any time.

This is why I do not believe this is a hot deal, Apple still receive the money they were expecting at full RRP.

Only on the Air.

Thanks - I think happy wife for Christmas!

No, on most models now mate, MacBook Pro Retina, Mac mini, MacBook 12"...

No idea why this is so hot. Obvious sales gimmick, there is no such thing as interest free, they just charge more for the product.

Looking at the prices on the Apple website they are always inflated. Can get better alternative PC or android much cheaper.

Haha, enjoying Fallout 4?

But in all seriousness, I'd rather plough £2,000 into my current setup for 4K gaming and the various perks of Windows. Maybe one day I'll investigate portability of MacBook, for now Chromebook keeps me going...

Agreed! God knows how this is a deal (I have an iPad but could afford it so not stuck with a payment if lost my income!)

Gaming is the only perk of windows.

over priced apple store rubbish :disappointed:

Just when you thought it was safe.

well that's an ipad mini sorted! Cheers OP

Imagine being in debt to apple. It would be like the ultimate in moronic consumerism.

You should be able to get this deal at some other official retailers that sell Apple products as I know some other retailers have been told they have to offer this on the apple products :smiley:

When you upgrade your phone or buy a new phone on contract, you are effectively financing the handset across the term of the contract as the monthly rate is much higher than a SIM only deal.

So this is a good option for someone wanting to take a SIM only deal.

Pay for what you get in this world most of the time

I dont think hes hating anyone:-)

He didnt sound anything like that to me.
He is peobably someone who thinks that you getter better value buying something else instead.
He is not the only 1 i suppose.

NO hot deal,what a joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great, you can now buy their overpriced crap at credit. Maybe a few Apple watches (probably quite a few still in stock, despite the artificial launch shortage and staff asked to queue), or the very unique Apple Pro (what? a large tablet with a detachable keyboard and a stylus? Simply amazing and so unique...)

Perfect for the typical Apple buyer, who already tends to have a massive overdraft, as not particularly savvy when it comes to identifying value for money or managing a budget (it's all about the brand comfort and appearance, right?)

0% finance: you almost certainly don't need it now, and definitely can't afford it now, but you can absolutely have it now!™

Why does 0% finance mean you can't afford it? If you were about to buy an Apple product you would be crazy not to use this and leave the money in your bank gaining interest.

My problem with this is it means the finance margin is already built into the cost. If I buy it without finance I should get a discount. I had the same argument with a DFS salesman << he didn't get my money either!

why do you care so much how other ppl spend their money ??

Well considering the post mentions minimum spend £99..............

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If I wanted to buy the IPhone 6s 64gb today for £619 how much would I have to pay today. How many months do I get to pay off the full £619 and if I pay late do I have to pay anything extra as in charges thanks

You can already get 12 months interest free on Apple products. Just buy them on 12 month BNPL on a catalogue like Very. No interest, a discount for being a new customer (or 100 credit to my account which is what they keep offering me if I buy an apple product, if you are an existing customer) and free delivery.

Cold from me, I can't believe people get in dept over 'premium' products such as this.

Your a dick aren't you!! Someone offers advice and you just **** them off I met a lady in my local post office yesterday bet your exactly the same rude abrupt and ignorant I'll tell you where to stick your question if it was me!! Complete HELMET!!!

“Mind is the forerunner of all things.
Mind is chief. If you speak or act
from greedy, hateful or confused states of mind
suffering will follow you -
as inevitably as the wheel of the cart
follows the foot of the ox.”

Mind is the forerunner of all things.
Mind is chief. If you speak or act
from generous, loving or insightful states of mind,
happiness will follow you
like a constant shadow.”

The Buddha

I'm reading this thread while waiting for my Windows to finish reinstalling after spending all of yesterday trying to fix system issues. Lost another day of editing and i'm starting to wonder if the time I spend loosing money on work could be made up with a system that is more reliable. (PS i'm not an apple supporter at all, far from it. )

Did same for my gf. She was about to buy a new macbook and was amazed at change in performance​

Hi there. Does anyone know if you can pay an initial lump sum and have the balance on 0% interest please? I.e. Item costs £500, so could I pay £200 and have the balance of £300 on interest free over 6 or 12 months? Thanks.

The Apple innovation to stop customer's disasterous smartness in swapping out slow disk for faster SSD is to cripple the disk controller or solder components onto the motherboard of models of MacBook since 2012, so in future customers are castrated from self upgrades to boost performance of their MacBooks.

Because they like the comfort of a brand and the social status... It's what marketing does on people easy to influence.
Apple's key strength is marketing: fake shortage during launch, queues in front of stores (with staff or students), "amazing" new features actually available for years elsewhere etc.
The same customers with limited own judgement will then by at credit or through overdraft, or will tell people they got an iPhone 6S for free ("only" paying £50 a month for 24 months, for 10 minutes of call allowance)...

​Read my post...if you " have the money " you're not getting in dept, I was referring to people who are effectively taking a loan as they "don't have the money"

Heat added, hopefully more people are persuaded to buy a Laptop device that other manufacturers envy for looks, size. weight and performance
Of course you can buy a Surface Pro 4 and pay more money too or buy an Acer and pay much less, all get from A to B, but its the little comforts that make a difference

Here is Apple's status today:

* iPhone drives 75% of their revenue. All "new" features launched for the last 3 years were already available elsewhere. Notification menu from the top: Amazing! (but 3 years late). Steve Jobs: "I will never launch a larger iPhone". Now, let's copy Samsung and the others.
Let's wait for all the challengers to catch-up on market shares, or Samsung/Sony to keep a new component for themselves (e.g. new type of screen or battery), and see what's left of the Amazing iPhone
* iPad Pro with detachable keyboard and stylus = MS Surface. Steve Jobs said: products with stylus are useless
* iPad mini: Steve Jobs said: "I will never release a smaller iPad", despite the clear success of smaller tablets at that time
* Apple Watch: "out of stock" after launch, queues in front of store etc. No numbers released however...

Apple has not done innovation since the original iPhone and the iPad, but it's good for its blind followers to believe they get the best because they pay the price. "Amazing!". Steve Jobs hated Google for launching Android, but all they have done in the last 3-5 years is copy others' ideas.

I think those people are the typical Apple customers...

I'd love to see a survey of how many Apple customers run some massive bank overdrafts, compared to the customers of other smartphone brands.

I have a question I know it's got nothing to do with the post heat added btw.

I have a IPhone 4s and a IPhone 5 both locked to Orange/EE.

I wanted to unlock both these phones I have two sim only contracts with EE it is free for me to unlock or I would have to pay £8.99 each for both the phones thanks for your time.

What is the best possible way for me to unlock my iPhone's calling them or filling the form online, how long is the unlock process?

Buy a hp probook or a hackintosh compatible laptop for fraction of price. I'm running it for 3 years now and no problem sofar. Only downside is battery life, about 3 hours

That's right. If you had £500 on your savings account, you can spend it many times by taking credits for other purchases. Keep going, it will be all fine at the end...

I have never suffered a machine slowdown from a Windows computer since Windows 7. I am sure you have tried Windows over the last 7 years, and tested properly, to qualify your statement.

Don't worry: keep paying top bucks for your Apple products, they have told you those are the best and "Amazing!". They must be right, right?

BTW, when are they going to have thumbnails of open applications showing in the task bar on Mac Os. It's truly an "amazing" productive feature.

If I go to the Apple website today and fill my 'shopping bag' with my the equipment I own, it totals £5,523 (I didn't pay anything like that, due to some lucky/savvy shopping).

Do I have an iPhone? No, I have what I consider to be a much superior HTC.

Pleased to say that I avoid the 'idiot level' Apple stuff, whilst benefitting from the great stuff they create.

Alternatively you could apply for a 0% credit card at anytime and spread the cost over 2+ years. Not too sure why this has gone so hot when it's essentially the same thing.

I'm also at a loss to explain why this is so hot.
Interest free credit over a year only saves you about 4% in interest charges assuming 8% APR on a small personal loan, and you can beat that buy buying elsewhere.

Would a 4% discount normally get well over a thousand degrees?

Blah Blah Blah ;-)

I would rather have a 6s on 0% and NO phone contract....free to change phone anytime and not locked into a contract....use a rolling monthly sim and life is good :smile:

Hm, well based on that statement I'd say I've identified a pretty defiant fan boy :wink:

Nothing to do with the fact I'm an app developer that uses both then?! And on the side I do IT support and 99% of the problems I have customers come to me with are Windows issues which are 50% related to slow machines which "wasn't like this a year ago". I have experienced the same issue many times and I guarantee one day in the future Microsoft will be done for coding slow downs into the OS! Random timings but I'm convinced it's going on

If we're going to throw out random statements about default OS, when will Windows ship with a decent browser? Even to this day, Internet Explorer is a pile of steaming horse manure.

Your point about previews can be remedied with a simple application, as can Windows with a good browser. You do have to wonder though, why is it that there's an application out there for making Windows look like OSX with a dock? I don't see any apps out there for running Metro on a mac. As for never suffering Windows slow down, prey tell what's the longest you've gone without a restart? A day, 2? Windows is well known for grinding to a halt, filling with junk over time and constantly needing to be reinstalled.

I'm not going to go into the ins and outs of why OSX leaks all over Windows from a great height, especially in my industry, but I fear i'd be wasting my time. Don't worry, keep fighting the good fight of bashing Apple, and their customer base, i'm sure you've influenced all of 0 people.

Says the person that can't manage their finances (cash flow) therefore only ever buys things with cash. If that's the only way you can manage finances, it's good you stick by that to avoid debt problems. You shouldn't however assume other people don't have such an ability.

Guys just to let you know or you may already know you have to select PayPal credit to get it on 0% finance. If you select Barclays you will end up paying interests. OP please update that on your post and thank you for finding this just ordered 6s

May get myself a new phone with this deal will be hard to refuse!

I'm a reformed Apple fanboy. I saw the light and realised Apple is brilliant at what it does - cultivating the perception that its products are superior. It's simply not true. With Mac OS X some basic things are poorly implemented - like mounted network drives becoming unmounted at a whim, or nor remounting after a firmware upgrade (my NAS box, for example) meaning connected services simply stop working and I have to manually re-mount them. Core functionality changed whenever Apple feels like it making things you have set up stop working. The iPhone 6s only has a 720p display, all the high end competition is at least 1080p at about half the price. iOS is just an big app drawer with some functionality tacked on to try and compete with Android widgets. It makes me laugh that so many iOS users have the stocks and shares app tucked away in a folder along with other un-needed apps because ALL apps have to be on the home screens. How bad is that?

If you raise these issues with Apple fanboys they simply say 'I don't need that, the iPhone display is absolutely fine, who needs widgets, it does what I want'. I know, I used to do it myself. I feel like I have been de-programmed from a religious cult!

Windows 10 is good and very solid. I would recommend it. I bought a Medion all in one PC to replace my iMac- It cost me £429 and is so much better than the iMac it replaced. A new iMac would have cost me over £1000.

At least your Apple products will still be working by the tie you've paid them off unlike the windows counterparts

but that's not a random statement...

Well done to you, you must have influenced the Apple fans. Arguably, they are fairly easy to influence...

You misspelled "bah"

First of all, it's "the person who can't manage his/her finance". Person is singular, so you can't use "their" (plural) in the same sentence.

Secondly, the entire Apple business is based on credit: 95% of their phones are bought through 24-36 month loans (sorry if you thought they were "subsidised" by the operators). So yes, the Apple fanboys are addicted to credit, and don't understand for instance that buying the phone upfront would be much cheaper. I suspect the majority can't anyway, and buy most of their stuff through credit cards.

Finally, I manage my finance very well, thank you.

You are a bit late to the party. Everyone has had a good discussion on it. One thing is clear, you lot get so defensive and assume those with a difference of opinion are 'hating'. Cheer up you miserable lot :stuck_out_tongue:

Yeah but this is the ALL AMAZING, INNOVATIVE GROUND BREAKING APPLE FINANCE! lol

No kidding! People willing to buy something else as capable for cheaper don't then follow the marketing brainwashing from Apple. Shocking!

Apple came with the idea first indeed. Free finance to get rid of their stocks. Amazing! Cutting edge!

More seriously, the fact that they have to throw free finance before Xmas is a bit of an indication that not everything is rosy...

Yes indeed, the UK and US customers don't need help with debt management... It's all about "I really want that very expensive phone NOW, so that I can show my status". We will see what happens...

Some people will like and use this deal...some people will not.
Those that like it use it, and those of you that don't, don't. Both parties insulting each other for not thinking or holding beliefs as the other is utter madness....this is what causes war, one person or group wanting another to hold their beliefs. Just respect people's preferences.

Oh, i was totally unsure about Apple products before i read your comment , but now i'm totally convinced they just run better!
Thanks! , i think lol

Might get myself an Apple TV 4th gen 64gb, i know it's only 169 quid, but doing over 12 months seems alright leaves me some spare Xmas cider money

Never insult Steve Jobs, they go ballistic! lol

Delusion, what are you 'THE COMPUTER POLICE'. What people buy is nothing to do with you.

Who said I had £500?Are you judging others based on what you earn?

Ouch! Point well made, you win, you are clearly smarter...

Say what you want about Apple but they are still the industry standard that people are trying to beat.

Is the paypal credit linked to your paypal account or can you just apply without having a paypal account already?

Who told you that ? Tim Cook ? lol

People have minds of their own !

In my eyes Apple

Yes, me and Tim talk on the regular.
Any top phone that comes out is automatically compared to the iPhone
Any top laptop that comes out is automatically compared to a Mac
Any top tablet that comes out is automatically compared to the iPad.

The analogy I like to use to describe the difference between Apple/Android is the following:
Android phones in the car world be like a Nissan GTR, and a iPhone would be like a Ferrari.
A GTR can go as fast as a Ferrari and has more tech for half the cost but the Ferrari oozes class and quality workmanship and its what people desire.

Be careful with the small print, Apple linked my PayPal account, always paid with my credit card so I never pay interest, to their credit account, only the Apple purchase is interest free so I had a month of interest charges on my regular purchases and spent several phone calls to India and many emails clawing the money back.
Check for the funding source option and separate Apple from the rest.

How is the paypal credit approved? Is it based on a credit check or past paypal activity etc.

Credit check I think, I just filled in the form and get the usual notice that they will be cross checking with other lenders etc.

People arguing and getting upset over consumer electronics!! Have a word yourselves for Christ's sake....

What a load of garbage. But then, your contribution to this deal has been 99% garbage, so no surprise there.

Praise HUKD for the ability to ignore people, bliss.

Your analogy you use is flawed . I don't see every chav scum-bag and their illegitimate children running around in a Ferrari but they all have an apple phone in one hand and a can of special brew in the other :smiley: objects are not class Its the people that have them that determine that.

Every multi millionaire I see in an Aston Martin quaffing Dom Perignon has an android phone, so you might be onto something there.

Thats because those 'chav scum-bag's' can't get a Ferrari on finance, I'm sure they would be if they could.

You do know you actually thought, and then typed out, that sentence?

As an aside, I do like a good Apple thread. Really gets people worked up.

Who the hell has tried to compare Apple/Android to a Ferrari/Nissan?

Brainfart detected. Also you know nothing about the GT-R then...

Ironically, the majority of broke university students use their loan/grants/discounts to purchase Macbooks.

Easily? You will be locked into a financial contract affecting your credit rating. You are actually the exact sort of person I was referring to. You can't afford it now, but think you can using finance to get a product that is far from essential and have better value alternatives on the market. What if you have a change of circumstances half way through and no longer can afford the payments? What if you damage or lose the phone so you can't sell it on?

Don't buy what you can't comfortably afford. This is a deal site. I just offered my take on it and had a joke, but yes generally I don't think this is a deal at all.. Thanks for your input though :smiley:

you keep telling yourself that . me myself have both but some apple tards make me laugh .

Classy.

How do you 'pay' the instalments please?

I also have both..

Still makes absolutely no sense. You're saying people who have GT-Rs are mocking people who have Ferraris? Perhaps because they're not worth it? That's not true at all. Where is the correlation because as far as I'm aware, Ferrari's don't devalue like Macbooks, GT-R's are infact easier to drive than Ferraris. GT-Rs can give you a hefty maintenance bill just like Ferraris. People don't go to any old cheap garage and get their parts fixed.

Where's the comparison?

Not in either "camp" here but comparing the depreciation of a GTR vs Ferrari....Ferrari is most certainly the Macbook. You can pick up a GTR for dirt cheap now...just like a surface pro.

been after a tablet with 4g could this be the right move?

You still pay the same, so to me this isn't a deal. There are plenty of ways to get interest free credit.

In a nutshell, Apple produce iPhones and iPads to sell to people who can't actually think for themselves, and the huge profits generated allow them to develop nice Macs for the likes of me.

I'm happy enough with that system.

After 2 years with a PC, and the hassle that comes with it, I'm after a new Mac very soon. Will wait to see what happens on Friday price wise.

​Are you seriously expecting me to believe after 6 hours you still have 90% battery left? My MacBook pro barely lasts 6hrs in totality and that's with light use.

Heat from me. Thanks

Depends on how you use it, if your battery is defective (check with an app) and how old it is.

Was going to do this today. However, Dixons/PC World have a £50 off any iMac or macbook on at the moment and pay 10% now, pay 90% in 12 months time. So went for this instead.

​I've had it since new and it's never done more than 6hrs, there is no way on this earth SIXTY hours is possible 10% per 6hrs x 10 = SIXTY hours. :smile:

Maybe lay off the mushrooms.

Bad time to buy any ways, what's the point in buying a Laptop just because you can? You save like £100-200 max over however long you take finance out for. Is that really worth it when the new Skylake models are out soon? They'll be a massive leap forward over the older ones, especially for the 12 incher.

i have the cash to buy what i want now but why wouldn't I pay over 12 months?

how presumptive and condescending of other posters to presume that they are any more capable of managing their choices and their finances than anybody else. Aren't we all using the same website?

​Course they can as they all live at home with mummy.

I'd rather pay over 12 months than buy outright.

By any chance I can use this 0% paypal payment at high street apple store?

so if I'm buying a new macbook anyway why would i not let the money sit in my account gaining 5% interest and get the macbook effectively cheaper? deluded zombie.

is that even a deal?

I've said it many times, I'm not stopping you. So grow up, some of the responses on this thread really does you Apple fanboys no favours. Some have been sensible with their response however, not suggesting everyone is like that.

If you can afford the macbook and that's all you'll be happy with, and are certain that financial contracts that affect your credit score wont be an issue for you, then there is no issue is there. It's those that buy it on finance that can't really afford it that my post was aimed at, they really have no reason to be picking something that costs more just for the brand, that goes for anything, not just Apple products.

Have fun

Fair point but your original post had a hint of being aimed at Apple products as a whole and saying to get anything on a financed deal is stupid and only for those who cant afford the items.

I have always bought my iPhones upfront and had no contracts but if this deal was available when i was up for renewal then would be silly not to take it. as for the credit scoring along as you don't plan on applying for anything major within the year then it will only really benefit you assuming that you make the payments properly.

I can say there is load of c*ap in the comments. The deal is for finance option and it's another way to buy a product.
I really don't care what you think about apple. How overpriced their products are or how android is much better. I don't give a shout who can afford it.
I want something that works out of the box and it is just log in. I don't care how many cores the processor is or how much is the RAM, i care how fast it is. I don't have time to waste like many others to reflash my phone with "3rd grade student" android mod rooting bootloader something or to prove to someone he is sheep.
The iPhone came out.
- Nice phone. How much?
- £700 please.
- There you go. Done.
I am not showing off with my phone. Its all covered. I am not using Facebook Twitter instagram snap chat. I am using it for work and it needs to be really fast and it is. Call me Apple sheep but buying Apple product is not causing financial collapse to my account like many other android fanboys with £100 phones from alibaba trying to prove their phone are much better.
I don't hate you just don't like some facebook "omg lol selfie" chatters-total posers to tell me which one is better when they have no idea what is going on.
Peace!

Uni days discount works! :smile:

There's something wrong with yours. Mine did 9 hours at new and still gets very close to that two years later.

Do you run at full brightness all the time? Do you have a malfunctioning app using loads of cpu? Or maybe you just do really intensive work?

That's a very bad analogy, because Ferrari make their own engines and by your logic that would mean that the Ferrari would have a Nissan engine, so that's where your analogy falls apart.

Except with Galaxy devices, you actually get more for your money!

Sorry to break the bad news to you but Apple, DO NOT make hardware, they are purely a software company that pays technically advanced companies like Samsung to make some of their components, but most Apple fans wouldn't know that.

So what you're saying is that iPhones retain their value better than Sony and Samsung premium phones ?
Therefore iPhones are only good for selling and Sony and Samsung phones are perfect for the people that visit this site!
Sorry, what was the point you were trying to make ?

I understand what you are saying but you are not 100% correct.
Maybe a 'token gesture' to their home countries economy, but some macs (pro) are made in USA.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-12-18/apple-s-cook-kicks-off-made-in-usa-push-with-mac-pro

Which account pays you 5% interest? If you are repaying the MacBook each month, would you still get 5% interest over the loan period?

Wow, stooping to grammar correction on a forum. I've not even read the rest of your comment as I'm sure I'll learn nothing new.

I'm looking at buying a Macbook Pro would it be worth waiting till early next year for the new ones or not?

Are you saying that any company that outsources something can't claim to have made it? I think we're in a grey area there. I'm pretty sure nobody believes Apple manufacturers each and every component in their products, no hardware company does. You think a Samsung product has nothing but Samsung manufactured components in it?

When people make the point about Apple "making their own hardware", it's more to do with the fact they have full control of the hardware & software, therefore don't have to test for a vast array of hardware combinations. The result is generally less bloat and more performant software. Of course you can exchange the word "make" with "design" if it makes you feel better, the resulting benefits still stand. Companies like Samsung don't design the iPhone/Mac "assembly". Hardware is only as good as the software that runs on it.

TSB Classic Plus, 5% on balances up to £2,000.
Club Lloyds @ 4% for higher balances, or Santander & Tesco @ 3%.

​Perhaps yours is a retina model and Harry's isn't?

I'm not sure why anything Apple turns to hatred on this site I'm "ex-apple" I still have a MacBook Pro but won't be buying any more products.
I don't hate Apple at all I'm just tired of thier products, but when I only had Apple stuff I never found it necessary to argue with anyone about it. Yeah I do throw in the odd sarcastic comment but that is purely for entertainment as some people get so angry about stuff.
Everyone chill and be happy :smile:

​No mine is a 2013 Retina model and don't do anything intensive.

Really? As I've had quite a few MacBook Pro's and gave found the battery life on retina models to be great, obviously the pre-retina's not so.

Since when as 0% been a hot deal.. Get in more debt with no interest.. Merry Christmas! :confused:

Where is it better value ? I want iPad mini 4 is it cheaper than £317 anywhere ?

You're missing the point, if you take the other examples into consideration, there is still no comparison. If you want to compare a Ferarri to a laptop then you'd have to choose the most expensive laptops that aren't common, Macbooks are all over the place, much like VW Golfs or Ford Fiestas. The only comparison attribute you have is the slow depreciation.

HEAT FOR THE REPLY. TYPICAL HIPPY CHAVS ON HERE, APPLE HATERS !!! GETTING SO LAME AND TIRING NOW !!

No.

Whilst being largely indifferent towards Apple products (I have an iPod classic from 2007 still going strong), I'm at a loss as to how a 0% finance product could have got so much heat unless it was specifically tied to a high-value brand name like Apple.

There are credit cards out there with 2 years 0% interest on spending if you're really interested in being money savvy.

But sheep dont buy ferraris, or queue up for two days outside the ferrari shop dribbling when the latest one comes out.

I guess my point is, if you are going to draw a comparison, try picking something A) relevant and B) that actually illustrates your point effectively - Strawman?

Your welcome.

Sheep don't buy phone either. Did you ever go to school? The comparison I made was spot on, as others pointed out. Top end Mac book pro was like a top end car.

Now you're (not your, dumb ****) welcome

Just wet myself laughing!

Soz :smiley:

bah bah !

So you mentioned that getting a 0% from Apple is the same as getting a 5% discount, as you can invest your money at a 5%, but are you sure about this? I think it would be more like a 2.5% discount, if you were repaying over one year.

Massive thanks for this. Just placed an order! :smiley:

I didn't mention that, check who posted. I also didn't say you'd get 5% over the whole term, merely answering your first question regarding the account that paid 5%. Hope that was helpful. Happy deal hunting.

jesus christ all this bickering!!, at the end of the day everyone has varied perceptions of apple as a brand, but in this instance the offer is allowing folk who otherwise may struggle to own apple kit the chance to spread the cost.. this can only be a good thing surely!!??..everyone deserves a bit of luxury now and again!.

ultimately if you dont like apple then why try and turn others.. chances are your just jealous or one of those types that post a moany facebook status but never actually say whats up after 1001 people have asked you about it.. its all for attention.

anyhow its a great offer, get on and treat yourself!!

How do the monthly payments work? Do I setup a direct debit to pay them or do I log into PayPal each month to pay it off? I don't want to get fined for non-payment.

I'm not a Apple hater I own a macbook, my only gripe with them is the prices they charge! grinds my gears they can charge what they can for not top spec stuff especially on their phones.

got a IPad pro from Very for £615(will be credited into account within two months), there is deal on to get 10% credit back if you use buy now pay later(12 months).

IF you get rejected for this, does it look really bad on your credit rating/history?

My 72 year old father ordered a iPad pro tonight and took the 12 months 0% from PayPal. This went through successfully and the order was completed with Apple.
He then received 4 email, 2 from Apple and 2 from PayPal.
PayPal were informing him that his application for credit was not successful but Apple was showing ordering being processed. He then call PayPal as he was worried that they would take the whole £799 from his bank as a backup payment but as the automated system was about to pass my father to an operator, it informed him that the office was closed and closed at 20:30 and the time was now 20:31.
He is now worried and will call PayPal in the morning to establish if the credit has been refused and if so, check that PayPal will not take the whole payment from his debit card.

So I was wondering if anyone has been in the same situation and if so, what happened.

Thanks
Nik

If you were planning on giving an Apple product as a gift, it's a no brainer - better to part with cash over 12 months than all at once. Hope the finance via PayPal works better than the Barclays finance via the Apple Store did. I was rejected twice and no idea why as my credit score is/was good and I had no other finance apart from my mortgage. Heat from me.

No discount on phones bud.

that sucks...well thanks for catching up on the thread and responding guess i might as well just buy it outright anyways.

Let me say what I want - it's not going to change your life, is it?

But seriously, just my opinion (and having a little joke). I don't care what other people buy. :smiley:

Just have to stick up for apple a bit here..... You can walk into any apple store with any apple item that's not working and whether it's in warranty or not they will always help you if your polite..... Once had a 3gs replaced with a 4s true story that

I sometimes can't believe the vitriol shown towards Apple and its products.

If you like Apple products....then this 12 months interest free is a cracking deal, end of( as the positive heat of 2000 plus shows )

If you don't like Apple products then why are you even reading the thread? If it's to snipe at Apple and / or those who buy their products, then you obviously have nothing of interest going on in your life.

The non-lovers aren't going to change their views, neither are those who love Apple products ( and will continue to do so ), so what on earth is the point of posting on a subject which is of no interest to you, other than to make yourself look like a petty and ridiculously childish 12 year old keyboard warrior?

I can't believe that some of the pathetic and downright idiotic comments quite possibly come from 'adults' with families. Their kids would be embarrassed to see what their parents wrote.............................

0% Finance phone wrapped in a Poundland cover.... there's your real typical UK Apple consumer right there

Nobody 'hated' Apple until the iPhone came along...

It's really not very good, and simply attracts people who can't make their own choices.

Hit like if you agree, let's see how many of us there are out there! :wink:

Your blind fanaticism blocks you from making any valid arguments here I'm afraid.

I'm not an Apple hater. Their stuff is just no use to me as it's too restrictive and locked down (iTunes is so poorly written for PC too...hmm, I wonder why?), but I can see the attraction for some people who just want something simple that works without any tinkering.

But c'mon.....2000 degrees for a 0% finance deal !!! You really have to see the funny side of that. Search hotukdeals for the temperature of past finance deals. Not exactly setting the site on fire are they? (apart from the Apple finance deal at this time every year of course LOL). I wonder why all this love for one company?

Now, Apple could instead offer a paltry 10% discount, which would be of far more use to most people here as they are well capable of setting their own finance deals. A 10% discount by just about any other manufacturer would be laughed off on here. But Apple just don't have to try too hard. They can look on HUKD and see all the people getting orgasmic (DEAL OF THE WEEK no less hahaha) about a 0% finance deal with no discount! That's why they don't have to discount. That's how the product prices are kept so artificially high. But hey, what do I care? They ain't ripping me off. :innocent:

Ah shoot ... I see there's free engraving on all iPad models..that's the deal clincher....I take it all back :smile:

If I brought my iPad in to apple and asked for it to be engraved (I bought it from John Lewis) would they do it for free still?

​Its great, for your Gran. People who can use the Internet and computers in general choose open platforms with the ability to choose.

Still waiting to see if there are any black Friday deals to go with this before I pull the trigger ...
(though there wasn't last year)

Haven't all you android trolls got a Galaxy S6 thread you can go drool/masturbate over?

I've just been accepted for iPad finance with PayPal credit. They have given me a £5000 limit and my order was only for £600. Where else can I spend PayPal credit? I can't see any other online stores that take it.
It would be well worth using it for buying Christmas stuff at 0% instead of using my credit cards

spot on.

Not ever going to where you work. If you have a job with that attitude, doubt it.
I asked a perfectly legitimate question as the title does not state 'free engraving on all iPads bought' it simply say "free engraving on all iPad models."

A lot of high street shops will be offering a free gift wrapping service over the next few weeks - before you ask, you won't be able to take your online purchases in to be done.

And they will clearly state 'free gift wrapping when you spend over x amount in our store.'
Funny they add that bit on the end for a reason.

I know, as we are selective as to who we deal with.

so by the time you've paid for it it's already obsolete

I'm surprised his mum even lets him use her computer when he gets in from school, given his attitude.....

Maybe he's just bitter because she makes him do his homework first?

financing is for poor people though

This thread is ridiculous, I've never seen such drivel.

I am android through and through, I've never owned an Apple device other than an iPad.

I've used PCs all my life, and admittedly they are pretty ****. They all get slow very quickly, lots of errors and **** updates. On of my colleagues does use a Mac and when we are on a business trip his Mac always out shines my Windows laptop with ease of connectivity, practicality etc. I remember he was set up replying to emails before mine has even fully turned itself on. You can't knock Macs if you know what you're talking about, if you don't.. why comment?

On the other hand, the price is standard, if not higher than other places.. therefore I fail to see why this is even posted as a deal.

If you like the Apple software and you have the money then why not go Apple?! I love my macbook and I was a windows fanboy for years. Not a fan of the phones though!

They are a premium cost however so I dont like the idea of finance on this.

Is apple.com not doing black Friday sale this year?

Because their hardware is sleek, functional and sturdy, I have an iPad that I bought 5 years ago and an iPhone 3gs that is 6 years old and they are still working pretty well.

If someone wants to know how it looks on paypal , picture below :smiley:

example is on :
13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display
2.7GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
256GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
Intel Iris Graphics 6100
Force Touch trackpad

With 49% profit margin on iPhone's and hundreds of billions in the bank, Apple can well-afford the current super-low ~2% interest rates.

I just couldnt live with myself having something in my possession that i didnt fully pay for yet.

2000 plus degrees for the richest company in the world offering interest free credit over 12 months.

Do you have a car or plan on buying one? Unless you are a mega earner who can buy outright or are happy with 2nd hand ones, would you never buy a new car then? Just wondering...

After being a PC user for years, building around 10 PCs over those years(and owning 6 different laptops), I bought a Macbook Pro in 2012 and never looked back. It's still working perfectly, just like the day I bought it. Lightning quick and it's just a treat. I use it ever day for work and it's fantastic. I do a lot of report writing, so am in the market for a 27" iMac 5k Retina, but was hoping more for deals with money off. Still, there's a few decent deals about and I have a credit card with 24 months interest free on purchases at the ready. Much better than buying outright. I have the money to cover the purchase many times over, but the capital is worth much more to me and it makes much more sense to just pay £100 p/m over a couple of years for cashflow reasons. I'd personally suggest that method over using the 12 month interest free, if folk are able to a 24 month interest free card.

Not on finance no, you're basically giving it a long test ride until you pay it off.

Yeah, pretty lame yet it's super hot. Credit cards offer far longer, never see their deals getting anywhere near this heat. HTH

I don't get why this is hot...? Interest free - it's not a discount or deal as such, they should be offering this sort of thing as standard bearing in mind the profit they make.

I was wondering if Apple would drag this one out.
Basically it is Apple's version of Help U to Buy, which we all know means "Help US to Sell".

So you don't have a mortgage either? Or are you still living at home with parents?

Apple Store






PayPal




Subtotal £999.00











Can anybody help me please. Received that information. What`s wrong?:disappointed:


We're sorry, but PayPal Credit isn't available for this purchase

Please return to Apple Store and choose another way to pay.

Just purchased the 12" Macbook for my wife with Student Discount and Paypal Credit...
I already had a PayPal account with just my credit card registered there, just logged in and filled the form with true information (Your income, partner income, monthly house payment) clicked to continue and my credit was approved.

Good luck getting on the property ladder.

So your screwed for water bill, you will never ever stop paying for.
Screwed for Gas services you will never ever stop paying for.
Screwed for Electricity services you will never ever stop paying for.
Mobile phone bills that you will never stop paying for.
House phone, broadband continuous fees
Council tax bill that will constantly update while you are still alive, sometimes even when your dead. lol
According to government profile analysis....YOU DO NOT EXIST.
Welcome to the rat race mate. Enjoy your layer cake in your rented property that you will probably never ever own.

Nothing new....

So the deal here is..... I can owe Applle money if I want to! ? Jeez, I really don't understand this site.

can i use the 0% paypal on other sites ie John Lewis? and would it be 12 months interest free credit on other sites too? Thanks

Apple isnt a ferrari. I had a funny conversation with a typical apple owner who bought an iphone because they believed the tech was better.

I said it isnt but he tried to ridicule me to say it is better. I then explained that as someone who has worked in the mobile industry for 17 years, the iphone is not better than flagship android phones. Flagship Android phone tech is about 18-24 months ahead of iphone. What apple do well is take a slightly above average phone and design everything from the ground up including the firmware and build it with parts from expert suppliers like Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, Foxconn, etc wrapped up in second to none marketing and a ready made loyal market. He shut up.

Dont get me wrong the iphone is a great phone but when you can get a higher spec android phone for half the price its just madness to get an iphone unless you have bought other Apple products.

You talk about spec like its the only thing worth looking at.. Apple devices (all of them) run on Apple OS. That being Mac os (some cat running around) or iOS, the OS is still the most advanced OS available FACT. Regardless of phone spec.

Android don't make the phone to work with the OS, or make the OS work with the phone

Apple make both..

My thoughts exactly, The Note 4 i currently have is now 2 years old and nothing Apple has out currently is worth an upgrade. To be fair nothing much out there in terms of a reasonably upgrade still today, even from the usual android camps. Why did they not do the Note 5 for UK markets?

How does it work? Paypal charge from my account once a month?

​Hating anything successful is just a way of life for some people

​And therefore make much more financial sense