In addition to obtaining pre-installed software and on-campus support by purchasing a notebook through the Miami Notebook offering, you will receive pricing up to several hundred dollars lower than if you purchased the same notebook with the same configuration options directly from HP or Apple.
Data below reflects findings from research using the vendors' education web sites in April 2009. Prices and configurations are subject to change.
Model |
Miami Notebook price |
Vendor Education price |
HP Compaq 6930p |
$1,169 |
$1,917 |
HP Compaq 6930p #2 |
$1,1369 |
$2,125 |
HP Compaq 8530p |
$1,259 |
$2,268 |
HP Compaq 8530p #2 |
$1,569 |
$2,590 |
Apple MacBook 2.0 (aluminum) |
$1,314 |
$1,432 |
Apple MacBook 2.4 (aluminum) |
$1,539 |
$1,682 |
Apple MacBook Pro 2.4 |
$1,950 |
$2,138 |
Apple MacBook Pro 2.66 |
$2,310 |
$2,538 |
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