[faithfulfrank]

I would think the UK also has the educational discount.
I was told by an employee at the apple store last week that when you buy at the Apple Store, you must give them some proof of enrollment or proof of being a teacher.

He then leaned over and told me in hushed tones that " Now I didn't tell you this, but when you buy from the educational store part of the apple store online, they do not and have no way of actually checking weather you qualify or not".

Now, for me, I am enrolled at a NY state college and I'm a NYS instructor, so i qualify anyway.......but it seems like anyone can buy from the educational part online without having to submit proof, etc. I'm not saying that is right, but i'm just passing along what the apple store employee told me.

You should be able to easily buy it that way, and always show proof after the fact if ever needed. The savings buying from the educational store is that you get at least $100 off the Mac, you get the $229 ipod for FREE, and you can buy Applecare for much cheaper.....$183 for the 13" macbook pro laptop.......totaling about a $400 savings.........

Frank D.