Question for MacBook Owners...

Sorry to bother you, but I am in my early 20's, fresh with student loans and cannot qualify for a Mac Credit Card...
Do you know if Apple has payment plan options other than on their credit card? (This would be my first Apple Comp, switching from Gateway) and any response would greatly help. Thank you.
Gateway Laptop   Windows XP   N/A

Apple does offer finance plans and they do every now and then offer specials on financing. For instance, interest free over 10 months.
Probably the best thing you can do is to call the Apple Store and ask then what they can offer you that suits your budget.

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