Briefly: Free iPod Touch for student Mac buyers

Jordan Golson — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:23:26 -0700

Apple has announced its back-to-school promotion for this year. Students picking up a new Apple notebook or iMac will receive a free iPod Touch or Nano on top of their educational discount. Not a bad way for Apple to expand its "WiFi mobile platform". (Apple: Back to School)

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