Apple on Wednesday launched its annual back-to-school promotion offering Mac-buying students and teachers an iPod Touch at no additional charge.For many years, students and schools have been an important market for Apple, and the company wants to keep it that way with its annual giveaway. This year, students and teachers buying any Mac, other than a Mac Mini or a refurbished model, and an iPod Touch on the same invoice qualify for a $229 online rebate, which is the price of the 8-GB iPod Touch.
In addition, educators and students will still get Apple’s education discount, which can amount to as much as $200.
To qualify for the iPod promotion, purchases have to be made before Sept. 8 and buyers have to submit their rebate claims by Oct. 8.