As soon as Apple brought out this newest MBP, they stopped selling the older ones directly, either online or in stores. But if you dont need the very latest hardware, you can buy slightly order models at a hefty savings. I ended up buying the previous generation entry-level MBP from Amazon.com for $1,686; it has at 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM and a 120GB hard drive. Thats a great bargain, especially since Amazon dont charge sales tax to where it was needed (New York). Shipping is free too.
But what if you do want the very latest MacBook Pro, the same one with the 2.4GHz processor and 200GB hard drive? If you order it from other online retailers, youll still save money compared to buying from Apple. In this case, the list price from Amazon.com is essentially the same, at $1,994. However, Amazon.com is offering a $150 rebate, making the final price $1,844  and no tax and no shipping.
It pays to shop around!