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Re:M4 Mac mini's efficiency by atonse on Tuesday November 12, 2024 @08:13PM (#42121898)
But that IS actually true, that if everyone used a coupon, the coupon would eventually go away or become weaker.

The expected percentage of people using a coupon is often part of the calculation (however vague) when deciding the coupon.

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Re:M4 Mac mini's efficiency by cellwebb on Tuesday November 12, 2024 @09:19PM (#42122269)
Likewise, the expected percentage of people using the education discount is part of Apple's calculation. Even if they lose money on the device (which I personally think is unlikely), they'll make it back from subscriptions and their cut of app store purchases.
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Re:M4 Mac mini's efficiency by nicce on Tuesday November 12, 2024 @11:13PM (#42122844)
It is also an investment.

Teachers promote/showcase the device for students.

Students who buy the device earlier, might influence the choices in their future jobs.

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