Looking to get a new computer this Fall? Microsoft thinks it has an unbeatable offer with its new Windows Tradeup program offers customers $200 to trade in an old PC and buy a new one at a Microsoft Store.
The deal is even sweeter if you got a Mac though, because Microsoft says it’s willing to toss you an extra $100 your way to get you to defect from Apple.
Microsoft announced the trade-in program this week as way to incentivize shoppers to upgrade to a new PC and Windows 10, as long as they purchase a device costing $599 or more. The offer does not apply the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 or the Surface Book though.
This isn’t the first time Microsoft has tried to lure over Apple customers with cash. In 2013, Microsoft Stores offered customers a $200 gift card with the trade-in of an iPad. Last year Microsoft gave customers up to $650 in store credit for MacBook Air trade-ins as long as you purchased a Surface Pro 3.
Microsoft’s current trade-in incentive lasts until October 20th. If for some reason you want to journey for the paradisiacal waters of OS X into the fiery depth of Windows 10, you can get the full details on how to claim your $300 at Microsoft’s site.
Buster Hein is a freelance writer who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Twitter: @bst3r.
11 responses to “Microsoft trade-in program pays you $300 to ditch Mac”
No thanks, well, if they gave me 1000$ for my macbook, maybe. No way I’m parting with my macbook for 300$ and be stuck with a Windows laptop.
But for $1000 it sounds like you might do it. You would still be “stuck with a Windows laptop”.
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So to ditch windows people gladly pay Apple. But to ditch Mac, microsoft needs to pay people? Yeah… Good luck with that.
I wouldn’t buy a Windohs PC not matter how much money MS is willing to throw in my direction.
Just. Not. Worth. It.
You’ll never see Apple do something like this. Why? Because Apple has confidence that their products can stand on their own without having to bribe someone to buy them. Windows 10, or any version of Windows would be a horrible downgrade. I’ll never trade rock solid stability and security for a malware ridden OS that spies on everything I do. Nope. Never.
That is so wrong. Luring people to change computers and trying to push Apple off the market is just silly. Microsoft do some good things, but this is just childish.
How about ms just pay me to use their mediocrity
I am in the process of ridding myself of Microsoft products because the customer service is horrible. I recommend Apple!
Trust me you spent a lot more than $100 more for that macbook than you did for the “laptop”. They are not giving you extra love…
So, they are confirming that MacBooks have better resale value, thanks MS!