$1800 is a whole lot of money to take a chance on semi-legit site. MacBook Pros usually get refreshed in around 10-11 month cycle. We are at 6th month right now. Soon the Govt. purchases end and kids are back to school, the new line up get announced. If you are not in a hurry, wait and get it from Apple Authorized dealer not Apple direct. Or, if you walk into Apple Store, make sure you have a student ID. They generally honor neighbor's Kid's student ID as well.