Interestingly, US sales tax is determined by what state you live in, so it's quite hard to properly compare prices.

You get an estimate of $71.45 when you checkout, which is still pretty awesome.

Using that example brings our US total back to $1996.59 NZD (inc sales tax and shipping)

compared to purchasing in NZ (ex GST) $2221.34 NZD

If you were already visiting the US (or had some good buddies over there to help you out) then it makes perfect sense.

Oops.

yes, sales tax.

That thing ;)

Its a pity that itunes.co.nz isn't working.

also, I wonder when we're going to see some decent price comparisons with apple products.

13" 2ghz macbook in NZ - $2499 NZD

13" 2ghz macbook in US - $1893 NZD

Hmm, wonder how i'll be buying my next apple product..