Apple has launched a promotion whereby it is offering a free iPod nano with the purchase of a Macintosh system via a mail-in rebate. “When you buy a Mac by September 16, 2006, you can get a free iPod nano after mail-in rebate,” notes Apple’s site. “Or choose another iPod and enjoy big savings after mail-in rebate. Plus, use your education discount to save even more. You must be a qualified Apple Education Individual end-user purchaser to take advantage of this promotion. [Link credit to MacCentral]