I want to buy a MacbookPro like today, but I know Lepord is coming end of the month. Will I get the upgrade for free or will I pay for the upgrade when it comes out?
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In the past, Apple has offered an "Up-to-date" program whereby purchasers of computers bought after the date the software is released may purchase the software at a low price. Presumably Apple will do this again so buyers are willing to buy computers that are still loaded with Tiger. Of course, they may change their minds.
If you are planning on getting applecare and order it from powermax.com they will send you Leopard for free when it ships.
very interesting!!! Anyone know this site?? Any pros/cons ordering from them?? Better to wait for the release and order straight from Apple??
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The up-to-date program may be more limited this time if Apple does a concurrent ship along with the announcement.
Would also keep the program costs a lot lower if they did it this way, not as many upgrades to make -- or the number will be low enough they can simply nix the upgrade version altogether.
pros:
they're based in oregon so no sales tax
free shipping on large orders
$75 rebate off ram purchase
FREE MP3 SUNGLASSES!!!!!😱
cons:
might take them longer to ship your free leopard as to fulfill all the paid orders
they have, but that's just me speculating.
I was told the free 10.5 update from powermax is done through a rebate (you fill out the form online) that is procesed inhouse (by powermax). It can take 4 to 6 weeks for them to process the rebate. So yes you make get 10.5 later than if you wait for Apple to anounce it but you'll get your computer faster.