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66217

Nov 5, 2007, 12:43 AM

samh004

Nov 5, 2007, 12:52 AM

The new iMacs don't have Leopard pre-installed yet I don't think, they are still drop-in DVD's.

atthecross

Nov 5, 2007, 12:54 AM

just came from apple store this evening and they swapped my imac, they said they did not have any that had leopard pre-installed yet

66217

Nov 5, 2007, 01:01 AM

Wow. I didn't knew that. I saw in the apple store that they included Leopard.

But well, do the new batch of iMacs have the same freezing problem?

Thanks for the help,:)

samh004

Nov 5, 2007, 01:13 AM

Wow. I didn't knew that. I saw in the apple store that they included Leopard.

But well, do the new batch of iMacs have the same freezing problem?

Thanks for the help,:)

The only things coming pre-installed would be the new MB's and probably MBP's with the 2.6GHz processor.

Most products in the store will still have Tiger on them and will have a Leopard DVD included with purchase for you to upgrade to when you feel you want to. Other new machines with Leopard wont be shipping for a while I don't think... after some bug fixes perhaps.

Not sure about the freezing issues, use the forum search and check some of the dedicated threads.

nakile

Nov 5, 2007, 01:22 AM

When it comes down to it, the whole freezing thing is blown out of proportion. I've read reviews on CNet, Amazon, and other places and seen almost no mention of it at all.

You'll most likely get a working unit. If it does have the crashing problems, it's hardware related and you should be able to get a replacement.

If you buy a iMac from the online store, it will have Leopard preinstalled. If you go to a local Apple Store, it will most likely be a drop-in.

Cobra2001

Nov 5, 2007, 01:59 PM

If you buy a iMac from the online store, it will have Leopard preinstalled. If you go to a local Apple Store, it will most likely be a drop-in.

Do you know this for a fact? I'm looking for some concrete evidence of this and then I'll be heading right over to the apple online store with my credit card :)

Thanks.

hologram

Nov 5, 2007, 02:28 PM

Do you know this for a fact? Thanks.

Why don't you try calling Apple with your credit card in hand, and ask them? They'll probably be able to give you a more accurate answer than we will.

tersono

Nov 5, 2007, 02:30 PM

I am looking at buying a new iMac, but after reading so many issues about them freezing I am afraid of buying a defective iMac.

And it seems the problems is more hardware relate than software related. So, does the new iMacs with Leopard pre-installed have the same freezing problems?

Thanks,

Frankly, I think this freezing issue has been taken out of all proportion. Certainly, the machines I've had access to do not suffer this problem and, allegedly, the recent iMac update should have fixed it anyhow. I'd suggest that you just go for it....

Ice-Cube

Nov 5, 2007, 02:54 PM

Unfortunately, the latest software update didn't fixed anything. Anyhow, I would suggest you go down to the Apple Store and let them test a brand new one for you right there before you take it home. It would give you a better chance of having a non-freezer.

Cobra2001

Nov 5, 2007, 04:00 PM

Why don't you try calling Apple with your credit card in hand, and ask them? They'll probably be able to give you a more accurate answer than we will.

Because I've heard conflicting reports of people being told different things when asking this question of Apple. A positive report from someone saying they ordered an iMac online and received a system with Leopard on it would be pretty concrete, huh?;)

Dont Hurt Me

Nov 5, 2007, 04:51 PM

Cobra2001

Nov 5, 2007, 05:36 PM

Very good point Don't Hurt Me. Thanks.

RumMunkey

Nov 5, 2007, 05:43 PM

Because I've heard conflicting reports of people being told different things when asking this question of Apple. A positive report from someone saying they ordered an iMac online and received a system with Leopard on it would be pretty concrete, huh?;)

I ordered the morning of Leopard release day, and it's scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

I'll let you know what I get as soon as it gets here.

nyc2socal

Nov 5, 2007, 05:57 PM

I ordered my new iMac last week, and it came today (Mon Nov 5). It came pre-installed with Tiger.. I just upgraded it to Leopard + Tigers iLife.

2.8Ghz 500GB

66217

Nov 5, 2007, 06:09 PM

Apples history with rev A machines and new OS's aint pretty. Waiting is prudent. I also am looking but another few weeks for them to either iron out these issues or sell off those units with bad parts or make those software fixes wont hurt at all. Patience is a virtue. For what Apple wants for its hardware I expect it to be Perfect. No exception.:apple:

Yes, I am really trying to wait, but you know, ummmm,....I think I am an addict, something in the Apple products just makes me want more and more.:D

No, seriously, the Windows PC at my house broke, and I convinced my mom to get a Mac, so we really need one ASAP. I guess I'll wait the more I can.

I already asked the Apple Distributor in my city and they told me no one had had that type of problems with the iMacs here. (I live in Mexico BTW). Who knows, maybe the batch that came to Mexico doesn't has this problem.:rolleyes:

I ordered my new iMac last week, and it came today (Mon Nov 5). It came pre-installed with Tiger.. I just upgraded it to Leopard + Tigers iLife.

2.8Ghz 500GB

So, any freezing?

nyc2socal

Nov 5, 2007, 06:36 PM

So, any freezing?

I have not seen any freezing (nor do I notice any screen issues - though I need to review the threads to see how to identify the issue.. well, maybe I won't.. If I don't see a problem, why bother trying to find it ;) .. I have seen the spinning beach ball a couple of times (which went away after a few seconds), but I currently only have 1GB.. Waiting for OWC 4GB RAM to come in... Kinda disappointed that I got a machine from China faster than I can get RAM in the US. ;)

Right now, I am importing 23,000 photos into iPhoto.

Cobra2001

Nov 6, 2007, 09:13 AM

I ordered the morning of Leopard release day, and it's scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

I'll let you know what I get as soon as it gets here.

Thanks RumMunkey, I'm guessing you'll probably get the drop in disc of Leopard but you never know.

Thanks!

Mindflux

Nov 6, 2007, 10:00 AM

Thanks RumMunkey, I'm guessing you'll probably get the drop in disc of Leopard but you never know.

Thanks!

Probably not, most folks didn't get dropins until after 6PM at Apple stores.

RumMunkey

Nov 6, 2007, 10:03 AM

Probably not, most folks didn't get dropins until after 6PM at Apple stores.

Just came now. It's pre-installed with Tiger, Leopard Drop-in.

For the record, I ordered it on the 26th. I got the upgraded HDD (750 GB) so I was hoping that might help force Leopard, but no-go.

Oh well... off to do a fresh install myself.

Oh, btw, this thing is just beautiful. wow! :eek:

Mindflux

Nov 6, 2007, 10:05 AM

Just came now. It's pre-installed with Tiger, Leopard Drop-in.

For the record, I ordered it on the 26th. I got the upgraded HDD (750 GB) so I was hoping that might help force Leopard, but no-go.

Oh well... off to do a fresh install myself.

Oh, btw, this thing is just beautiful. wow! :eek:

Right on! Enjoy. Ignore the naysayers!

Cobra2001

Nov 6, 2007, 10:12 AM

BlakTornado

Nov 6, 2007, 10:21 AM

The new iMacs don't have Leopard pre-installed yet I don't think, they are still drop-in DVD's.

I guess it depends on when stocks run out in * store and * warehouse because Apple certainly won't be giving Tiger machines to it's stores anymore.

ncshawng

Nov 6, 2007, 11:34 AM

I am looking at buying a new iMac, but after reading so many issues about them freezing I am afraid of buying a defective iMac.

And it seems the problems is more hardware relate than software related. So, does the new iMacs with Leopard pre-installed have the same freezing problems?

Thanks,

What freezing problems??

Seriously, I've had mine since October 23rd, and no freezing at all. It's a 20" 2.4 GHz with 4 gig memory and a 500 gig HD.

Applespider

Nov 6, 2007, 11:44 AM

There was a report that Macs shipped before 3 November would come with Tiger and a drop-in disc for Leopard. Macs shipped from Apple after 3 November would come with Leopard pre-installed.

Cobra2001

Nov 6, 2007, 12:26 PM

There was a report that Macs shipped before 3 November would come with Tiger and a drop-in disc for Leopard. Macs shipped from Apple after 3 November would come with Leopard pre-installed.

FYI, I just had a few minutes on my lunch break and called Apple. The person I spoke to said iMacs ordered directly from Apple are now shipping with Leopard pre-installed. I don't know how confident I am in the statement and I'm still looking for confirmation from someone saying that they got a computer with Leopard on it. But atleast it's nice to hear after a week and a half since Leopard has been out.