Mac Mini Purchaser Receives Snow Leopard Restore Disc? Up-to-Date Orders "Prepared for Shipment"?

MacRumors · Aug 22, 2009, 02:46 PM

The Japanese version of Engadget reports [Google translation] that a Mac mini purchaser appears to have received a Mac OS X Snow Leopard restore disc along with the computer. The source has provided a photo of the DVD, as well as several screenshots showing the Snow Leopard installer.

Meanwhile, several readers report that the status of their OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date pre-orders have changed to "Prepared for Shipment" and continue to indicate a shipping date of "By August 28th", adding yet another indication that the launch of Apple's new operating system is quickly approaching despite the lack of an official announcement from the company so far.

Article Link: Mac Mini Purchaser Receives Snow Leopard Restore Disc? Up-to-Date Orders "Prepared for Shipment"?

thefunkymunky · Aug 22, 2009, 02:48 PM

What build is it?

Eidorian · Aug 22, 2009, 02:49 PM

This is a mess.

Shake 'n' Bake · Aug 22, 2009, 02:49 PM

This pretty much screams that we're getting SL on the 28th.

r.j.s · Aug 22, 2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

This is a mess.

What? The release?

bobx2001 · Aug 22, 2009, 02:50 PM

What's the big fuss with this snow leopard release on this website. It really isn't anything for anyone to get excited about.

Zwhaler · Aug 22, 2009, 02:50 PM

I recall reading that the Snow Leopard ship date on the UK site had changed to "September", but hopefully it will fall back into that prime spot for next Friday

zw-gator · Aug 22, 2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

This is a mess.

I agree.

Apple needs to set a date and stop this speculation.

r.j.s · Aug 22, 2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobx2001

What's the big fuss with this snow leopard release on this website. It really isn't anything for anyone to get excited about.

This is MacRumors ...

rickster2k · Aug 22, 2009, 02:52 PM

This seems to point, like everything else to a release on Friday 28th. I just wish Apple (typical Apple) weren't so darned secretive about it. It looks pretty obvious that the UK store jumped the gun and then were followed by the other international stores before Apple HQ pulled the plug and put the "black cloak" back over everything.

I would guess an announcement on Monday.

jaw04005 · Aug 22, 2009, 02:54 PM

I'm sort of surprised. Apple generally ships drop-in discs with their Macs for a few weeks after a new operating system is released. The Apple Software Restore DVD is usually the last to get upgraded.

mathcolo · Aug 22, 2009, 02:55 PM

I think this pretty much means nothing but...

Snow Leopard on August 28th!

Does anyone know if there's going to be a launch event?

InteriorDEV · Aug 22, 2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefunkymunky

What build is it?

All I care about.

Also, Dutch Apple Store says Prepared For Shipment.

FrankieTDouglas · Aug 22, 2009, 02:56 PM

If Apple were my friend, I doubt the friendship would last very long due to my friend's secretive nature.

andrew8404 · Aug 22, 2009, 02:56 PM

Just looked at my preorder for the up to date program here in the US and it still says ship date of Sep even though it did say August 28th on Thursday. I don't understand why Apple just doesn't announce it? This makes no sense!

thefunkymunky · Aug 22, 2009, 02:59 PM

All I want to know is the build number. Don't give a monkey's about ship date. Apple will announce that when their good and ready.

Tallest Skil · Aug 22, 2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r.j.s

This is MacRumors ...

This is a mess... this speculation is nonsense!

Nonsense? THIS. IS. MACRUMORS!

MedHead · Aug 22, 2009, 03:03 PM

Hoping for an announcement on monday, that said it'll be 6pm here before its announced....stupid time zones! :P

Let the hype hit overdrive!

heaven · Aug 22, 2009, 03:05 PM

Sadly the most important information is missing: build number

IronRoses · Aug 22, 2009, 03:06 PM

Well done Apple, for releasing a broken OS. If it's the last build us devs got our hands on then it's broken.

iTunes and Quicktime STILL Crash like buggery.
and there are some other bugs here and there.

No way is it final. This, in my opinion, is a rushed release. bad on Apple.

Prove they just don't give a **** like they use too.
The Magic of Apple has gone!!

dj4uofa · Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM

How in the world could they release it on Friday if they haven't made an announcement yet? Does even this seem plausible? Would a company like Apple only give 4 full days notice of a major product release?

I can't see this happening. I think it has to come sometime in September. I would think they would want 2 weeks for pre-orders to be made. But here's hoping I am wrong!

mathcolo · Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronRoses

Well done Apple, for releasing a broken OS. If it's the last build us devs got our hands on then it's broken.

iTunes and Quicktime STILL Crash like buggery.
and there are some other bugs here and there.

No way is it final. This, in my opinion, is a rushed release. bad on Apple.

Prove they just don't give a **** like they use too.
The Magic of Apple has gone!!

I really doubt Apple would release an OS that is buggy and doesn't work. They're people, guys... they know that they're doing.

digiguy23 · Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM

So what's the story with Apple not officially announcing the release on their website? They seem to continue selling Leopard 10.5.6 knowing that people will cry that they just purchased it.

GeekOFComedy · Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM

I want to know the build number

Eric S. · Aug 22, 2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobx2001

What's the big fuss with this snow leopard release on this website. It really isn't anything for anyone to get excited about.

If Steve Jobs sneezed in public, there would be a 1000-post thread on MacRumors!

Aug 22, 2009, 02:46 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Mac Mini Purchaser Receives Snow Leopard Restore Disc? Up-to-Date Orders "Prepared for Shipment"? The Japanese version of Engadget reports [Google translation] that a Mac mini purchaser appears to have received a Mac OS X Snow Leopard restore disc along with the computer. The source has provided a photo of the DVD, as well as several screenshots showing the Snow Leopard installer. Meanwhile, several readers report that the status of their OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date pre-orders have changed to "Prepared for Shipment" and continue to indicate a shipping date of "By August 28th", adding yet another indication that the launch of Apple's new operating system is quickly approaching despite the lack of an official announcement from the company so far. Article Link: Mac Mini Purchaser Receives Snow Leopard Restore Disc? Up-to-Date Orders "Prepared for Shipment"?

Aug 22, 2009, 02:48 PM	#2
thefunkymunky macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK	What build is it? __________________ PSN ID: kraized \| facebook

Aug 22, 2009, 02:49 PM	#3
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	This is a mess. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 shinobu Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

Aug 22, 2009, 02:49 PM	#4
Shake 'n' Bake macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany	This pretty much screams that we're getting SL on the 28th. __________________ Maybe Motorola got some inspiration from the ad in my avatar.

Aug 22, 2009, 02:55 PM	#12
mathcolo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: /home/US/Colorado/Denver	I think this pretty much means nothing but... Snow Leopard on August 28th! Does anyone know if there's going to be a launch event? __________________ 13" MacBook Pro - 2.53 Ghz - 500GB HDD - 4GB RAM

Aug 22, 2009, 02:50 PM	#6
bobx2001 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2004	What's the big fuss with this snow leopard release on this website. It really isn't anything for anyone to get excited about.

Aug 22, 2009, 02:50 PM	#7
Zwhaler macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2006	I recall reading that the Snow Leopard ship date on the UK site had changed to "September", but hopefully it will fall back into that prime spot for next Friday

Aug 22, 2009, 02:52 PM	#10
rickster2k macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southampton, UK	This seems to point, like everything else to a release on Friday 28th. I just wish Apple (typical Apple) weren't so darned secretive about it. It looks pretty obvious that the UK store jumped the gun and then were followed by the other international stores before Apple HQ pulled the plug and put the "black cloak" back over everything. I would guess an announcement on Monday.

Aug 22, 2009, 02:54 PM	#11
jaw04005 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: AR	I'm sort of surprised. Apple generally ships drop-in discs with their Macs for a few weeks after a new operating system is released. The Apple Software Restore DVD is usually the last to get upgraded.

Aug 22, 2009, 02:56 PM	#14
FrankieTDouglas macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2005	If Apple were my friend, I doubt the friendship would last very long due to my friend's secretive nature. __________________ Fictional Photography

Aug 22, 2009, 02:56 PM	#15
andrew8404 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loma Linda, Ca	Just looked at my preorder for the up to date program here in the US and it still says ship date of Sep even though it did say August 28th on Thursday. I don't understand why Apple just doesn't announce it? This makes no sense! __________________ uMacbook Pro 2.26Ghz 2GB RAM 160GB HD iPhone 16GB Black iPod Nano 4GB Silver Airport Express

Aug 22, 2009, 02:59 PM	#16
thefunkymunky macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK	All I want to know is the build number. Don't give a monkey's about ship date. Apple will announce that when their good and ready. __________________ PSN ID: kraized \| facebook

Aug 22, 2009, 03:03 PM	#18
MedHead macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cork, Ireland	Hoping for an announcement on monday, that said it'll be 6pm here before its announced....stupid time zones! :P Let the hype hit overdrive! __________________ I NEED AN iPHONE! CE UMB 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM, 160 GB HDD

Aug 22, 2009, 03:05 PM	#19
heaven macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004	Sadly the most important information is missing: build number __________________ 15" MBP 2.2 GHz 2GB RAM/120GB HD/SDRIVE/128MB VRAM/APEX/BT 17" PB, 1.5Ghz/1GBRAM/128VRAM/80GB HD iPhone 3G white 16 GB, iPhone 2G 8GB

Aug 22, 2009, 03:06 PM	#20
IronRoses macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2007	Well done Apple, for releasing a broken OS. If it's the last build us devs got our hands on then it's broken. iTunes and Quicktime STILL Crash like buggery. and there are some other bugs here and there. No way is it final. This, in my opinion, is a rushed release. bad on Apple. Prove they just don't give a **** like they use too. The Magic of Apple has gone!!

Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM	#21
dj4uofa macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona	Friday w/no announcement yet? How in the world could they release it on Friday if they haven't made an announcement yet? Does even this seem plausible? Would a company like Apple only give 4 full days notice of a major product release? I can't see this happening. I think it has to come sometime in September. I would think they would want 2 weeks for pre-orders to be made. But here's hoping I am wrong!

Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM	#23
digiguy23 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2004	So what's the story with Apple not officially announcing the release on their website? They seem to continue selling Leopard 10.5.6 knowing that people will cry that they just purchased it.

Aug 22, 2009, 03:09 PM	#24
GeekOFComedy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ireland	I want to know the build number

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