Well I ordered my refurbished iMac 27 inch 3.1GHz today, but rumor is that lion is out tomorrow. Do you think if I call apple and say i missed the cutoff for having it included with my computer by one day, they will give me it? I know that $30 isn't a big deal, but I have heard iffy reviews of it and i don't know if i want to spend $30 on a OS that isn't all that much of an improvement.
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Bought new iMac today, lion out tomorrow
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The Up-to-Date program says "New" macs a lot, refurbished models might not be covered but you can always ask Apple. If you are covered, then you'll get a redemption code
No need to "hope for the best." If you bought a new Mac from June 6th until 30 days after tomorrow, you will be able to upgrade to Lion for free.
Since your iMac is technically a refurb, its in a bit of a grey area. Whenever Apple sells refurb Macs, they tend to ship them out with the newest version of OS X. I think it might take a little convincing, but I honestly think most employees will give you the option to upgrade in-store without giving you any trouble.
If the rumors are correct, every Apple store will have a local server that you can remotely install OS X from, via the App Store. You can also probably apply for a one-time iTunes credit toward the download of Lion so you can do it at home, I'd imagine.
If the rumors are correct, every Apple store will have a local server that you can remotely install OS X from, via the App Store. You can also probably apply for a one-time iTunes credit toward the download of Lion so you can do it at home, I'd imagine.
That's because leopard was out. Lion is not, yet. Ergo, you're covered under the up to date program as long as the serial number falls within their allowed machines.
I was at my local Apple store today and saw several people walking out with MB's and one with an iMac. I kept thinking are these people just totally clueless. Don't they have any idea that Lion is about to come out. Why would anyone buy a new Mac this week.
I would buy the imac pre-release of lion just to have SL. Lion will be a free upgrade. That way i do own 2 different OSes. Having choices is a good thing. Btw, i did buy an i7 3.4ghz 27in 10 days ago.
I bought a new MacBook Pro on the 1st knowing well that Lion would be out in a few weeks. At least now i have a SL disk plus will get Lion free. It's just the OS. Now if I bought a MacBook Air or Mini, then yes I would be a fool.
With this update - it is a grey area whether the update will be free for refurbs.
My son is buying a refurb 27" iMac soon - I recommended that he wait until tomorrow to see what happens.
Since you've already ordered... If they announce that Lion is available tomorrow morning - I'd call them for clarification. If they resist, I'd remind them that your machine is "in transit" and you could very easily simply refuse to accept the delivery and order another machine (I've heard that this is the source of many refurbs!).
But - this is Apple, so I doubt it will get to that! I'm pretty sure you'll have no issues...
My son is buying a refurb 27" iMac soon - I recommended that he wait until tomorrow to see what happens.
Since you've already ordered... If they announce that Lion is available tomorrow morning - I'd call them for clarification. If they resist, I'd remind them that your machine is "in transit" and you could very easily simply refuse to accept the delivery and order another machine (I've heard that this is the source of many refurbs!).
But - this is Apple, so I doubt it will get to that! I'm pretty sure you'll have no issues...
The up-to-date page now specifically *includes* refurb systems - so you (and anyone else that has purchased since June 6) is good to go!
I think it says you only have 30 days to claim the update...
I think it says you only have 30 days to claim the update...
Yep the up to date program was available for me with Snow Leopard on a refurbished Mac mini.