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I just orederd my mac but i think i have a problem!
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They could give you a free upgrade or not, really there is np set rule about this. If you want just take your chances.
For previous OS versions they have offered free upgrades for anyone who ordered after the official announcement of the release date.
As yet we have not had the official announcement of the release date.
As yet we have not had the official announcement of the release date.
Well if you need it now, keep the order.
The way some people talk you'd think tiger didn't work!!!
The way some people talk you'd think tiger didn't work!!!
Well if you need it now, keep the order.
The way some people talk you'd think tiger didn't work!!!
I'm sure tiger works fine but i like the sound of the features in leopard and to same myself some cash I have also decided to wait a couple of weeks.
15 days
Since they are talking about releasing Leopard on Oct 26 you want to buy your new notebook within fifteen days of that release and they'll give you a copy. The reason is they figure you have fifteen days to return your computer, so if you buy it within fifteen days of the release you could just return it and get a new one with the new OS. This is what a salesman told me at an Apple store anyway.
Since they are talking about releasing Leopard on Oct 26 you want to buy your new notebook within fifteen days of that release and they'll give you a copy. The reason is they figure you have fifteen days to return your computer, so if you buy it within fifteen days of the release you could just return it and get a new one with the new OS. This is what a salesman told me at an Apple store anyway.
Be very wary of "some guy" reports from Apple salespeople... I mean, not to challenge PowerbookWiiPro at all -- I'm sure he/she was told this. However, don't believe it unless you see it in writing. Besides which, you're working on a fair amount of logical leaping to conclude that we're within a 15 day window anyways. Probably, but not certainly.
I personally doubt I'd return the Mac, but I would also at this point be skeptical about getting Leopard for free.
Canceling is an option if you're within the window of not taking a 10% hit on the order. If that time frame has come and gone, then it's better to stick with the order, because the fee for canceling will be more than a new copy of Leopard.
You actually don't want Leopard right when it comes out. Give it six to eight weeks for it to become a seasoned OS, and then you can go out and buy it. Honestly, if I was you, I'd just keep the order.
How much will leopard go for you guys think? And is oct 26 the release date? or the announcement date?
Didn't Jobs also confirm leopard will start shipping on every new mac in January? if so would be more a case of how long are you willing to wait for the machine?
January just doesn't sound right. Maybe the second friday before Leopard release, that's when they will start preshipping. Every friday that passes is one less friday till Leopard Friday
I agree. Keep the order, because Tiger is a great operating system and you know it'll work out of the box.
How much of a hassle is the actual process of upgrading the OS? I was going to just wait for leopard but i wasn't aware it was cheaper with the education discount.
You mean October? Maybe because it's October?
There are always rumors...it's somewhat pursuant to their definition. However, if the notebook is needed now or soon, waiting isn't the best option.
Fine, but don't come crying to me when the Super Light, Super Small, Super Fast, Super Amazing next generation MacBook Pro is rolled out next month.
****This may or may not be true.