If I buy a Mac today, will I have to pay for Leopard?

[kavika411]

If I buy a MacBook Pro today, will I have to pay for Leopard when it is released, or does Apple have some sort of program that allows free OS X upgrades for computers bought within a certain period of time prior to a release? Thanks.

 

[Lovesong]

You'll likely have to pay for it. There was a thing when Tiger came out that you'd get it if you bought within the week or so before it came out, but I don't remember the details.

 

[gr8tfly]

If I remember correctly, in the past it's been within 30 days prior to release. Then it's a nominal fee for media, shipping and handling. (like $20).

 

[Wayfarer]

I'm sure you'll be eligible for a discount if you purchase a new mac within a month or so before Leopard's release. I would wait, if I were you...

 

[GimmeSlack12]

If I buy a MacBook Pro today, will I have to pay for Leopard when it is released, or does Apple have some sort of program that allows free OS X upgrades for computers bought within a certain period of time prior to a release? Thanks.

Yes.

 

[rdowns]

You will have to pay full retail for Leopeard if you buy a comouter now. Apple allows a nominal fee upgrade of $19.95 once they announce a ship date for comouters purchased after the announced date.

That said, why wait?

 

[Wayfarer]

Well the waiting part is entirely up to you. Do you need it now, or can you afford to hold out a couple more months...