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If I buy a new Mac today, will I get a free upgrade to Mavericks?
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The answer is a definite "maybe". When Apple announces the actually release date for Mavericks, they will also announce the details of the "Up To Date" program. It's not always the same, but any computer you buy within 30 days of Mavericks release should get a free upgrade and it could be earlier than 30 days before Mavericks release.
Since people are expecting Mavericks to be released at the end of this month or early next month you will probably qualify for a free upgrade.I say probably because Mavericks could be delayed or Apple might (but unlikely) do the up to date program differently.
Well if you don't need the new Mac today and you don't want to have to risk spending what Mavericks will cost, why don't you wait until Apple announces what the up to date program covers?
Exactly. That's why I'm asking. I might be able to wait. Thanks for all the responses.
A potential high-priced mac buyer worried about another 20 bucks. These posts always crack me up. 
2 things about your post. 1) Apple doesn't make decisions based on what Microsoft does and 2) Unlike Windows 8.1 being just an update to 8.0, Mavericks is not an update to Mountain Lion. It's a complete OS upgrade point release.
A potential high-priced mac buyer worried about another 20 bucks. These posts always crack me up.
Can I have 20 bucks from you please?
Cool, can you send me some as well? After all, it's just anohter $20 right?A potential high-priced mac buyer worried about another 20 bucks. These posts always crack me up.
Does (or did in the past) this program apply to refurbished Macs also? I want to buy a 27" iMac from the Apple refurbished store.