If I buy a new macbook today

[philMBP]

...will it come with iLife09 for sure? or is there still a chance that i will get 08 and have to order 09?

 

[jmann]

I doubt it will have '09 yet. I would give it a bit of time.

 

[EricNau]

It's possible that it won't, as iLife hasn't been released yet (i.e. it's still listed as "pre-order").

If you do purchase a Mac after Jan 6, you qualify for a $9.95 upgrade.

You can get more info here: iLife ’09 Hardware Up-to-Date Program