what apple is really doing is this: "You still baught a computer within the month in which we said our new OS was coming out? For being so dumb why don't we make you feel better by allowing you to upgrade: all you have to do is pay around $6.00 to correct your stupidity"
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what apple is really doing is this: "You still baught a computer within the month in which we said our new OS was coming out? For being so dumb why don't we make you feel better by allowing you to upgrade: all you have to do is pay around $6.00 to correct your stupidity"
Bummer...
The minimum requirements really put a dent in my plans here, as my girlfriend has an 800MHz iBook at 10.3.9, and I have a MacBook Pro at 10.4.10. I was hoping to buy the 10.5 family pack and upgrade us both, but it looks like that is not going to happen. A mixed family pack would be nice, with five licenses that could be used for either Tiger or Leopard.
The minimum requirements really put a dent in my plans here, as my girlfriend has an 800MHz iBook at 10.3.9, and I have a MacBook Pro at 10.4.10. I was hoping to buy the 10.5 family pack and upgrade us both, but it looks like that is not going to happen. A mixed family pack would be nice, with five licenses that could be used for either Tiger or Leopard.
Maybe the 4th time will be the charm for buying Leopard.
Originally I was planning on buying Leopard for the educational price while I'm in downtown Chicago, until I learned that educational pricing on software is only available online.
So:
First I ordered for $116 (edu price) + tax from Apple.com
A few hours later I saw that Mac Mall had it for $109 with free shipping so I canceled the Apple order and ordered from Mac Mall.
Later on I saw that the institutional price with $69.00 will learning that Mac Mall is not known for helpful customer service, so I canceled the order.
I called my schools computer store where they were convinced that Leopard was going to be at the educational, not institutional, price (they are giving away free iLife though, go figure).
This morning, I saw Amazon was also offering Leopard for $109 with no rebates (unlike Mac Mall) so I ordered from them.
This afternoon however a bulletin was placed on the campus website stating that Leopard would only be $69.00, so I canceled the Amazon order.
Hopefully I will now actually get Leopard.
Originally I was planning on buying Leopard for the educational price while I'm in downtown Chicago, until I learned that educational pricing on software is only available online.
So:
First I ordered for $116 (edu price) + tax from Apple.com
A few hours later I saw that Mac Mall had it for $109 with free shipping so I canceled the Apple order and ordered from Mac Mall.
Later on I saw that the institutional price with $69.00 will learning that Mac Mall is not known for helpful customer service, so I canceled the order.
I called my schools computer store where they were convinced that Leopard was going to be at the educational, not institutional, price (they are giving away free iLife though, go figure).
This morning, I saw Amazon was also offering Leopard for $109 with no rebates (unlike Mac Mall) so I ordered from them.
This afternoon however a bulletin was placed on the campus website stating that Leopard would only be $69.00, so I canceled the Amazon order.
Hopefully I will now actually get Leopard.
alright, alright, alright.... 129, 116, 109, 89, 69...
whatever the price, i go to an ivy league school. despite this, the school's website says 69 for tiger without a single mention of leopard. in fact, they still list iWork and iLife 06 for 39... so the website doesn't get updated much. fine... i'll take it... i'm gonna assume that means leopard will be 69 or 89 or "institutionally" discounted... BUT, can i assume it'll be in our store on Oct. 26? does apple hit up everyone with new software at once, or will i be subject to my school's store placing an order?
if updating their website is any indication of how speed moves around there, i don't wanna get my hopes up of the $69 price if they actually have to request it.
in simple terms: how likely is it that an institution will have it in stock on the 26th???
whatever the price, i go to an ivy league school. despite this, the school's website says 69 for tiger without a single mention of leopard. in fact, they still list iWork and iLife 06 for 39... so the website doesn't get updated much. fine... i'll take it... i'm gonna assume that means leopard will be 69 or 89 or "institutionally" discounted... BUT, can i assume it'll be in our store on Oct. 26? does apple hit up everyone with new software at once, or will i be subject to my school's store placing an order?
if updating their website is any indication of how speed moves around there, i don't wanna get my hopes up of the $69 price if they actually have to request it.
in simple terms: how likely is it that an institution will have it in stock on the 26th???
$158 is cheap for Leopard-previously OS X cost $229 here in Australia.
Pre-ordered mine two hours ago from the Apple Store with free shipping-and Apple says:
"Ships by: DELIVERS ON OCTOBER 26TH"
Pre-ordered mine two hours ago from the Apple Store with free shipping-and Apple says:
"Ships by: DELIVERS ON OCTOBER 26TH"
I'm confused. How can any of these systems qualify if you input your serial number and purchase date before October 1st?
The system rejects an earlier purchase date regardless of serial, right?
The system rejects an earlier purchase date regardless of serial, right?
Bought in September still get $9.95
If you bought your Mac in September looks like you can get the $9.95 upgrade, I did and others. Don't think they are quibbling over a few days. Those who had a good 2 years on 10.4 (ed copy) paid about 8 cents a day. Those who bought their Mac 5 days too early would pay about $24 a day!!! So I think they unofficially realize this so it is likely that if you bought in August or September you can get 10.5 for 9.95...most have. They've left room for slack like rounding to the next highest grade.
If you bought your Mac in September looks like you can get the $9.95 upgrade, I did and others. Don't think they are quibbling over a few days. Those who had a good 2 years on 10.4 (ed copy) paid about 8 cents a day. Those who bought their Mac 5 days too early would pay about $24 a day!!! So I think they unofficially realize this so it is likely that if you bought in August or September you can get 10.5 for 9.95...most have. They've left room for slack like rounding to the next highest grade.
So, just for hypothetical purposes, would it be wise to buy a new macbook with Tiger, get the Leopard Upgrade for 10 bucks, and instead use the leopard upgrade DVD to update an old imac instead of the macbook? In other words, would the Leopard upgrade DVD work on the imac if one didn't install it on the macbook?
Yayyy.
I ordered my MBP last night. Should be here by the 25th.
Can't wait to get my $9.95 copy of Leopard!
I ordered my MBP last night. Should be here by the 25th.
Can't wait to get my $9.95 copy of Leopard!
So, just for hypothetical purposes, would it be wise to buy a new macbook with Tiger, get the Leopard Upgrade for 10 bucks, and instead use the leopard upgrade DVD to update an old imac instead of the macbook? In other words, would the Leopard upgrade DVD work on the imac if one didn't install it on the macbook?
Yes. It's the Full Retail version...
up to date
for those that are reporting having the up to date program working for serial numbers that were purchased before October first, like August 31st, are you entering your serial number and the date of purchase as being October first?? WHoever actually got this to work, can you provide any additional details??
thanks,
matt
for those that are reporting having the up to date program working for serial numbers that were purchased before October first, like August 31st, are you entering your serial number and the date of purchase as being October first?? WHoever actually got this to work, can you provide any additional details??
thanks,
matt
It worked for previous OS X releases too, those who bought macs from resellers as apple sold macs to resellers not the customer. Apple does not get customer receipts from reseller or name of buyer. Also apple flags certain mac serial numbers to work as close to announcement date, they don't want to spill the beans for everyone. It's like the government that won't tell you all the tax breaks, grants, etc. you have to look for it.
that's odd...I'm at UCSD, and the price is 69.99 here. I just cancelled my amazon order this morning and ordered one from the UCSD bookstore
I dont get why schools have different prices, some have 69 and some are at 89. Mine is at 89 and it is a public school, a UC in California.
i would happily pay 20 dollars less for the same thing.
Yes. It's the Full Retail version...
It would work in that situation, but it is not the full retail version: there has to be a Tiger installation there to begin with, meaning I have to install Tiger on my external before Leopard
I chatted with someone on the Apple store yesterday, and she said that Macs would be shipping with leopard on the 26th. Not before. If you buy it on the 25th, you've got to pay $10 to upgrade.
that's odd...I'm at UCSD, and the price is 69.99 here. I just cancelled my amazon order this morning and ordered one from the UCSD bookstore
yea i dont know..i go to UCI and the website has Tiger for 69 and Leopard for 89.
can i go to UCSD and get it?
My sister goes to UCLA, so i can ask her to get it for me if its 69 as well.
Hanky Panky at Apple Store
At about noon central time I visited apple's educational store where the Leopard was priced at $ 69.00. I saved it for later purchase. When I checked it on another computer at about 2:45 pm the price had jumped to $ 116.00 and my saved cart was blank. Just what is apple doing?
I called apple and a Stan pickup the phone. He denied there was a price drop on the website. I had Three other people view the same page before. Asked about why my saved cart items were missing and he pleded ignorance but offered 15.00 OFF on purchases $ 100.00 or more.
At about noon central time I visited apple's educational store where the Leopard was priced at $ 69.00. I saved it for later purchase. When I checked it on another computer at about 2:45 pm the price had jumped to $ 116.00 and my saved cart was blank. Just what is apple doing?
I called apple and a Stan pickup the phone. He denied there was a price drop on the website. I had Three other people view the same page before. Asked about why my saved cart items were missing and he pleded ignorance but offered 15.00 OFF on purchases $ 100.00 or more.
Most UC bookstores will ask you for your student/staff ID before you can purchase it. Otherwise, they cannot sell you the item.
EDIT: sorry upon further search this HAS been covered many times already...sorry, next time i'll search more extensively before I post!!
The system uses a formula to determine the probability that the system was sold in the timeframe. This is why setting it to October 1st and inputting your serial number worked. It is impossible to verify each computer sold, unless sold at an Apple Store. If it accepted your serial number, you are good to go.
hm. I'll just have to find a friend that goes to UCSD to pick a copy up for me when i want to then if UCLA is over 69.