New Convert to MBP

[katdadee]

Hey family, I am a new convert from PC mad to MBP D) and I was wondering if this is normal; I purchased my MBP on Monday 12-31-07 under the impression that it would come pre-installed with Leopard but when I turned it on and went through the initial setup I found that it has Tiger on it and not Leopard. It did come with an upgrade disk, but I was under the impression that it would be pre-installed with Leopard. Is this normal? If it is not what should I do? Thanks... Amp

 

[SubaruNation555]

It's normal, mine came that way too. I purchased my MacBook Pro at an Apple retail store and I guess it was older inventory with Tiger installed from the factory and the store just dropped in a Leopard disk.

I just did an erase and install of Leopard and the computer is chugging alone just fine.

 

[GimmeSlack12]

Just install Leopard. Its strange that the MBP you got had the drop in disc, this is what Apple Did initially after Leopard was released.

 

[Osprey]

The one I bought my husband that arrived on December 17 came with Leopard pre-installed. I was hoping it wouldn't because I wanted the option of using Tiger for awhile. It may be because his was a CTO and the stock machines may have already had Tiger on them and it was easier for Apple to just put in the Leopard disk.

 

[BanjoBanker]

If you bought your MBP from an Apple store, I am a little surprised Leopard was not installed. However, if you bought from a third party, I am not surprised. Our local guy still has a couple of MBPs without Leopard he tells me. Since you are new to Mac, follow the advice to do a clean install. Welcome to the club

 

[katdadee]

Thank you guys and gals for responding. I am going to just install Leopard and keep it moving. I am soooo ready to become intimate with my MBP... Oh before I forget thanks for welcoming me to the club. I look forward to it...