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I usually prefer to wait a couple of months to let them address any issue (if any)
Yes, that's what experience Apple users do (or should do)
Don't fall for MUST HAVE NOW mentality and wait for about 3 months.
Many times you even get more memory for the same price or some other improvement.

Always amazing how people shell out lots of money on beta products because they can't wait.
 
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