Should I get my MBP or should I wait

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  1. Coltconn, Apr 18, 2011

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    I'm getting a MBP in early June for graduation. I was wondering if anyone thought it would be a good idea to wait for Lion to come out, or to just go ahead and get it (probably June 4). I really think that lion would be a great OS for me, but I don't want to have to pay for the upgrade or the headaches of upgrading. What do you think I should do?
     
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  2. ozreth, Apr 18, 2011

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    Well there is no headache of upgrading a mac OS. You just pop the disc in, make a sandwich, eat it, play with lion.
     
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  3. tobygw, Apr 18, 2011

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    I would probably just get it, especially since Mac OSX upgrades are usually pretty inexpensive and simple. However I think that Lion might actually be out by then. If it's just like a week or two you have to wait though, then just wait.
     
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  4. Apple 26.2, Apr 18, 2011

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    Lion will be a great OS for many people... but that's no reason to wait for it. Get the MBP and enjoy it now!
     
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  5. Coltconn, Apr 18, 2011

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    Thanks for the advice!
     
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  6. apolloa, Apr 18, 2011
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    I would wait for what they say at the WWDC whenever it is, but it's around June time I think? they will most likely announce a release date then I should think?
     
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  7. kobyh15, Apr 18, 2011

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    I think WWDC is June 6-10. I would get it as soon as you can. Enjoy the computer, I am graduating college mid-May and already have my 13" i7 MBP that I bought myself as a graduation present (also to be used in medical school)! Let Lion come out and see if anyone is having any problems with it, then upgrade.
     
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  8. acedickson, Apr 18, 2011

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    Those should be the instructions included with OS X.

    OP, don't wait too long. If the release date hasn't been announced by early June, I would buy. If it has then you can make an informed decision.
     
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  9. Coltconn, Apr 19, 2011

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    Ok, thanks everyone. I'll wait for wwdc :)
     
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  10. ender land, Apr 19, 2011

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    if you are a student it might be worth it to get the discounted iPod deal as well if you wait a bit
     
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