About the Leopard

[spug]

Hey, I got a question here;

In October, when the Leopard is gonna come out, will Apple start selling all of their computers along with it? How will it affect the price?
Is it worth buying a Mac now (with Tiger), and then update it to Leopard later on? :???:

Thanks!

[Slewis]

Null.

[Ireland]

Hey, I got a question here;

In October, when the Leopard is gonna come out, will Apple start selling all of their computers along with it? How will it affect the price?
Is it worth buying a Mac now (with Tiger), and then update it to Leopard later on? :???:

Thanks!
They will be the same price for the same product, and I'd definitely get one now if you want one.

[troberts]

Leopard will cost $129, I'm not sure how they handle upgrades but all new Macs sold on Leopard's launch day should come with it installed.

Sebastian
I believe Apple will give you an upgrade disk if your Mac doesn't have the current OS pre-installed. This means reinstalls will always be a two-step process; (1) install Tiger from the disk that came with your Mac, then (2) use the upgrade disks to get Leopard installed. I believe the same goes for the iLife suite when a new Mac is purchased with the old version pre-installed, but the newest version is available for sale.

[spug]

I believe Apple will give you an upgrade disk if your Mac doesn't have the current OS pre-installed. This means reinstalls will always be a two-step process; (1) install Tiger from the disk that came with your Mac, then (2) use the upgrade disks to get Leopard installed. I believe the same goes for the iLife suite when a new Mac is purchased with the old version pre-installed, but the newest version is available for sale.

So basically, I just should get a Mac now?

[bobmarksdale]

So basically, I just should get a Mac now?

And by now you mean after tuesday, right? Actually if you want/need to save the $129, you will have to wait until A.) Leopard comes out in October, or B.) They announce the date for Leopard and offer a free upgrade coupon for purchases before it comes out (hopefully).

[Kickaha]

1) When Leopard is released, all machines will ship with it included.
2) If, after Leopard is released, you get a machine that was shipped with 10.4 (ie, one shipped out before Leopard was released, but sold after), you can get a 'free' upgrade from Apple, where 'free' = cost of shipping, handling, and media, which is usually $20.
3) *Usually* major OS releases have come with a caveat - if you purchased your machine within 30 days prior to Leopard's release, you can get that $20 special. If more than 30 days before, then you have to pay the full $129. No idea if they'll do that this time though.

Basic rule of thumb - if you can wait, do so. You'll get a better machine/OS for the price. If you can't wait, then buy now, because you actually need to get work done.

There's a press conference next Tuesday concerning new products, so definitely don't buy before then.

[troberts]

So basically, I just should get a Mac now?
I say wait for Leopard unless you absolutely need a Mac now because Leopard is tentatively scheduled for an October release which is only 57-86 days away. I expect Steve to give us an update as to when it will be released even if is "Still scheduled for an October release."

[spug]

Thanks alot everyone!!
I believe it's worth waiting! :)

[aryayush]

Yes, it is. Good decision. :)

[ZachPruckowski]

I believe Apple will give you an upgrade disk if your Mac doesn't have the current OS pre-installed. This means reinstalls will always be a two-step process; (1) install Tiger from the disk that came with your Mac, then (2) use the upgrade disks to get Leopard installed. I believe the same goes for the iLife suite when a new Mac is purchased with the old version pre-installed, but the newest version is available for sale.

Leopard disks (and all other upgrade disks from Apple) allow for a clean-install. This would make what you describe unnecessary.