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    Still waiting for Leopard?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by pbollin, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. pbollin

    pbollin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I for one am still waiting for Leopard to be included before I buy a new MBP. I just want the new features, especially having Bootcamp preinstalled. In addition, waiting until October will mean that I will get roughly a MBP with LED screen from the 20th week of production, which should be enough time to work out any early bugs in the new screen and graphics card. I am sure there aren't any, but just to be safe. Besides, my Macbook is still very capable and I only play games on my desktop.
     
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  2. Xander

    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Kudos to you, good sir.

    Good point, but someone has to go first. I'm just waiting to read some reviews.
     
    Xander, Jun 5, 2007
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    this is basically just a spec. update. Its considerable- but there aren't really going to be any bugs- except

    that LED screen might have some kinks in it. i dont know about that.

    The new graphics card / santa rosa platform / more memory aren't going to cause any issues though.

    In fact, the new components are probably going to remove any remaining heat issues and extend battery life somewhat.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 5, 2007
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  4. pbollin

    pbollin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I still want it to have a user replaceable HD like the Macbook. Then I would really like the MBP. I also wouldn't mind a 14" screen, as the 13.3" seems a little to small and the 15" is a little to big.
     
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    Inspired911 Notebook Consultant

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    It would be nice to have Leopard right away. But I need a new laptop pretty soon, so I can't wait for Leopard. Is it easy to upgrade to a new OS X?
     
    Inspired911, Jun 5, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Yeah, it's really easy to upgrade the Mac OS. Insert DVD, restart, follow instructions, click buttons, and wait about 1/10 the amount of time it would take to upgrade Windows. A baby monkey could do it.
     
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    Rodster Merica

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    I'm waiting for Leopard before I buy my next Mac. I always look at it as a $129 discount if you wait for the OS instead of buying a system now and then buying the OS when it's released later this year.

    Leopard has me all jazzed up.
     
    Rodster, Jun 5, 2007
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