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codename - kitten

you mean this kitten?
http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyimages/556.png

The next big thing from Apple, will be codename in the family of Bears.
Grizzly! (forgot which version d)

but it sounded a bit, urm.. beasty?
;p

I know, thats why in co-relation, i did mention earlier that they won't be able to think of customers like me because it will be a never-ending situation. Tiger is doing well for my system, but it'll be good to have a copy of leopard. Wishful thinking, i had to mac up immediately because i couldnt do much with my previous PC. No complains but it will be great if by any chance i will be able to get the upgrade as well

I face the very same dilemma before buying this Macbook im typing on, only my dilemma's hardware-based.

My case would be, i need a replacement for my sold Vaio UX, and pronto. I see in Jonathan's case, you sound like you need one pretty soon too, otherwise you would have waited for solid news on Leopard's release. Apple has been pretty generous already to provide the Up-To-Date Program for the Leopard, and this has been traditionally the case for Tiger as well. If anyone would have looked into it, we all know history repeats itself, and in this case too as well. So no point pining and asking Apple to be nice enough to provide free Leopard for buyers xx days before, since the dissatisfaction will never end. I myself want a hardware guarantee that this Macbook i just for myself will not be superseded by the rumored new Macbook refresh coming this November, but hey, guess what? Im not waiting for another week just to hope that this rumor come true and i get the most recent refresh. So, what do i do? Get one and be happy with it, and in the Leopard's case, you have to draw the line somewhere. How much earlier can a purchase get before you are cut off the Up-To-Date Program? To me, Apple made the right decision, they announce Leopard, and you get one for every purchase made by then. It is only right to do so. IF you anything more, more whinings and pinings will happen to no end.

Hell, i myself would beat myself on the head, if i made my purchase and missed the Leopard boat. But i only have myself to blame if i do so for not planning my purchase well. And if i need the Macbook now and possibly miss the Leopard discounts , would it even matter then? Can you delay the inevitable? If you could , you wouldnt be pining for this, would you? And i if you couldnt, you would have already accepted the fact that you will have to give this boat a miss, and come to terms with it.

Me? Im gonna ignore all Macrumors.com, Appleinsider.com, Macslice.com, and Thinksecret.com articles or forum entries since the news of the new MAcbook refresh could come any moment now. But am i regretting this Macbook purchase? No way! I have come to terms that i will have my Macbook superseded in what may be less than two weeks, but if you play the waiting game, when will it end?

yea... it's true, if u really need it now, then buy then ! don't wait for the HOT coming new hardware upgrade of MB / MBP.
It would be never-ending story by then....
Buy when u need it.... then it would be the wise choice !

Is that means you got the new MacBook with Leopard pre-loaded it?

If yes, then I am happy. I can get my iMac this coming Sunday with Leopard on it, actually it is last Sunday. Got some problem with the payment but that is worth it as I can get my iMac with Leopard.

I didn't know my intonation previously sounded like i was whining all about it. I did mention specifically i had no regrets, simply pointing to the fact that i didn't guessed well in this waiting game. I've made my purchase, and i had to make that purchase. Simply going back and ranting about it wasn't about to get me anywhere. I was actually trying out my luck with one of the customer care member in Apple Brisbane before i posted in here, i know they had to draw a line, but i really didn't know when the confirmation date was made on leopard. I remember clearly when i made my purchase, the cut-off deadline wasn't that apparent yet. My lecturer and I are doing OS architecture on the current leopard, if its really that impressive and stable, i might be able to see if i can make my lecturer get the uni to pony-up a few copies for their beloved research student

LIke i said, it goes by history. Apple announces, the date starts from there. It was like that for Tiger as well. I was not there when Tiger first launches, and when that Up-To-Date Program happened for Tiger's launch, but it happened the same way back then as it was for Leopard now. So, it is a matter of waiting for Apple to announce Leopard's availability and then you will be safe, and be included in that Program.

It's no guessing game really, the indicator was to wait for Apple to anounce it.. You either have simply not the luxury of waiting for it, or are not made aware of this fact fom past experience.

If you do get included by preferential criteia on this, be assured that others will follow suit on your example, and it will never end. Same case with mine, and i swallowed the bitter end of that fact, and moved on. And seems like you have too, judging from your move to get your Universoty to cough up the copies.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Nov 1 2007, 09:39 AM

i understand how u feel jonathan...i've purchased items in the past slightly before price reduction, item refreshed etc...it sure drove me crazy...

This post has been edited by dawn152: Nov 1 2007, 12:03 PM

God, there's so many typos on that previous post of mine, it's embarassing!

My post also only reflect my own sad case as well, so if you think im bashing you, im also bashing myself.

On one end, it is good that Apple is taking progress forward with these constant refreshes, be it hardware or software-wise, but on the other hand, it's killer on the pockets of their end user. Not to mention the constant wait for the supposed next refresh, or opportunities missed due to purchases made beyond dates of uncertainties.

The waiting game will never end. So i thought, its just an OS, might as well just grab it when tiger was still stable and doing fine.
So far, leopard is doing fine with all the abuse my friends are putting it through, doesn't seemed buggy. The graphics are indeed eye-candy. What impresses us the most is the use of time machine, its a very innovative and easy way for system restore.I'll be anticipating the first patch to come out soon. I am getting a MBP anytime next year, so i just hope that nothing's changed much in leopard. Tiger was revolutionary, leopard was an enhancement to the revolution.

Problem with Time Machine is that it needs its own space, formatted to its liking. I planned earlier on using it on the WD MyBook i have, but with this requirement, I need to either find another storage medium to store my 300+ Gb vacation videos so that i can format it to use with Time Machine, or get another one. Both prospective arent that feasible at the moment.

Anybody knows how much space is needed and how far back in time with that space can you go back in time? Or does everything depends on how much you want to backup at a particular time?

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Nov 1 2007, 09:43 PM

Apple Malaysia said its Typo Error and just cancel the "5" at the Rm395

Got my Imac on Sep (damn) which not entitled to get RM39 offer for leopard). Upgraded it last week with leopard (cost me RM509).

Just bought a MBP yesterday and ordered the Leopard for RM39. My question is, can I install my new MBP with the leopard that I bought last week for my imac instead of waiting for Apple to send the new one from S'pore?

Legally, no. The Leopard you bought only applies for ONE Mac. If you do install on the MBP, it's somewhat piracy.

But, who will know eh

But since he already paid the RM39 for the upgrade i think it's legal. Coz it's just a different disc. Correct me if im wrong

Sorry, I'm totally new for apple stuff. Wondering whether there'll be problem when register my leopard online. I can't remember if the leopard need to register online during my imac installation.

Thanks for info, folks.

For those who got their apple b4 the launching leopard, did you manage to get your CD from MAC SG?

i already fax the form to them but havent received yet

Cycom just offered RM470 stock clearance....free leopard t-shirt summore