Buy MBP now or wait for Leopard release?

Hi All, long time Windows user here, getting ready to make the switch to Mac as my laptop is dying.
My question, not being familiar with how Apple updates its product line, if I buy a MBP (17") now, is Apple likely to release a new model with different hardware with Leopard, or in the very near future?
I've been watching all year, and know that the MBP's were just updated, which is why I'm finally ready to switch, I wanted a 512 meg video card, and 4 gigs of ram.
Also, I will have to run Windows, either in Boot Camp or Parallels, as I have some high end sewing and embroidery software that is Windows only. Would I be better off with Xp or Vista... and whichever, can I just buy an OEM copy for half the cost, since I'll only be using it on the new Mac?
Thank you very much!
CJ

Hi, Apple will certainly include Leopard on it's next Macbook Pro update. When that will happen only Apple knows for sure. Some talk around says maybe in August or October. I just bought a new Macbook Pro equipped with Safari of course and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I was aware that Leopard is coming but I simply did not want to wait. Besides I can always install Leopard at a later date if need be. Safari does everything I want it to do, so it was a no brainer for me.
Whether or not Apple will update its video card to 512mb remains to be seen.
Prior to buying this Macbook Pro I also used Windows XP and Vista Ultimate. Vista is a memory hog and runs slowly on computers even with 2 gb of ram which I had. I was not impressed with Vista. I much preferred XP.
I don't know what the legal implications are if you buy an OEM Windows disc and install it on another computer. Maybe someone who knows copyright law can chime in.

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