Im about to buy my first mac. i need help tho!!

i am ready to buy my first macbook pro. Should i go ahead and buy one now before lion is out? or wait untill lion is out? please help!!
thanks- Cameron

I would recommend you to get it when lion osx comes out. Anyway, it is just round the corner And based on eww's statement, Lion osx will be free for you, while others have to upgrade with $29.99.
But if you are in a rush to get a mac, then you can just get it now. Anyway, lion osx is only $29.99, which is an excellent price for the new software

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