Lion update - Go for it

After waiting for the bugs to go away and sweating for several weeks after reading all the reviwes and issues with updating Lion, I decided to go for it.
I first updated my iMac. All went flawlessly. Then i did my Macbook pro. Same. So you may have issues updating it but I had none. Go for it! It is worth it.

Lion upgrade questions and answers:  Apple Support Communities
You may want to hold off upgrading to Lion for a bit and check with the HP site to see if they will update their HP software for Lion compatbility.

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  • To Apple   I'm buy MACBOOK PRO 13" on 20 JULY 2012 @ apple store fifth avenue Part Number MD101LL/A Serial number C0******DTY3 They say can download update free for program OS X Mountain Lion when arrived But when i download

    To Apple
    I'm buy MACBOOK PRO 13" on 20 JULY 2012 @ apple store fifth avenue
    Part Number MD101LL/A
    Serial number C0******DTY3
    They say can download update free for program OS X Mountain Lion when arrived
    But when i download why it charge to me...
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    <Edited by Host>

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  • Will I have to pay for the OS Lion Update?

    So I just recently purchased a 13" Macbook Pro, it arrived yesterday, 5/6. I will be away and won't be able to open and start it up until June 1st.
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  • Will internet recovery work on my mid 2010 MBP with yosemite and the firmare internet recovoery update designed for OS lion

    will internet recovery work on my mid 2010 MBP with yosemite and the firmare internet recovery update designed for OS lion

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