Should I Buy one now?

I am a lifetime Windows user, and I hate it. I have wanted to get a Mac for a long time now, and when they teamed with Intel, it seemed perfect. When this new Macbook came out that was in my price range, I did a little research. I noticed that the new OS Leopard is comming out in late '06. I have read about the boot camp thing for that and would be intrested in that because I do use alot of Windows programs and it woudld be very nice to be able to run it when I needed. Would it be smart to buy the MacBook now and upgrade the OS when it is releaced, or should I just wait untill a new computer is releaced with it already on there, or will it even matter at all? Thanks

John,
First of all, welcome to the Mac community/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png You have taken your first step/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png I was in your shoes last April myself/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png Before that, I had turned my PC in "looking" like a mac and all the fun stuff, and yet I was still drooling over the beauty of the original macs. Switching to Apple was DEFINITELY the right choice for me/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png I love it/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png And while I still respect the choices of people who don't want to try Apple products, I think they are missing out/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png
Now, as per your question of whether to buy it now or not, I see your dilemma and also of Masna's claim that "you will never buy a computer then" if you keep waiting. Its compelling to wait for the "right" moment. Actually, I am (once again) in your shoes because I just sold my iBook and am also looking to buy a MacBook soon. But I am hoping/planning to control my emotions for another month or two.
I am holding off because Fall is coming, which means GOOD DEALS/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png August and September are the times when schools open, and so the tech stores have all nice little offers going on/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png For instance, I bought a Mac Mini last september, and here is what I got:
1) Mac Mini (retail value)
2) LCD Monitor ($30 off)
3) Microsoft Office: Student (FREE after rebate)
4) Apple Bluetooth Mouse (FREE after rebate)
5) Apple Bluetooth Keyboard (FREE after rebate)
6) Epson Printer (FREE after rebate)
That was really a sweet deal/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png I know deals like that don't come everyday, but I am guessing you can AT LEAST get a FREE printer :o)
At the end, it all depends on your situation. If you can hold off, I would recommend holding it out for at least August or even September. If you can't hold off that long, then just get one tomorrow/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png You won't regret it either way :-D
Good Luck/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png And welcome once again/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png :o)

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