Should I wait to buy a new Macbook?

Should I wait to buy a a new Macbook until the Mountain Lion Software comes out?

I wouldn't wait - you are eligible to get Mountain Lion download free if you buy a new MacBook now, and it'll tkae Apple a few days (longer if not purchased directly from the Apple Store) to update the image. You aren't missing anything placing the order now.

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  • Scared of buying a new Macbook - help!

    Scared of buying a new Macbook!
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  • Buying a new macbook/leopard..

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    -Thanks
    Message was edited by: jayjay24

    jayjay24 wrote:
    Alright, so I've never owned any kind of Mac computer, ever. I'm seriously thinking about switching to Mac, and buying the new Aluminum Macbook.
    I'm going to start school in the fall of 09 for Music Production.
    Good. Work hard and save up. Your buying window has yet to open.
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    State-of-the-art. Period.
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    Simply put, if your dream is capturing that once-in-a-lifetime session or live performance from that great new artist you're producing, you want some screen space to run the hi-end software on the road. And so you will not need a desktop Mac for audio. The MacBook Pro does that job with plenty of power to spare. If you're a sound designer/composer, you need more processing power. Same for HD video or animation (like Pixar). So those folks need the desktop machine with the multi-core processing. Zoom!
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    You'll also need to get good mics and a FireWire "mixer" to outfit yourself fully and go record. So save now!
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    Pretty much. Go to your nearby Apple Store and check it out.
    Can I still use a Mouse with the new Macbooks?
    Sure! Only one question: Wired or not?
    I have yet to see anyone use a Mouse with their new Mac.
    LOL! We have a copy of the "free limited edition" MacWorld New York 2000 Pro Mouse (1-button!) that hooks up to our MB AL in workstation mode. I'll have to record some video of it now . . .
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    -Thanks
    More to come. Save now, study and work hard. Don't get too excited too soon! You'll be glad you did.
    ''86

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    Nick,
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    Hello i buy  a new macbook air white i5 ivy bridge processor and when i play a game the cpu themperature is 88-100c it is normal?

    One thing I should add. While "normal", it doesn't make it preferrrable that you should be always running near the maximum capability of the unit. The new 2012 MBA's are outfitted with CPU's that have a maximum running temp of 115 degrees C. (the 2011's were rated at 100 degrees C.)
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