Update to Leopard/Buying new Mac

Hi,
I would like to buy a Mac sometime before I start college in the fall, but since it is so close to the release of Leopard, I'm wondering when I should buy it. Should I wait till after the release of Leopard? Or is there something where Apple will give you a free update if you buy the computer nearer to the release date of leopard?
Thanks in advance,
Daniel

Hi Daniel, and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
If it were me, I'd wait. If you purchase the Mac now, it will have Tiger pre-installed and you would have to upgrade to Leopard. And Apple being Apple, no one will know what the price will be for the upgrade until the day it hits the street. I honestly don't know if Apple would offer a free update if you buy so close to the release of Leopard... given their history, I kinda doubt it. One thing you can do is read more. The most recent issue of MacWorld magazine (July) in my mailbox today and there are several articles regarding Leopard.
If you buy a Mac now and being a student you qualify for a free iPod Nano! Read here: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore
Anyway... that's my two cents.
Carolyn

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