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mikey · 17 August 2009, 01:48 PM

I am very excited about this OSX coming in Sept has anyone preordered?

vh_bu98 · 17 August 2009, 01:57 PM

Nope, I'm going to wait until it comes to Best Buy so I can get my reward points.

RedBaronF2001 · 17 August 2009, 01:58 PM

Pre-ordered the family pack (I have 3 MacBooks)

Let's hope it cures the "bloat" OS X 10.5.x has suffered.

Lol-x · 17 August 2009, 04:38 PM

Well if it means that my hardware will now have to be upgraded (because of more resource intensive software) I'm not going to be very happy.

I'll probably upgrade, but I'll check it out first to see what the benefits are overall.

Ultraman · 17 August 2009, 05:49 PM

Awww...

I just purchased a iMac over the weekend and didn't realised there is new version of the operating system emerging soon.

I'm noob to Macs,

is this going to be a better OS than the existing one?

BigHat · 17 August 2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaronF2001

Pre-ordered the family pack (I have 3 MacBooks)

Let's hope it cures the "bloat" OS X 10.5.x has suffered.

Same. Actually the family pack is five licenses for $49 vs a single license for $29 here in the US. I read good things about it. It's not a new feature laden update, but rather a smaller, tighter set of code. You should not need to upgrade hardware to use it. Unlike MS software, this should make your existing hardware run snappier.

If you just bought a new Mac you're getting the same layout and nearly the same features and can upgrade for $10 (S&H fee only) so don't worry.

Here"s what Apple is saying:
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/06/08macosx.html

Lion · 17 August 2009, 07:52 PM

I am looking forward to Snow Leopard because I hope it fixes my computer problem. My Mac was bought in Jan. 2008 and has been running flawlessly until the Safari 4.0 came out last month. Now my computer slows down and goes into loading mode for 10 seconds or longer to load programs and surf the internet. All the Tech support can tell me is to reload my rescue disks and not load the upgraded Safari 4.0. It took me 4 1/2 hours to reload plus the updates and then was told that Safari 4.02 would fix this and it didn't so I'm back to square one!!!

Brunotheboxer · 17 August 2009, 09:16 PM

Preordered.

Deep Sea · 17 August 2009, 10:28 PM

I'll get it in October when I head back to the US. I'm running 10.4.11 now in a Macbook Pro, and it runs great. I had a little problem when I downloaded the last security update, but I reloaded the system and now things work good.

I am, however, disappointed in the internal Superdrive. It's a piece of crap, so hopefully the new OS will correct some of it's issues. I'm not holding my breath, but we'll see. Having had numerous Mac's over the years, this one runs the best. I hope Snow Leopard will improve that!

RedBaronF2001 · 17 August 2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Same. Actually the family pack is five licenses for $49 vs a single license for $29 here in the US. I read good things about it. It's not a new feature laden update, but rather a smaller, tighter set of code. You should not need to upgrade hardware to use it. Unlike MS software, this should make your existing hardware run snappier.

If you just bought a new Mac you're getting the same layout and nearly the same features and can upgrade for $10 (S&H fee only) so don't worry.

Here"s what Apple is saying:
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/06/08macosx.html

I've got a few buddies (I'm in IT) who have been running beta versions of 10.6 and they report good things to me. 10.5.x has been pretty good - but you can feel the "bloat" from all the features.

10.6 aka "Snow Leopard" is a re-write of 10.x with leaner code and true 64-bit native applications. What this means for us is faster boot times, render times, and load times. Hopefully stability will improve too (with third party apps).

iSellJerseyShore · 17 August 2009, 11:19 PM

Pre-ordered for $9.95, can't wait!

-Frankie

TheDude · 18 August 2009, 01:21 AM

I have access to it, but I haven't bothered trying to mess with it yet.

mikey · 18 August 2009, 01:12 PM

I will honestly say from experience Tiger 10.4.11 is by far the most stable on any mac powerpc and intel. However, Tiger runs better on those ibooks and powerbooks and leopard runs fine on intel macs. By the way, snow leopard is intel only macs.

Lion · 18 August 2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSellJerseyShore

Pre-ordered for $9.95, can't wait!

-Frankie

How do you and where did you go to purchase the Snow Leopard for $9.95???
Apple is telling me it will cost $29.95 or more.....

BigHat · 18 August 2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

How do you and where did you go to purchase the Snow Leopard for $9.95???
Apple is telling me it will cost $29.95 or more.....

Read the press release above. If you bought a Mac lately you just pay shipping and handling ($9.95).

Brunotheboxer · 18 August 2009, 10:47 PM

I also got it for $9.95 as I bought a mac book pro in July.

iSellJerseyShore · 19 August 2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Read the press release above. If you bought a Mac lately you just pay shipping and handling ($9.95).

Exactamundo! I purchased my Macbook Pro about 3 weeks ago so I qualify for the discounted upgrade.

-Frankie

mikey · 19 August 2009, 11:12 AM

Did you guys get the sealed Macbook Pro or the 15" with removable battery?

Ultraman · 19 August 2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

If you just bought a new Mac you're getting the same layout and nearly the same features and can upgrade for $10 (S&H fee only) so don't worry.

Here"s what Apple is saying:
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/06/08macosx.html

Goody!

frostie · 19 August 2009, 11:25 AM

Leaked images. Not sure if they are real.

Brunotheboxer · 19 August 2009, 11:45 AM

Nice Frostie.

frostie · 19 August 2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Nice Frostie.

Thanks

diablojota · 19 August 2009, 12:45 PM

I'm totally getting it. It'll be a great companion to my new MacBook Air.

mikey · 19 August 2009, 03:10 PM

Snow Leopard is definitely going on my Macbook Air!

Lol-x · 19 August 2009, 04:11 PM

Thanks Frostie, I needed a new avatar.
I just hope the new version lives up to the AppleSpin of it being a better system (faster on my old Mac Mini)

frostie · 19 August 2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Thanks Frostie, I needed a new avatar.
I just hope the new version lives up to the AppleSpin of it being a better system (faster on my old Mac Mini)

17 August 2009, 01:48 PM	#1
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Snow Leopard I am very excited about this OSX coming in Sept has anyone preordered?

17 August 2009, 04:38 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,589	Well if it means that my hardware will now have to be upgraded (because of more resource intensive software) I'm not going to be very happy. I'll probably upgrade, but I'll check it out first to see what the benefits are overall. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

17 August 2009, 05:49 PM	#5
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Awww...I just purchased a iMac over the weekend and didn't realised there is new version of the operating system emerging soon. I'm noob to Macs, is this going to be a better OS than the existing one?

17 August 2009, 07:52 PM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I am looking forward to Snow Leopard because I hope it fixes my computer problem. My Mac was bought in Jan. 2008 and has been running flawlessly until the Safari 4.0 came out last month. Now my computer slows down and goes into loading mode for 10 seconds or longer to load programs and surf the internet. All the Tech support can tell me is to reload my rescue disks and not load the upgraded Safari 4.0. It took me 4 1/2 hours to reload plus the updates and then was told that Safari 4.02 would fix this and it didn't so I'm back to square one!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

17 August 2009, 10:28 PM	#9
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I'll get it in October when I head back to the US. I'm running 10.4.11 now in a Macbook Pro, and it runs great. I had a little problem when I downloaded the last security update, but I reloaded the system and now things work good. I am, however, disappointed in the internal Superdrive. It's a piece of crap, so hopefully the new OS will correct some of it's issues. I'm not holding my breath, but we'll see. Having had numerous Mac's over the years, this one runs the best. I hope Snow Leopard will improve that! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

17 August 2009, 01:57 PM	#2
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Nope, I'm going to wait until it comes to Best Buy so I can get my reward points.

17 August 2009, 01:58 PM	#3
RedBaronF2001 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 575	Pre-ordered the family pack (I have 3 MacBooks) Let's hope it cures the "bloat" OS X 10.5.x has suffered.

17 August 2009, 09:16 PM	#8
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Preordered.

17 August 2009, 11:19 PM	#11
iSellJerseyShore "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Frankie Location: NJ - JerseyShore Watch: GMT-Master IIc Posts: 1,023	Pre-ordered for $9.95, can't wait! -Frankie

18 August 2009, 01:21 AM	#12
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I have access to it, but I haven't bothered trying to mess with it yet.

18 August 2009, 01:12 PM	#13
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I will honestly say from experience Tiger 10.4.11 is by far the most stable on any mac powerpc and intel. However, Tiger runs better on those ibooks and powerbooks and leopard runs fine on intel macs. By the way, snow leopard is intel only macs.

18 August 2009, 10:47 PM	#16
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I also got it for $9.95 as I bought a mac book pro in July.

19 August 2009, 11:12 AM	#18
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Did you guys get the sealed Macbook Pro or the 15" with removable battery?

19 August 2009, 11:25 AM	#20
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Leaked images. Not sure if they are real. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

19 August 2009, 11:45 AM	#21
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Nice Frostie.

19 August 2009, 12:45 PM	#23
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I'm totally getting it. It'll be a great companion to my new MacBook Air. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

19 August 2009, 03:10 PM	#24
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Snow Leopard is definitely going on my Macbook Air!

19 August 2009, 04:11 PM	#25
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,589	Thanks Frostie, I needed a new avatar. I just hope the new version lives up to the AppleSpin of it being a better system (faster on my old Mac Mini) __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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