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<blockquote data-quote="Cujo" data-source="post: 267599" data-attributes="member: 21399"><p>The latest news I've read is that Leopard is due out in Spring of 2007 (bottom of this thread: <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/10/20061012222519.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/10/20061012222519.shtml</a>).</p><p></p><p>It all depends on your need for a new system possibly and if you wanted to wait. I purchased my Mac knowing that the core software I was going to be using (Adobe CS2 Suite) wasn't a universal binary for about a year (at the time of my purchase) but I knew I couldn't wait either (this turned out true as my Windows PC's HDD just died last week). So it's basically timing and the question if you don't mind spending another $100-$200 for the upgrade of the new OS when it comes out.</p><p></p><p>The link you provided at Amazon is for the 17" iMac and it says it's out of stock or discontinued. I also looked up the 20" iMac and it said the same thing.</p><p></p><p>Buying a Mac at this time as well you should be prepared for it to be outdated/replaced in about a 6-8 month time span with the new processors coming out. If you're holding out for the new OS you might be cool to hold out for the newer upgraded version of the iMac as well (if they up the processor on it).</p><p></p><p>I purchased my Mac through a local retailer (not an Apple store). The price wasn't any different but I didn't have to pay for shipping etc so it worked out that way. I'm not sure if you have any retailers where you are but it might be something to look into. Sometimes the price is cheaper online but after you factor in shipping/handling/freight charges it makes the price more -- just something to be aware of.</p><p></p><p>I think I semi-touched on some of your questions and I'm sure more experienced users will be able to help out a bit more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cujo, post: 267599, member: 21399"] The latest news I've read is that Leopard is due out in Spring of 2007 (bottom of this thread: [url]http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/10/20061012222519.shtml[/url]). It all depends on your need for a new system possibly and if you wanted to wait. I purchased my Mac knowing that the core software I was going to be using (Adobe CS2 Suite) wasn't a universal binary for about a year (at the time of my purchase) but I knew I couldn't wait either (this turned out true as my Windows PC's HDD just died last week). So it's basically timing and the question if you don't mind spending another $100-$200 for the upgrade of the new OS when it comes out. The link you provided at Amazon is for the 17" iMac and it says it's out of stock or discontinued. I also looked up the 20" iMac and it said the same thing. Buying a Mac at this time as well you should be prepared for it to be outdated/replaced in about a 6-8 month time span with the new processors coming out. If you're holding out for the new OS you might be cool to hold out for the newer upgraded version of the iMac as well (if they up the processor on it). I purchased my Mac through a local retailer (not an Apple store). The price wasn't any different but I didn't have to pay for shipping etc so it worked out that way. I'm not sure if you have any retailers where you are but it might be something to look into. Sometimes the price is cheaper online but after you factor in shipping/handling/freight charges it makes the price more -- just something to be aware of. I think I semi-touched on some of your questions and I'm sure more experienced users will be able to help out a bit more. [/QUOTE]
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