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When are you buying Panther?
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Will you be an early adopter or wait it out for a while?
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Boom!- I already whipped out the plastic and preordered. 
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Same here. I bought it 5 minutes ago online! 
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Mar 2003
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A Proud Mac User Since: 03/24/03
Apple Computer: MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3 GB Memory, 120 GB HD
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Dec 2000
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There should be a poll option for preorder. ^^ That's what I just did.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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I'll buy it as soon as it is available.
Just like every other OS X upgrade.
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Moderator Emeritus  Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Austin, MN, USA
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Originally posted by Zimphire:
I'll buy it as soon as it is available.
Just like every other OS X upgrade.
It is available. Get out the credit card! (Unless you're driving to a store to buy it on the 24th...
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2003
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I have to call the Apple Store and ask what type of shipping I need in order to get it by Friday the 24th. If it's not the free shipping I'll just go to a store on Saturday or Sunday.
Originally posted by Xeo:
It is available. Get out the credit card! (Unless you're driving to a store to buy it on the 24th...
I think that's what he means.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Originally posted by Apfhex:
There should be a poll option for preorder. ^^ That's what I just did.
And you'll be getting it on October 24. 
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jan 2001
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OK, I just had an evil thought on how to get the cheap upgrade from Apple.
On this page: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...mber=M9231LL/A
It asks you to put in the model of machine you have, the serial number and when you bought it. Since most of us have machines that don't quality for the $20 upgrade, you can just go to CompUSA and write down the serial number of a machine that hasn't been sold yet. Fill in that serial number and order your cheap copy of Panther.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Originally posted by RAzaRazor:
OK, I just had an evil thought on how to get the cheap upgrade from Apple.
On this page: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...mber=M9231LL/A
It asks you to put in the model of machine you have, the serial number and when you bought it. Since most of us have machines that don't quality for the $20 upgrade, you can just go to CompUSA and write down the serial number of a machine that hasn't been sold yet. Fill in that serial number and order your cheap copy of Panther.
Damn, that is evil...
I want the upgrade, but I'm not willing to sink that low... Plus when the person the buys the system sends it in... they are going to be on to you... I'm sure they aren't going to come after you, but at the same time...
I'm wondering who the people are that aren't going to upgrade "any time soon" as in the poll. Are they crazy or just tight on cash...
You get a faster system, tons of eye candy and free upgrades for the next 18 months, iChatAV, etc. etc.
I'm considering Panther Server!
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Hopefully getting it for Christmas (buying it myself or as a prezzie)... THen again, maybe I won't be buying it myself just yet, have to pay for this first...
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It'll be much easier if you just comply.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jan 2001
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I guess I'll download from Apple's developer site, when it comes out.
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Yesterday, with my G5 Up-to-Date goodness.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Houston, Texas
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Wow, almost 80% are early-adopters. Hope it makes my TiBook 400 last another 6 months for me.
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Dec 2001
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OK, I just had an evil thought on how to get the cheap upgrade from Apple.
You might as well just copy the CD from someone else at that point since you're not legit anyway.
Of course on this board, everyone is going to dive in right away. I'm going to be waiting a bit to see if I can get it for free through my school (they've had site licenses for 10.1 and 10.2) and if not I'll probably buy the student version.
It's too bad the family pack is for people living in the same household... I bet if they gave volume discounts they would sell like hotcakes.
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Senior User
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Livingston NJ USA
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Originally posted by TheIceMan:
Same here. I bought it 5 minutes ago online!
Same here!
Meow.
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA
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already pre-ordered it. so technically, i guess i already bought it. but i checked oct 24.
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Jun 2002
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what about the option "I will pirate it"?
(Not that I will, I have preordered it. But it would make the whole poll more "down to earth".)
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: California
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I would have pre-ordered already... but I'm planning to order a Dual G5 by the beginning of November.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Feb 2000
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I was going to just go buy it at the Apple event at the Clarendon VA Apple store, but decided to simply order it online. I'm guessing I'll have it earlier in the afternoon and have the extra time to install a new HD and RAM.
Now that I did buy it online, it's not going to show up until the middle of November!!!
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Mar 2003
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I thought about ordering it from maczone and not have to worry about tax and driving.
Then I thought, I guess I will go to the hour long CompUSA party and buy it there... Hey, I might get something for free that way.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: CO
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FWIW: I've been keeping a copy of Panther in my Amazon shopping cart (watching for the ole $50 rebate  ).
So I click on it occasionally and I notice that its sales ranking among Amz software went from #123 on Oct 10 to #32 ! on Oct 13.
Bunch of folks are looking to get it with free shipping, I guess!
About the rebate... closest Amz has come so far is a *discounted price*: $129.00. "Save 99�" they exclaim. 
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Over at the Duke University Mecical Centers Panther is in great need. They have just implemented new security requirments to be taken by all labs, and Panther has many of the new requirements built in. (Remote Administration, File Vault, Password from sleep, improved software update, etc.) They will also need the speed of Panther as probably 30% of their macs are older iMacs. Us guys cant wait to start installing Panther!
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Senior User
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I'm not going to call an ambulance this time because then you won't learn anything.
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Somewhere, but not here.
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Originally posted by RAzaRazor:
OK, I just had an evil thought on how to get the cheap upgrade from Apple.
On this page: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...mber=M9231LL/A
It asks you to put in the model of machine you have, the serial number and when you bought it. Since most of us have machines that don't quality for the $20 upgrade, you can just go to CompUSA and write down the serial number of a machine that hasn't been sold yet. Fill in that serial number and order your cheap copy of Panther.
...apparently this "trick" may not work (and no, i did not try....)...from what i read elsewhere, the up-to-date online order won't work unless the hardware has been *registered* with apple by the purchaser.
and to answer the poll....i am an early adopter...pre-order for me!
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Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA
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Originally posted by nobitacu:
Already ordered.
I already preordered it and, anticipating problems, prereturned it for a full prerefund. Then I preordered 10.3.1.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: The City Of Diamonds
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It depends... Normally i'll buy it if I know that there aran't major problems. If there are then I'll wait for 10.3.1 . And if I don't have the money I pirate it.
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Utah
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Can anyone answer the following:
a) If I preorder, will it SHIP on the 24th, or will I RECEIVE it on the 24th?
b) Will I be able to go to CompUSA and buy it on the 24th?
Cheers
Scott
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Floreeda
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so wheres the choice "i will buy the damn thing once i have 130$ to blow"
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Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Isle of Manhattan
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I'll be buying Panther the moment the Apple Store in Soho has 'em. This release sounds almost too good to be true - 20-30% speed gains?! Yeah baby, I'm there.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Trapped in the depths of my mind
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Originally posted by midwinter:
Can anyone answer the following:
a) If I preorder, will it SHIP on the 24th, or will I RECEIVE it on the 24th?
b) Will I be able to go to CompUSA and buy it on the 24th?
Cheers
Scott
Scott,
My receipt from ordering through the Apple Store says: "PM Delivery 10/24"
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Utah
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Originally posted by TheIceMan:
Scott,
My receipt from ordering through the Apple Store says: "PM Delivery 10/24"
Which shipping method did you choose?
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Moderator  Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Pre-ordered via the up-to-date...
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Mar 2003
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I preordered too. $69 at educational store! Woohoohoo!!
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