I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard build 10A432 on my 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo. I also have just received Windows 7 RTM a few days ago.
At a glance, both Operating Systems are completely functional and ready for release despite of some of the promised features missing on the current builds. There’s no biggie because those features are not as critical as I thought they would be.
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Now, a lot of people are talking about the possibility of Snow Leopard ship date to be August 28th, 2009. That’s only a few days away from the time-stamp of this post. Apple still says that Snow Leopard will ship sometimes in September 2009. We will all find out if the August 28th date is just a pure speculation. In the meantime, you can still order Snow Leopard direct from Apple and your favorite retailers.
To get Snow Leopard direct from Apple:
- Mac OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program
Qualifying purchase of computer or Xserve on or after June 8, 2009 that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard for $9.95 (Covers product plus shipping and handing fee. U.S. customers add appropriate sales tax).
This program ends December 26, 2009. The completed order form must be postmarked or faxed within 90 days of the date of the qualifying purchase. - Mac OS X Snow Leopard from Apple Store
Mac OS X Snow Leopard | $29
Mac OS X Snow Leopard Family Pack (5-user) | $49
Mac Box Set | $169
Mac Box Set Family Pack| $229
Mac OS X Server v10.6 Snow Leopard — Unlimited Client License
(U.S. Apple Store Link)
To get Snow Leopard from Amazon.com
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard | $29
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Family Pack (5-user) | $49
- Mac Box Set with Snow Leopard | $169
- Mac Box Set with Snow Leopard Family Pack (5-user) | $229
- Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard | $499
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Windows 7 is scheduled to be released on October 22nd, 2009. There are plethora of Windows 7 retail packages you can get. For informational purpose Amazon.com links are used to list available retail versions of Windows 7 SKU’s.
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade | $119
- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade | 199
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade | $219
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | $199
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Professional | $299
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate | $319
I’ll write more about the Windows 7 RTM if time permits.
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Disclaimer:
If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.
“If you buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Windows 7, I can buy this Canon Vixia HV40 HDV Camcorder or the Canon Vixia HFS100” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.