I agree. I also am looking into purchasing an Apple. I unfortunately want the $4k model. I do wish they would release OS X for everyone, and become a primarily software company, which is what they do best.

Although it seems that going to Intel hardware will be a big hit, I truly wish they would have stayed with PowerPC architecture, as it was reported that a breakthrough came right after they decided to abandon it. Or what would have been cooler still…an AMD Apple with a completely new processor, leaving behind all the bad things done by the original PC architecture [not enough IRQs, etc.]

Heh Marc,
You might as well get the big eight banger they just came out with.
http://www.apple.com/macpro/
I was just going to buy one but the Mac store was closed today. You snooze, you lose. LOL

Later, Ron

I’m confused. Who’s making a big deal? Everything I have seen and read says they are delaying it to ensure the iPhone is ready to go by it’s release date. Sounds reasonable to me.

They made a huge deal out of M$ being late. It’s only fair that we treat them the same (kin of the devil lol)

Hi Doug,
http://blogs.business2.com/utilitybelt/2007/04/apples_leopard_.html
http://origin.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_5652124

This is just a few of the bashings, there are many more.

Hello Mike,
Agree. Equal treatment for all. LOL

I have been an Apple fan since the IIe. I have personally owned four Macs, plus my iBook G4. I also have a PowerMac, G5. I bought two Macs for my grandchildren and I must say they have all been great. I also have a Windows laptop, that I seldom touch. When I was working as technology coordinator for a school district, I worked with both Windows and Macs. Problems with Macs were virtually negligible, and most of my maintenance budget went to keeping the “Windoze” units working.

I have an iPod and I am thinking about purchasing the Apple TV. The Apple logo has always meant quality in my opinion.

So, I am not fretting over the delay of Leopard. Apple usually gets it right. Using an Apple is fun as well as productive.

Hi Lin,
Thanks for your comments. Be patient. Time goes by so fast it will be here before you know it.
Regards, Ron

We’ve all, well most of us probably, lamented the fact that MS would let their marketing wonks tell them when to push a product out the door, and they’d trim features from it in order to make it so. So, Apple’s probably got the right approach in this case. Good, cheap, fast, pick any two, eh?

Since it will be my first Mac purchase, and I don’t ‘need’ one right away, I’m waiting with anticipation for both a hardware and software ‘tech refresh’ and then I’ll be buying something from them, for sure. So, I wait a little longer, that’s all. I guess I know what I’ll be getting myself for Christmas. But I’ll bet I’ll be happier in the long run.

Hi John,
X-mas will be here once again before we know it. So waiting awhile longer makes good sense. I sincerely hope you enjoy your new Apple.

Let us know what you think of Apple compared to a PC.

Thanks, Ron