Apple

chrispirillo: Wondering if I should pre-order Friday's Mac OS X (Snow Leopard) or just pick it up locally? What are YOU doing?

about 21 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:44:02 +0000 2009

AlexSarri: I was debating that too $29 upgrade not bad. keep me posted.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:45:47 +0000 2009

soulscreme: Definitely picking it up.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:46:55 +0000 2009

Level3Media: picking it up locally. Amazon says they won't even have it to me until the 1st w/ Amazon Prime free shipping.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:48:31 +0000 2009

njrabit: it's $29 on Amazon, so I pre-ordered

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:49:16 +0000 2009

Flisker: I'd say pre-order as you never know if it will be in stock?

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:49:58 +0000 2009

4got: order it now or get in line. Me I don't like line ups!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:50:04 +0000 2009

PadraigFahy: I'm sticking with Windows7. Thank you very much.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:50:10 +0000 2009

deniswalker: I've preordered, but then I'm in the UK and don't have a particularly local Apple Store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:50:15 +0000 2009

harrisonloveall: online pre-ordered :)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:52:34 +0000 2009

ChampJulius: Camp out for it like a man!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:02 +0000 2009

lonto: i'm gonna pick it up locally

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:10 +0000 2009

tchachra: pick it up, pre orders more then likely will arrive monday the 31st

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:11 +0000 2009

xtend: Local pickup – most likely in San Francisco or Walnut Creek

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:16 +0000 2009

dlayphoto: I'm going to get it at the Apple Store, either in Cleveland or Pittsburgh (I'll be in both cities on Friday!)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:17 +0000 2009

JohnHimself: pre-ordered it yesterday, looking forward to the improvements.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:24 +0000 2009

leebennett: Local at Altamonte, FL Apple store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:53:56 +0000 2009

trishussey: I'm going to go local. Do a little thing for FutureShop I think

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:01 +0000 2009

spyker3292: I pre-ordered, but UPS is so slowwwww. So I might regret it cause I'll get it around 6pm…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:05 +0000 2009

limbclock: pre-ordered because i got it for 8.95 Euros. Neener neener

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:15 +0000 2009

jeremyvanvliet: Going to pick it up! will be a great trip to the Apple Reseller ;-)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:24 +0000 2009

SSCoffeeDeals: Preorder of course. I have no desire to go crowd surfing at the Apple store on friday :P

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:27 +0000 2009

michaeleherman: I preordered Snow Leopard. Looking forward to Friday!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:28 +0000 2009

timmontech: well i'll be on the IL campus when it releases so I'm sure i can get a copy there. One of the many benefits of working here.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:33 +0000 2009

mikemayhem1234: pre ordering. You should too;)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:39 +0000 2009

robjcollins: I pre-ordered on Apple's website yesterday.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:54:45 +0000 2009

Qtip1423: In-store all the way here. I never preorder software. Don't see the point. Not like it's gonna sell out (*fingers crossed*)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:55:40 +0000 2009

orangeguy81: going to the store and buying it.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:55:49 +0000 2009

markgurman: Pre-Order online, you will probably get it before the stores even open, because they say before 10 AM w/ fedex.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:55:59 +0000 2009

jrmehle: I'm walking into my local Apple store on Friday to buy Snow Leopard.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:56:08 +0000 2009

JeffCahill: Pre-ordered mine 3 weeks ago from Amazon.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:56:36 +0000 2009

ronknights: I pre-ordered Snow Leopard weeks ago

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Tue Aug 25 20:56:37 +0000 2009

davidjacobs: picking it up locally.

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Tue Aug 25 20:56:47 +0000 2009

Bobster1996: I think you should just pick it up locally!!

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Tue Aug 25 20:57:04 +0000 2009

kaotic: prolly going to order it since I don't want to deal with all the lines.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:10 +0000 2009

iNordli18: i have pre-ordered it

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:17 +0000 2009

Bashmohandes: I would go with Windows 7 :P

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:21 +0000 2009

adamleedesign: I'm waiting to make sure there aren't any major bugs. Call me paranoid…

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:25 +0000 2009

markjaquith: I pre-ordered Snow Leopard from Amazon, but they say it won't arrive until 9/1, so I'm going to cancel and buy in store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:40 +0000 2009

upsidedowndog: Re: OS X – I'm just going to go to one of our local Apple Stores on Fri – there's 3 in our area of LA.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:57:43 +0000 2009

christophertran: getting a tshirt. :D

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:58:04 +0000 2009

lrv94: pre-order it (It looks like it's gonna sell out quickly!)

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 20:58:30 +0000 2009

macgeek01: I'm picking it up at my local Apple Store

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Tue Aug 25 20:58:43 +0000 2009

chrisluger: preorder… delivered to my door on Friday… I don't even have to shower or get dressed to install the next Mac OS…

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Tue Aug 25 20:58:46 +0000 2009

IceflowStudios: I hate waiting around for the UPS guy. I'll swing by the Apple store nice and early on Friday.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:18 +0000 2009

powerbook_pete: I ordered Snow Leopard from Amazon and got free shipping. Of course, I may not get it until after Labor Day.

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Tue Aug 25 21:01:23 +0000 2009

joshyoungblood: I pre-ordered…

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Tue Aug 25 21:01:24 +0000 2009

osxdude: I ordered it to be dropped off. Easier, especially with school for me

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Tue Aug 25 21:01:27 +0000 2009

TheCreativeLife: Pre-ordered. Now I'm hoping that Customs and Excise don't intercept my Snow Leopard at the airport!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:01:50 +0000 2009

TWILBERD: picking up Mac OS 10 (Snow Leopard) Friday

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Tue Aug 25 21:02:05 +0000 2009

kalamoni: pick it up locally .. the experience of being and buying it at the Apple store is just awesome time …

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Tue Aug 25 21:02:08 +0000 2009

kdp8791: pre-ordered it, no sense in waiting in line, you know theres going to be one..lol..i'll have mine Friday morning.

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Tue Aug 25 21:02:31 +0000 2009

Tsia: i pre-ordered it, because it would take about an hour to get to the next apple store (munich).

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Tue Aug 25 21:03:08 +0000 2009

jroth860: pre-ordering it. But I'm going to be away when it's delivered :(

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Tue Aug 25 21:03:18 +0000 2009

dremin: I'm picking mine up just in case we get free loot again :)

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Tue Aug 25 21:03:22 +0000 2009

willcormier: local

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Tue Aug 25 21:03:44 +0000 2009

robflemming: think I am going to pick my copy up locally. packages arrive really late in the day for me.

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Tue Aug 25 21:03:54 +0000 2009

CPWestergaard: I was going to 2 day ship from Amazon, but b/c it's coming out on a Friday, I canceled, & am going to the local Apple Store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:04:36 +0000 2009

haselhurst: Sadly we have a shortage of Apple stores in the UK so it'll be a pre-order job for most of us (including me).

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:05:36 +0000 2009

michaeltejada: i pre-ordered cause it will get home the same day. so save a trip to the store,. otherwise i would had gone to the store.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:10 +0000 2009

Edward_O: I pre-ordered it, but I did the Up-To-Date program since I recently bought a Mac.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:07:26 +0000 2009

edu_Mac_nation: I pre-ordered mine but got standard shipping. Should have ordered from Apple instead.

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Tue Aug 25 21:07:35 +0000 2009

HelpTube1: picking mine up

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Tue Aug 25 21:07:42 +0000 2009

WebGalPat: I am waiting for others to upgrade first. Then will order from Apple.

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Tue Aug 25 21:07:55 +0000 2009

kjtriplett: I was going to pick it up at the apple store, but then I discovered that if I pre order it'll be delivered on Friday. so i did

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:08:46 +0000 2009

blahspam: I'm currently leaning towards picking it up in store in the morning.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:00 +0000 2009

mightykenny: I plan to visit the local Apple Store for Snow Leopard.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:14 +0000 2009

pipistrello: I'll likely swing by the store after the release. I'm moving so it'll be after I set up my interwebz.

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:09:17 +0000 2009

tatopuig: pre-order with EPP discount and free shipping

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Tue Aug 25 21:09:41 +0000 2009

jaredavery: I'm just going to pick it up. Besides I'm in no real rush to buy it right away.

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Tue Aug 25 21:10:27 +0000 2009

rossthe8oss: im getting an NFR!

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Tue Aug 25 21:11:10 +0000 2009

JonathanCee: pre-ordered through amazon, rawr!

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Tue Aug 25 21:12:56 +0000 2009

tmartin62: i preordered. I can take the direct route home and go straight and play, I mean work :)

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Tue Aug 25 21:13:33 +0000 2009

hansomli: Pre-ordered. I prefer the desk < -> front door commute over a 20 minute drive each way plus possibility of waiting in line.

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Tue Aug 25 21:15:24 +0000 2009

ronmabry: pickup, software should not be supply constrained like hardware product could be.

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Tue Aug 25 21:16:23 +0000 2009

pcweenies: Amazon has SL for $44 (family pack). I'm getting it that way.

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Tue Aug 25 21:17:24 +0000 2009

elpasi: I ordered it from apple within 5 mins of the page being up – now that's what you call an apple fanboy! My card is always here!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:19:12 +0000 2009

benclement1978: was holding 40 copys today os snow leopard ;)

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Tue Aug 25 21:22:46 +0000 2009

delldude1989: i am going to pick up my copy

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Tue Aug 25 21:23:14 +0000 2009

GavinRoskamp: Pre-ordering since I've got a brand new Mac Mini! :D

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Tue Aug 25 21:24:16 +0000 2009

macmaster13: pre order

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Tue Aug 25 21:25:03 +0000 2009

TheAppleDudes: im pre ordering it

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Tue Aug 25 21:26:10 +0000 2009

CoryOBrien: I pre-ordered about a month ago through Amazon, and they said they're shipping mid-September. Hope that gets updated!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:27:13 +0000 2009

bradto: Buying Mac OS X locally helps your local economy.

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Tue Aug 25 21:28:20 +0000 2009

chrisspera: pre ordered on 8/3 w/ the up to date program, but dont have any assurance it will be here on 8/28. Nice, huh?

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:29:12 +0000 2009

iTomath: I pre-ordered it.

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Tue Aug 25 21:30:51 +0000 2009

sammio2: pre-ordered! But only because I have work on Friday!

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Tue Aug 25 21:31:01 +0000 2009

roberticomusic: I already preordered.

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Tue Aug 25 21:31:12 +0000 2009

josh909: I've pre-ordered. Why anyone would choose going to the store over having it delivered is beyond me…

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Tue Aug 25 21:31:23 +0000 2009

Urlreviews: Don't worry there is not enough Mac owners for it to sell out.

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Tue Aug 25 21:38:50 +0000 2009

Pinakaeus: im preordering

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Tue Aug 25 21:41:25 +0000 2009

WillFM: I ordered SL online :)

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Tue Aug 25 21:42:06 +0000 2009

jimmylittle: Here in NYC, we have 3 Apple Stores within biking distance, and 4 or 5 Best Buys with Apple sections. I'm just riding!

about 20 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:44:44 +0000 2009

GWadeTech: getting Windows 7 like everyone else!

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:48:02 +0000 2009

tritton93: pre-order. Less hassle

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:49:26 +0000 2009

pinguisavis: Ordered at Apple Reseller. He didn't even know SL was out!

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:50:12 +0000 2009

GeraldThaManJr: Raiding the Apple Store at University Village.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:52:44 +0000 2009

borgein: not buying it at all. I'd rather pick up Windows 7 instead of Snow Leopard.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 21:57:31 +0000 2009

lvdjgarcia: Buying mine on Sunday…No rush, I have too much to do Fri & Sat.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:40:15 +0000 2009

CarolSchiller: Get Snow Leopard locally and support your local mac retailer. I love the Mac Store in Redmond, myself.

about 19 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:42:07 +0000 2009

mr_internet: get it locally in melbourne australia (might be a commute 4 U )

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 22:45:54 +0000 2009

AndruEdwards: What's the difference? Either way, you get it on Friday. It won't sell out ;)

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Tue Aug 25 22:57:21 +0000 2009

theqwertyblog: Im ordering since it's garunteed to be delivered on Friday so it saves the hassle of going to the store…

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:04:05 +0000 2009

Memo_F: I am going to wait to get it at the Apple store. It's close to my work.

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:06:46 +0000 2009

ecram: pre-ordering, shipping right to my door!

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:17:55 +0000 2009

jurassicjon: I got a pre-order of Snow Leopard. The closest Apple Store is to far away for me to actually go there and get it

about 18 hours ago

Tue Aug 25 23:21:09 +0000 2009

BradButner: I'm going to pick it up. Alderwood Mall is only about 10 minutes away, so no reason to wait. :)

about 17 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 00:23:40 +0000 2009

cctex10: Pick it up at the store. You can get it faster. :D

about 16 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 00:56:07 +0000 2009

a1l13e5x: picking up a copy of Snow Leopard at the apple store first thing friday morning.

about 16 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 01:20:00 +0000 2009

bluedepth: Waiting for the Early Adopters to find hidden bugs. :)

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 01:48:29 +0000 2009

sivadnycerka: Pre-ordered Snow Leopard Monday night.

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 01:57:53 +0000 2009

Sharpmarker108: pick it up locally… more exciting

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 02:15:14 +0000 2009

disuse: Picking it up locally… Impatience wins out.

about 15 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 02:20:27 +0000 2009

JerStrickland: I've definitely preordered it. You get free shipping too.

about 14 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 03:12:55 +0000 2009

fcerullo: Pre-order it online…only 10 bucks and free shipping!

about 4 hours ago

Wed Aug 26 13:00:09 +0000 2009

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I was fortunate to have my mom with me during Mother’s Day this year. I gave her an iPod, which is kind of funny. Up until now, she’s never wanted one. She had no idea how they worked, nor if she’d ever use the thing. She took it into an Apple store with her, and explained she had no clue what to do. They talked in circles around her about syncing and such. She walked out more confused than when they started.

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This computer is tiny, because it’s a Mac Mini. It can run either Windows full-on, or Mac OS X. This is the latest revision of the series, and I’m glad there’s finally an updated one! I’ve been using my old Mac Mini to run the live stream with. Obviously, it worked ok since the stream was going out 24 hours a day.

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During my trips around the community today, I was sighing heavily when I came across a few new spammers on Geeks. I had to ban the members, and delete their comments. I know you all get just as tired as I do of having to look past the spam to get to anything worth reading. However – get past it I do. There is so much good to be found daily on both Geeks and Lockergnome. Think of what all you would miss if you didn’t take the time to get down to the good stuff!

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