Filed under: OS, Software Update, Apple, Snow Leopard
Apple Store UK says Snow Leopard ships by August 28th
There's been a lot of news circulating around about the upcoming release of Mac OS X 10.6. First, Snow Leopard hit Amazon's pre-order list (and soon topped it) and days later, there were reports that Snow Leopard had finally reached gold master.
Today, Apple's UK store has posted information about Snow Leopard and Apple's "Up-to-Date" program, with an interesting note: Ships by August 28th. If this is true, it would confirm rumors that the next major release of the Mac operating system would be released ahead of the September release date set by Apple.
While the page is public, there's no way to order it yet. This could be a simple error or an outdated page but has Mac fans in a buzz as the release gets closer.
[via MacRumors]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
benguerrero12 said 11:23PM on 8-20-2009
hell yeah!!!
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Dave said 11:27PM on 8-20-2009
there still isnt any official UK pricing for leopard upgrades though :( i wanna know if its going to be cheaper for me to get a family pack for me and my girlfriend or a separate licence and let her get her own
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Darren said 11:30PM on 8-20-2009
I am gonna buy the hell out that.
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Maccadude33 said 11:31PM on 8-20-2009
First we have these seemingly random SL listings on different parts of Apple's online store. Then you guys linked to the original iPod listing that people could actually purchase. I get the feeling someone in Cali is toying with us. Maybe they're just errors and old inventory found in a closet somewhere. I don't know.
But hey, an early release date is always good for me. You know, September 1st is on a Tuesday, Apple's favorite day of the week. If some discs ship out on the 28th, they could very well arrive on the 1st while more copies are placed on store shelves. Sounds plausible.
-MD33
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Chase said 11:44PM on 8-20-2009
I plan on buying a new computer within the next year. So I will use a good old pirated version until I get my new MacBook Pro.
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Hayden said 11:58PM on 8-20-2009
Why? It's only $29 for a great piece of software, cheapskate!
Paul said 11:45PM on 8-20-2009
The equivalent Irish page ( http://store.apple.com/ie/product/MC204Z/A ) shows the same, while US ( http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC204Z/A ) and Canadian ( http://store.apple.com/ca/product/MC204Z/A ) stores show shipping in September.
I can't work out how to get to the same page on other country's stores - it doesn't follow the same URL pattern.
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Jay said 12:41AM on 8-21-2009
Somebody is getting fired!
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chuddy said 1:25AM on 8-21-2009
August 28 is now showing for US and Canada:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC204Z/A http://store.apple.com/ca/product/MC204Z/A
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SteveJr_Ri said 1:36AM on 8-21-2009
I have already submitted a tip like two days ago about SL releasing because I pre-ordered through the up-to-date program and two days ago I was charged the amount US$10.67. When I ordered I was told I wouldn't be charged until the item was ready to ship. Must be getting ready to be on its way!
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Matt said 3:35AM on 8-21-2009
Incorrect. You can order it, if you bought a Mac after the 8th of June, by visiting http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/, and filling out a form.
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RyanTV said 3:56PM on 8-21-2009
how do i order it? It says for US customers to click here, takes me to log into my apple account which i purchased the computer from, then once i'm logged in it gives me an empty cart.
Matt said 4:15PM on 8-21-2009
I had that problem on the UK Store before, I guess you'll have to try again later.
timeimp said 3:57AM on 8-21-2009
Australian store as well: http://store.apple.com/au/product/MC204Z/A
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dinesh said 4:25AM on 8-21-2009
NZ store as well: http://store.apple.com/nz/product/MC204Z/A
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Jindo Fox said 7:24AM on 8-21-2009
UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and NZ stores all show a "September" ship date now. Oh well.
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Keith Smith said 7:49AM on 8-21-2009
NNNOOOOOO!!
My local Apple Store is closed for renovation until August 29th...! WAH!
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Matt said 4:17PM on 8-21-2009
So have it shipped to you?
Keith Smith said 4:46PM on 8-21-2009
I'm an instant gratification sort...
Geoff said 8:55AM on 8-21-2009
It now reads Ships: September
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