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12-06-2007, 08:19 AM
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Leopard priced at $129
As per Steve jobs announcement, Leopard comes in different versions.
1) Basic version - $129
2) business version - $129
3) premium version - $129
4) ultimate version - $129
Confused? hehe.
Dude It's Apple. Don't ever think of multiple confusing versions of single OS. It's just one version that has everything in it and sells for $129. Beat that Microsoft. 
Just look at the video : http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6190253....video.6190253
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12-06-2007, 08:39 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Nice..
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12-06-2007, 08:52 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
very well priced..
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12-06-2007, 09:05 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
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A Cruel Surprise.
Jobs drew gasps of disapproval when he introduced the “basic version of Leopard” for $129, and then mentioned a new "premium version.”
It was also $129, Jobs explained to the hushed, rumoring audience, which then burst into applause. Jobs continued introducing “a new Business version at $129, a new Enterprise version at $129, and a new Ultimate version at $129,” all to thundering applause and cheers.
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LOL! 
Steve Jobs does humour right.
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12-06-2007, 09:06 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
There's also a Server version. (Mac OS X Server)
But this shouldn't confuse users.
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12-06-2007, 09:06 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Leopard yet to be launched?
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12-06-2007, 09:19 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
supposed to launch in oct 07
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12-06-2007, 09:52 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Add to it the minimum cot of $799 for a Mac Mini
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12-06-2007, 10:25 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Around Rs. 33,000 in India, Remember GX, we still talk and transact in Indian Rupees in India
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12-06-2007, 10:26 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
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Add to it the minimum cot of $799 for a Mac Mini
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Oh really? I don't need to buy a Mac Mini to run Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard". It runs just fine on my existing Mac.
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12-06-2007, 10:40 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Yup, it runs fine on your "existing" Mac. What about a new buyer?
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12-06-2007, 11:28 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Oh, and I guess anyone buying Vista would not need to purchase a computer to run it?
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12-06-2007, 11:59 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Steve Jobs taste and sense of humour are just incredible.
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12-06-2007, 12:54 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
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Yup, it runs fine on your "existing" Mac. What about a new buyer?
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Well, OS X comes included with Macs, at no extra cost.
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12-06-2007, 01:02 PM
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Oh, and I guess anyone buying Vista would not need to purchase a computer to run it?
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LoL I'm loving it.. 
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12-06-2007, 01:08 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
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nah, if he already has a computer then it will run vista just fine.
To run Mac OS X Leopard you need to buy a new Apple Computer.
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So do u mean that Leopard will not be available on shelf for Arya to buy 
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12-06-2007, 01:10 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
^^ lol... me 2...
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12-06-2007, 02:07 PM
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So do u mean that Leopard will not be available on shelf for Arya to buy
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No, I meant that if you buy a Mac mini ocne Leopard will be available, Leopard will come included with it -- you don't have to pay extra.
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12-06-2007, 06:32 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
@gx_saurav.
Price of Leopard is almost equal to Windows XP Professional x64 edition.
I can get a mac mini shipped with leopard for 35k or make it 40k.
Vista Ultimate itself is Rs.15k. Hardware required to run it will cost you around 20k. I am talking about hardware that keeps vista alive without hanging the desktop.
And say welcome to Vista's numerous bugs, driver issues, incompatible softwares blah blah blah.
Something that I forgot to mention:
Leopard single-residence, five user license : suggested price of $200.
awesome pricing strategy.
from Microsoft online marketplace:
Windows Vista additional license pricing (online, phone, or packaged version)
Product Estimated Retail Price (U.S. dollars)*
Windows Vista Home Basic Full
$179.00
Windows Vista Home Basic Upgrade
$89.95
Windows Vista Home Premium Full
$215.00
Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade
$143.00
Windows Vista Business Full
$269.00
Windows Vista Business Upgrade
$179.00
Windows Vista Ultimate Full
$359.00
Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade
$233.00
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12-06-2007, 08:05 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
^^ Aren't you forgetting the 64bit/32bit version difference?
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12-06-2007, 08:20 PM
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And say welcome to Vista's numerous bugs, driver issues, incompatible softwares blah blah blah.
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what driver issues, what incompatible softwares  i havent faced any issue may be these mac boys try to run their mac applications on vista and then say software compatibility nahi hai
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12-06-2007, 08:26 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
my next purchase is a macbook pro 15"... cant w8 2 get my hands on it! boo windows! im ditchin u! sry bill!  i was waiting for leopard all these days... will it release in india by october?
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12-06-2007, 08:33 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
$129. That is a very good price compared to very costly Windows Vista!!! Also only one version to include all the functionality for a consumer is also the thing that MS should take into consideration while launching their new OS next time.
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12-06-2007, 08:39 PM
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sandeep ji i think forgot the price of the mac book or the mac add that also please 
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12-06-2007, 08:45 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Windows is over prices, yes. But most people consider only the Ultimate edition for Vista, when Home premium is all they need for $300.
& For $ 300 they get full MCE Suite, Best file browser in the world, one of the best media player in the world, plethora of technologies & suparb hardware & 3rd party support. An OS that you will use for next many years
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12-06-2007, 09:00 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
Hardware maybe but support? I dont think so.
I recently got a Core 2 Duo for the office. Busted during the lightstorm. Gave it for repairs. Took fifteen days. Came back its still not working. That's what support you get for crappy hardware. With apple, if they have to take that long, they provide you with a standby piece. And it always comes back working...
And we are sure that Vista is going to be used for many years to come....MS isn't that capable of releasing a new OS for at least another 7 years...
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12-06-2007, 09:12 PM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
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nah, if he already has a computer then it will run vista just fine.
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Yup, it runs fine on your "existing" computer. What about a new buyer?
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nah, if he already has a Mac then it will run Leopard just fine.
You just cannot factor in the cost of the hardware to help your stupid argument when we are discussing the price of the operating system.
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I can get a mac mini shipped with leopard for 35k or make it 40k.
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Why even assume that? It costs thirty five thousand bucks and not a paisa more.
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what driver issues, what incompatible softwares i havent faced any issue may be these mac boys try to run their mac applications on vista and then say software compatibility nahi hai |
Here's a lesson for fellow forum members, too much association with gx_saurav turns you into a liar too. Wasn't it you who was getting BSoDs on using instant messaging programs? We, human beings, call that incompatibility.
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may be these mac boys try to run their mac applications on vista
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Oh, rest assured no one does that because it is not possible. The reverse, however, is possible.
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my next purchase is a macbook pro 15"... cant w8 2 get my hands on it! boo windows! im ditchin u! sry bill! i was waiting for leopard all these days... will it release in india by october? |
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13-06-2007, 09:18 AM
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Windows is over prices, yes. But most people consider only the Ultimate edition for Vista, when Home premium is all they need for $300.
& For $ 300 they get full MCE Suite, Best file browser in the world, one of the best media player in the world, plethora of technologies & suparb hardware & 3rd party support.
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How good is a MCE suite if I have to struggle configuring a TV card to MCE. What about starters?
Only things that I see good in Vista are Media player and IE7, which I can install on XP too. Rest is bull****
Superb hardware and 3rd party support???
In one of the old posts regarding tv tuners, you said that pinnacle Mediacentre does not work with Vista. There are countless such applications and you say superb?
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An OS that you will use for next many years
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Well, correct statement should be "An OS that you SHOULD use for next many years.
eg: Halo 2 PC edition runs only on Vista. huh. what is this? Microsoft forcing end users to move to Vista. huh.
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hehe. Assuming apple will cut down the dual core version to 40k
That means a core solo mini for 35k and coreduo mini for 40k
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13-06-2007, 09:29 AM
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
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eg: Halo 2 PC edition runs only on Vista. huh. what is this? Microsoft forcing end users to move to Vista. huh.
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Yeah, that sucks. They think Vista might sell like XBOX  Not long before a patch for XP comes in .. Got scene info running hot on being quick to do that 
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Re: Leopard priced at $129
I like my PC running MAc OS......awesome...I Think $129 Pretty affordable..Atleast reduceses Piracy
My 2 cents
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