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Izzywhizz

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Sep 19, 2017
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I was about to buy a MacBook Pro and thought it would be best to wait for High Sierra to come out.
I understand that the OS is free but I figured it would be less hassle if it came shipped with the new Mac, so I don't mind waiting around till after 25th September but I have actually no idea if Apple would update the Macs you bought in store with High Sierra.

Do you think that is the case?
 

New_Mac_Smell

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From the moment HS goes live all new MacBooks will be flashed with it from the factory. Existing models in stock will have the older version pre-installed.

It is free and it really isn't a hassle. App Store will automatically download it and you just hit okay, takes around 30 minutes. Welcome to the world of "Ask me later"...
 

Anonymous Freak

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While new-from-factory will in fairly short order, the ones in stock in stores won't be upgraded by the store. So if you get a "configure to order" online via apple.com, you'll get High Sierra. But if you walk in to an Apple Store even a couple weeks after High Sierra's release, it'll be pretty random as to whether you get one with High Sierra or not.
 

Izzywhizz

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Sep 19, 2017
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That makes sense, it would take time for the OS to filter through. I guess I will just order online, I am in no real hurry.
Thank you for the responses
 
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