I bought a copy and upgraded one of my Macs to SL but left one Mac on normal Leopard. Having done that, I don't think there is a huge difference in practice between the two for most people. Sure, there are some speed ups, but as far as I can tell, the biggest difference would be if you are someone who:

1) Wants MS Exchange 2007 support, or
2) Uses Xcode 3.2 – this is a big improvement over 3.1.3 imo, and has the Clang static analyzer built in, vastly improved compile times and much better code optimization, together with a revised help system, block / GCD and openCL support

If one of the apps or perhaps a piece of hardware you use regularly isn't SL compatible so far, maybe it would be best to wait. Check out the compatibility list at http://snowleopard.wikidot.com.

I found the vast majority of the stuff I use is SL compatible actually. The only thing which is preventing me from upgrading the other Mac to SL is that World of Warcraft has a small issue where Expose and Spaces don't work properly :p I will wait until Blizzard fixes that before I upgrade my second Mac.

Hope that helps,

Eric

Just curious about it, are u gonna upgrade your current OSX the moment u get your hands on it? Or would u prefer to wait awhile?

However, I was really surprised there was no official bricks and mortar Apple Store in Singapore. I would have thought Singapore would have been able to sustain at least one such store. The online experience seemed to be generally good though, although they failed to ship Snow Leopard to arrive on the 28th. Still, they did give warning to me that it might not arrive on either Friday or Saturday so fair enough.

Hoping the quality of Apple retailing here will improve.

iPhone3GS Power-Support Crystal Screen Protector(2 films) just cost S$25 via Apple Online, $35 if purchased from all Apple Reseller, $20 (anti-glare only) if purchased from a shop in Far-East Plaza. But i don't want an anti-glare PowerSupport version. It was delivered on the next day(Tues) morning after i placed an order on Monday morning.

Apple-resellers refusal to handle manufacturing-defect product is shutting its doors to any returning customer. Honestly, out of frustrations, i did suspect probably the retailers did not handle or store their stock in appropriate manner and doesn't wanna deal with their mistakes. Since it was sold, they can excuse themselves from it.

Pretty much explained my preference to purchase directly from AppleSg Online. I had purchased 2 CTO Macbook Pros, 1 MacPro, 1 iPod Touch and a HP WiFi Printer via AppleOnline.

AppleSg Online has not disappoint me in these 3yrs of transactions. My orders were delivered on time, MacPro(2days), Macbook Pro (2days), CTO Macbook Pro(5days), iPod Touch2G (1day), iPhone & iPod accessories (1day), HP Printer (2days). My most recent orders were in July 2009 and all orders were shipped in perfect condition, i'm surprised that my CTO Macbook Pro's parcel-box, though shipped from Apple's Shanghai manufacturing plant, came in looking as though they just packed it, meaning dust-free and no dent.

It is addictive buying online especially with Apple Singapore when delivery is fast, just avoid crossing over the weekend(Sat & Sun) when u place your orders, as those were their non-business days and they do not deliver on those 2days. Place orders in the morning, u'll expect a confirmation email promptly on EXACT delivery-date or though u're given an estimated date of delivery after u've checked out 'ur purchases online which probably dates 1 week or so later. Email dates are confirmed and tracking details will be given to track your shipment with TNT or DHL.

Be it purchasing a Windows Notebook or Macbooks, consumers should, or @least try to know a little specification of the computers they're buying via manufacturers' websites. It is even simpler when it comes to Apple's Mac, as its product lines are well documented.

I've ceased buying from retail stores, despite premium or non-premium resellers. As each consumer's experience with resellers are different, in terms of the number or times they actually return and buy from the same retailer.

My experience tells me, premium resellers don't always mean better service, but definately not sell customers previous models as current models. Usually disputes are over warranty services, and in my case, i do not patronize Epicentre (Supra) for new purchases or warranty services. It may not be known to many mac users, but local (sg) Apple Service centre's pricing do varies. Epicentre's Supra is one of the most expensive, and not necessary provides best retailing or servicing experience.

Non-official products that are not of the better-named brands are usually not 100% trustworthy. Despite what the shop might tell you, it is obviously not the stand of Apple.

There is a reason why the Applecenter project was totally cancelled (the resellers were deemed as being unworthy of the “Apple” word.

Always take advice with a pinch of salt.

By the way, there isn't a long-term Apple Premium Reseller in Toa Payoh, from what I know. It might be a newcomer to the local Apple reseller scene.