iLife and Powerbook G4 Question

[dlloyd]

My church's choir director has decided she wants a computer.
I have sold her on Mac, and she has set her sights on a Powerbook. Originally she was going to get a 12", but she has changed her mind, and is convinced that she wants the 1GHz 15" model. I told her this was a good idea, because she doesn't need ultra portability, and I think the 15 inch screen would be better for her uses.
However, my real question is this: if she orders soon (like in the next week or so) will her Powerbook come with iLife installed? I heard something to the effect of all new Macs shipped after the 25th would come with iLife pre-installed. Is this correct?
If this isn't right, I know that her powerbook will be eligible for the $19.95 upgrade offer, but it would be nice not to have to make her pay more money that is necessary.
And yes, I know that the 15"s will probably be updated with Airport Extreme, etc. soon, but she doesn't need this, and the 1GHz has just had a price drop, so it makes sense to order now.

Thanks!

[bobw]

From the Apple Store page;

Your new PowerBook G4 comes loaded with iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes and iDVD (SuperDrive-equipped model only) ?

This is the iLife Suite.

[jove]

But it probably will not be the major new versions. All three will be freely downloadable except iDVD.

[dlloyd]

Yes, see, that is the problem bob, Those are the iLife applications, but I'll bet that they are not the new iLife versions.
jove, I know that they can be downloaded (except for iDVD), however, she thinks that she will purchase a DV camcorder, so iDVD 3 would be a big thing (apparently). However, I don't think that $20 would be a big problem if that was really necessary.

PS, I am really jealous; except for the battery life I would give almost anything to have her computer instead of mine!

[bobw]

When ordering ASK. That's the easiest way to find out.

[dlloyd]

That is what I am planning to do, I shall probably call MacMall tonight and find out.

[jove]

The rumor mill says Apple will release speed bumped hardware at the same time as iLife. Theory is it is the hardware that caused the delay.