[OS X 10.5 Leopard](http://www.apple.com/macosx/) shipping date has been officially announced as October 26th. On the new [300+ Features](http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/300.html#automator) page, Apple gives us an official list of the new Automator features, including my favorite, workflow variables (dispensing with a host of 3rd party hacks and actions).
Leopard can be [pre-ordered](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FK88JK?tag=automatorworl-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B000FK88JK&adid=18J4SW9RRB3H1459KDQC&) for a measly $109 at Amazon (and you help this site with a small kickback in the process).