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Best Mac OS X 'Tiger' Deals
2008.10.09
- Mac OS 9 List is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.
- Tiger List is for those using Mac OS X 10.4.
Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" was the longest-lived version of OS X to date. It was released on April 29, 2005 and replaced by 10.5 "Leopard" on October 26, 2007. Tiger officially requires a G3 or later Mac with FireWire, 256 MB of RAM, and 3 GB of available hard drive space. Tiger generally shipped on DVD, although users could order a CD-ROM version or do a media exchange with Apple for $20. See Installing OS X 10.4 'Tiger' on DVD-Challenged Macs Using FireWire Target Disk Mode for tips on installing Tiger on Macs without DVD-compatible drives.
At present, we can't find anyone selling the 5-user family pack, which is the most economical way to buy any version of OS X for 2-5 Macs. If you know of additional sources for Tiger, please email Dan Knight .
Tiger runs on all slot-loading iMacs (even the FireWire-free 350 MHz model), G4 PowerBooks, G4 Power Macs, G3 iBooks, and the "Pismo" PowerBook G3. We recommend at least 512 MB of RAM for good performance, and Tiger can be slower than Panther (10.3) on some older G3 systems.
A version of OS X 10.4.4 was released with the first Intel-based Macs in January 2006. Through the remainder of Tiger's life, there were separate PowerPC and Intel versions of OS X 10.4. It was only with Leopard (10.5) that Apple delivered a universal installer and operating system for both hardware platforms.
Tiger supports Classic Mode only on PowerPC Macs - not on Intel-based Macs. This lets you run Mac OS 9.2.2 within OS X so you can access legacy software written for the Classic Mac OS. For prices on Mac OS 9.2.2, see our Best Classic Mac OS Prices.
Upgrade bundles (OS X 10.3 + the 10.4 upgrade) require a Mac that can run Mac OS X 10.3.
Best Mac OS X 10.4 Prices
- HOT OS X 10.4 upgrade DVD, requires 10.3, $75, Your Mac Store
- OS X 10.4 upgrade CD, requires 10.3, $200, Your Mac Store
- OS X 10.4 upgrade bundle, 10.4 DVD with 10.3, $118, Mac-Pro
- OS X 10.4.6 DVD, full version, $129, LA Computer
- OS X 10.4.6 DVD, family pack, $200, MacResource
- OS X 10.4 CD, full version, $250, We Love Macs
- OS X 10.4 Server DVD, 10 users, $350, We Love Macs
- HOT OS X 10.4 Server DVD, unlimited, $400, HardCore Mac
Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax.
Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.
Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight
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- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade, requires 10.3, $162.99
- Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, $229.99
- Mac OS X 10.4 CD, $249.99
- Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, 5-user family pack, $369.99
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Add $9 for ground shipping. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.
- Mac OS X 10.4.6 DVD, $129
Add $10 for ground shipping. Mac-Pro collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade, requires 10.3, $97.99
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade bundle, 10.4 DVD with 10.3, $117.77
Add $13 for ground shipping.
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade, requires 10.3, $79.99
- Mac OS X 10.4.6 DVD, $129.99
- Mac OS X 10.4.6 DVD, 5-user family pack, $199.99
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- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade, $119.77
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade bundle, 10.4 DVD with 10.3, $136.77
Add $8 for ground shipping. RetroSoftware collect sales tax on orders shipped within Michigan.
- Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, $169
Add $10 for ground shipping.
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade DVD, requires 10.3, $74.95
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade bundle, 10.4 DVD with 10.3, $139.95
Add $4.50 for ground shipping.
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade DVD, requires 10.3, "drop-in install bundle", $129.95
- Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade CD, requires 10.3, "drop-in install bundle", $199.95
- Mac OS X 10.4 Server, 10 users, $349.95
- Mac OS X 10.4 Server, unlimited, $399.95
- lots of machine-specific versions of Tiger also available
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