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Best Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' Deals

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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.

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

OS X 10.4 upgrade CD, requires 10.3, $200, Your Mac Store
HOT OS X 10.4 CD/DVD, OEM Mac mini version, $79, Daystar Technologies
HOT OS X 10.4.3 DVD, full version, $140, Operator Headgap
OS X 10.4 CD, full version, $250, Hard Core Mac
OS X 10.4.3 DVD, family pack, $249, Retro Software
OS X 10.4 Server DVD, 10 users, $299, Retro Software

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.

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Daystar Technologies

Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, OEM (Mac mini) + retail backup, $79
Mac OS X 10.4 CD, OEM (Mac mini) + retail backup, $79

FastMac

Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade, requires 10.3, $139.95
Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade bundle, includes 10.3, $159.95
Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, eMac, $59.95
Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, $149.95
Mac OS X 10.4 CD, eMac, $69.95
Mac OS X 10.4 CD, $189.95
Mac OS X 10.4 Sever, 10 users, $309.95
several other machine-specific versions listed

Hard Core Mac

Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade, requires 10.3, $189
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

Operator Headgap

Prices include shipping. Operator Headgap collects sales tax on orders shipped within Tennessee. When ordering, please let them know you heard about them on Low End Mac when entering your shipping information. Thanks!

Mac OS X 10.4.3 DVD, $139.77 shipped

Retro Software

Add $8 for ground shipping. RetroSoftware collect sales tax on orders shipped within Michigan.

Mac OS X 10.4.3, DVD, used, $199
Mac OS X 10.4.6, DVD, new, $279
Mac OS X 10.4.3 DVD, 5-user family pack, $249
Mac OS X 10.4.7 Server, 10 users, $299

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Add $4.50 for ground shipping.

Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade DVD, requires 10.3, "drop-in install bundle", $199.95
Mac OS X 10.4 upgrade CD, requires 10.3, "drop-in install bundle", $199.95
Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, $259.95
Mac OS X 10.4 DVD, 5-user family pack, $479.95
Mac OS X 10.4 Server, 10 users, $349.95
several machine-specific versions listed

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