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2010.03.12 - updated monthly

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Best Used Xserve Prices

• 1 GHz dual G4, OS X Server 10.3, $499, Power Max
• 1 GHz dual G4, OS X Server 10.5, $599, Power Max
• 1.33 GHz dual G4, OS X Server 10.3, $619, Power Max
• 1.33 GHz dual G4, OS X Server 10.4, $669, Power Max
• 2.0 GHz dual G5, no OS, $599, Affordable Computers
• VERY HOT 2.3 GHz dual G5, $749, 10.4 Server, Affordable Computers
• 2.0 GHz dual-core Xeon, OS additional, $1,625, MacResource
• 3.0 GHz dual-core Xeon, OS additional, $1,975, MacResource

Best Refurbished Xserve Prices

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, $2,499, Apple
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, $4,299, Apple
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, $5,299, Apple

Best New Xserve Prices

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, $2,699 shipped, PC Connection
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, $3,449 + shipping, ExperCom
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, $4,799 + shipping, ExperCom
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 10.5 Server, $5,600 + shipping, MacMall
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 10.6 Server, $5,999 + shipping, ExperCom

Recent Memory Prices

• PC 2100, each: 256 MB, $8.96; 512 MB, $15.50
• PC 2700, each: 256 MB, $8.96; 512 MB, $12.99
• OWC, PC5300 kit: 4 GB, $147.99; 8 GB, $294.99; 16 GB, $584.99; 32 GB, $1,175.99
• OWC, PC6400 kit: 4 GB, $154.99; 6 GB, $247.99; 8 GB, $309.97; 12 GB, $462.99; 16 GB, $609.99; 24 GB, $929.95; 32 GB, $1,249.99

Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices

• Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals
• Best Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' Deals
• Best Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' Deals
• Best Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' Deals

Listings note RAM/hard drive size. Every Xserve ships with a 16x dual-layer SuperDrive. Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a printer, extra RAM, etc.

Our advice: If you plan on upgrading RAM, do it yourself. And if you plan on installing a larger hard drive, order your Xserve with the least expensive hard drive Apple offers (currenty 250 MB) and do it yourself.

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 toDan Knight .

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Xserve Profiles

• Xserve G4/1 GHz, single or dual, May 2002
• Xserve G4/1.33 GHz, single or dual, Feb. 2003
• Xserve G5/2 GHz, single or dual, Jan. 2004
• Xserve G5/2.3 GHz, single or dual, Jan. 2005
• Xserve Xeon, 2.0-3.0 GHz, dual, Aug. 2006
• Xserve Xeon Quad-core, 2.8-3.0 GHz, Jan. 2008
• Xserve Xeon Nehalem, 4-core & 8-core, 2.26-2.3 GHz, April 2009

New, Open Box, and Demo

Apple Store US

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states. Free ground shipping.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,999 shipped
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,599 shipped
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $4,999 shipped
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $6,199 shipped
• add $500 for 128 GB SSD
• add $700 for Xserve RAID Card, $600 for dual-channel Fibre Channel, $1,000 for 4-channel
• add $29 for Mini DisplayPort to DVI or VGA adapter

Apple Store Canada

Apple offers free ground shipping.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$3,499 shipped
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$4,219 shipped
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$5,899 shipped
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$7,339 shipped
• add C$600 for 128 GB SSD
• add C$840 for Xserve RAID Card, $719 for dual-channel Fibre Channel, $1,119 for 4-channel
• add C$34 for Mini DisplayPort to DVI or VGA adapter

B&H

Free ground shipping.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,998.50 shipped
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,598.50 shipped

ExperCom

Ground shipping may add $30 or more.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,899
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,449
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $4,799
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $5,999
• you can also custom configure an Xserve at ExperCom

MacMall

Ground shipping can add $25 or more. MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,994
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,594
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $4,994
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, OS X 10.5 Server, 3 GB/160, $5,599.99

PC Connection Express

Free ground shipping. PC Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,899 shipped
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,599 shipped
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 6 GB/160, $5,149 shipped

Power Max

Free ground shipping.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,888 shipped
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,488 shipped
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/3x1 TB, $6,788 shipped

Small Dog Electronics

Free ground shipping.

• 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,999.99 shipped
• 2.26 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $3,599.99 shipped
• 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $4,999.99 shipped
• 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $6,199.99 shipped

Apple Refurbished

Apple refurbs carry a full one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Inventory subject to availability of refurbished units.

Apple Store US

Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states.

• refurb 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $2,499
• refurb 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $4,299
• refurb 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, $5,299

Apple Store Canada

Apple offers free ground shipping.

• refurb 2.26 GHz 4-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$2,999
• refurb 2.66 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$4,999
• refurb 2.93 GHz 8-core Nehalem, 3 GB/160, C$6,249

Used and Store Refurbished

Used and store refurbished units carry a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare.

Affordable Computers

Ground shipping may add $97 or more.

• used 2.0 GHz dual G5, 1 GB/2 x 80, no OS, $599
• used 2.3 GHz dual G5, 4 GB/2 x 80, OS X 10.4 Server unlimited, $749

MacResource

Different versions of OS X Server also available with used Xserves.

• used 1.33 GHz dual G4, 256/60/CD, $1,249.99 (add $50 for OS X 10.3 Server, 10 users)
• used 2.0 GHz single G5, 1 GB/80/CD, OS X 10.3 Server Unlimited or 10.4 10 users, $999.99 ($799.99 with no OS)
• used 2.0 GHz dual G5, 512/80/Combo, OS X 10.3 Server 10 User, $999.99 (add $100 for 10.4 10 User)
• used 2.3 GHz dual G5, 512/80/Combo, OS X 10.3 Server 10 User, $1,599.99 (add $100 for 10.4 10 User)
• used 2.0 GHz dual-core Xeon, 1 GB/80/Combo, $1,624.99 (add $75 for OS X Server 10.4, $375 for 10.5)
• used 3.0 GHz dual-core Xeon, 1 GB/80/Combo, $1,974.99 (add $75 for OS X Server 10.4, $375 for 10.5)

Power Max

Free ground shipping.

• used 1 GHz dual G4, 2 GB/60/CD, OS X 10.3 Server (no media), $499 shipped
• used 1 GHz dual G4, 1 GB/120/CD, OS X 10.5 Server (no media), $599 shipped
• used 1.33 GHz dual G4, 512/60/CD, OS X 10.3 Server (discs included), $619 shipped
• used 1.33 GHz dual G4, 512/60/CD-RW, OS X 10.4 Server (discs included), $669 shipped
• used 2.0 GHz single G5, 512/80/CD, no video card, OS X 10.4 Server (no media), $839 shipped
• used 2.0 GHz single G5, 1 GB/80/Combo, Radeon 7000, OS X 10.4 Server (discs included), $999 shipped
• used 2.3 GHz dual G5, 2 GB/2x80/Combo, Radeon 7000, OS X 10.4 Server (no media), $1,229 shipped
• used 2.3 GHz dual G5, 2 GB/160/Combo, Radeon 7000, OS X 10.5 Server (no media), $1,269 shipped
• used 2.0 GHz 4-core Xeon, 1 GB/80/Combo, Intel X1300, OS X 10.4 Server (no media), $1,799 shipped
• used 2.66 GHz 4-core Xeon, 8 GB/2x80/Combo, Intel X1300, OS X 10.5 Server (no media), $2,189 shipped
• many other configurations listed

Small Dog Electronics

Free ground shipping.

• used 2.8 GHz 4-core Xeon, 2 GB/80, $1,899.99 shipped.

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