Best Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 Deals
2008.05.14
Low End Mac Reader Specials
Memory To Go Special: MacPro 8 Core Memory 4GB kit $192 / 2GB kit $109. MacBook Pro / MacMini / iMac Intel Core2 DUO 2GB $44 1GB $23--Free shipping available.
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- Mac OS 9 List is for those using Mac OS 9, either natively or in Classic Mode.
- Puma List is for those using Mac OS X 10.1.
- Jaguar List is for those using Mac OS X 10.2.
- Panther List is for those using Mac OS X 10.3.
Apple has shipped six major versions of Mac OS X, and on this page we track the older ones: Mac OS X 10.0 (Cheetah) and 10.1 (Puma) from 2001, 10.2 (Jaguar) from 2003, and 10.3 (Panther) from 2003. We'll be tracking 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard) on separate pages.
All of these versions support Classic Mode, which lets you run Mac OS 9.1 or later (it depends on the version of OS X). For prices on Mac OS 9.1 and 9.2, see our Best Classic Mac OS Prices.
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.0 requires 64 MB (128 MB suggested) and 800 MB (1.5 GB suggested) of free hard drive space. It is supported on all G3 Macs except for the original PowerBook G3 (a.k.a. Kanga). Can be updated to 10.0.4 using free updates from Apple. Not recommended.
Mac OS X 10.1 requires 96 MB (128 MB suggested) and 1.5 GB of free hard drive space. It is supported on all G3 Macs except for the original PowerBook G3 (a.k.a. Kanga). First usable version of OS X, but very little software, so not recommended. Can be updated to 10.1.5 using free updates from Apple.
Mac OS X 10.2 requires 128 MB (256 MB suggested). It is supported on all G3 Macs except for the original PowerBook G3 (a.k.a. Kanga). Can be updated to 10.2.8 using free updates from Apple. Oldest version of OS X to support the Safari browser. Oldest version of OS X we can recommend.
Mac OS X 10.3 requires 128 MB of RAM (256 MB suggested) and suggests a minimum of 1.5 GB (3 GB recommended) of free space on your hard drive. It runs on a G3 iBook, G3 iMac, Blue & White Power Mac G3, PowerBook G3 "Lombard", or later. It can be updated to version 10.3.9 using freed updates from Apple. Can be updated to 10.3.9 using free updates from Apple. Version 10.3.9 includes Safari 1.3.2. Very solid, lots of software, best version of OS X for a lot of G3 Macs, especially older, slower ones.
Best Mac OS X Prices
- OS X 10.0.3, $39.99, Hard Core Mac
- OS X 10.1 upgrade, requires 10.0, $4.95, We Love Macs
- OS X 10.1, $49, Retro Software
- OS X 10.2 upgrade, requires 10.1, $9.99, Operator Headgap
- OS X 10.2, $60, Operator Headgap
- HOT OS X 10.3 DVD, $59.99 MegaMacs
- OS X 10.3 CD, $99.77, Mac-Pro, Operator Headgap
Best Mac OS X Server Prices
- OS X 10.1 Server, unlimited, $109.19, Power Max
- HOT OS X 10.3 Server, unlimited, $129.99, MegaMacs
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 10.0 CD, retail package, $179.99
- Mac OS X 10.0.3 CD, $39.99
- Mac OS X 10.1 upgrade CD, requires 10.0, $15.99
- Mac OS X 10.0.3 + 10.1 upgrade, $49.99
- Mac OS X 10.1 CD, retail package, $179.99
- Mac OS X 10.2 upgrade CD, requires 10.1, $69.99
- Mac OS X 10.2 CD, $79.99
- Mac OS X 10.2 CD, retail package, $149.99
- Mac OS X 10.3 upgrade CD, requires 10.2, $79.99
- Mac OS X 10.3 CD, $164.99
- Mac OS X 10.3 CD, retail package, $179.99
- Mac OS X 10.3 Server, unlimited users, $249.99
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- Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.0.3 update, requires 10.0, $15.99
- Mac OS X 10.1 update, requires 10.0.x, $19.99
- Mac OS X 10.3.5 DVD, $59.77
- Mac OS X 10.3 CD, $99.77
- Mac OS X 10.3 Server, unlimited users, $177.77
- HOT Mac OS X 10.3 DVD, OEM, $59.99
- HOT Mac OS X 10.3 Server, unlimited users, $129.99
- Mac OS X 10.2 CD, $59.77
- Mac OS X 10.2 upgrade CD, requires 10.1, $9.99
- Mac OS X 10.3 DVD, OEM, $99.77
- Mac OS X 10.3 CD, OEM, $129.77
- used OS X 10.1 Server, unlimited users, $109.19
- Mac OS X 10.1 CD, new, $49
- Mac OS X 10.1.3 CD, used, $49
- Mac OS X 10.2 CD, used, $79
- Mac OS X 10.2.3 Server, unlimited users, $599
- Mac OS X 10.3.5 CD, used, $119
- Mac OS X 10.3.5 CD, new, $149
- Mac OS X 10.3 Server, 10 users, new, $279
- Mac OS X 10.1 upgrade CD, requires 10.0, $4.95
- Mac OS X 10.1 upgrade bundle, requires 9.1 or 10.0, $39.95
- Mac OS X 10.1.2 CD, $59.99
- Mac OS X 10.1.4 CD, $69.95
- Mac OS X 10.2 CD, OEM $69.99
- Mac OS X 10.3 DVD, OEM, $149.95
- Mac OS X 10.3 CD, OEM, $159.95
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