Tiger Available April 29th

MacRumors · 09:57 AM

According to the new layout at http://www.Apple.com, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Tiger Server will be officially unleashed on April 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m.during special events at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

Preordering is available, with the price set at $129. Preorders will ship to arrive April 29.

Additionally, a press release has been made available giving the details of the release.

Pricing & Availability
Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger will be available on April 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Apple's retail stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $129 (US) for a single user license. Visitors to the Apple Store (www.apple.com) can pre-order copies of Tiger beginning today. The Mac OS X Tiger Family Pack is a single-residence, five-user license that will be available for a suggested retail price of $199 (US). Volume and maintenance pricing is available from Apple. The standard Mac OS Up-To-Date upgrade package is available to all customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac system from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller on or after April 12 for a shipping and handling fee of $9.95 (US). Tiger requires a minimum of 256MB of memory and is designed to run on any Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G5, G4, or G3 processor and built-in FireWire.

slightly · 12:58 PM

I just realised this date is no good. It clashes with the opening of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Apple, can we re-schedule?

arcobb · 11:06 AM

I just bought! Life is good!!

iJaz · 09:45 AM

At last!
I like the look of Apple's main page, Tiger in the Spotlight!

Goliath · Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

According to the new layout at Apple.com, Tiger will be officially unleashed on April 29.

That's one down... now when G5 Powerbook???

liketom · Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM

already orderd mine woooo hooooo

dsharits · Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM

FINALLY!!!!!! You guys hit it on the head. Tuesday announcement, mid-April, I can't wait. Now comes possibly the worst part, the time between the announcement and the sale. Gimme, gimme, gimme!

rtdgoldfish · Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM

Anyone see a way to order it on CD-ROM?? My poor iBook G3 doesn't have a DVD drive. Gonna get a DVD copy for my Mini though.

Yvan256 · 09:52 AM

No indication if Tiger will be a free/low-cost upgrade for Mac mini purchasers!

Or even if there's a few weeks/months period for a free/low-cost upgrade!!

This also means NO NEW PRODUCTS for AT LEAST 3 weeks!!!

More exclamation points!!!!

No Tiger announcement for Canadians!!!!!

The "Tiger Frequently Asked Questions" link doesn't work!!!!!!

AoWolf · Apr 12, 2005, 09:45 AM

I really hope they do a night of tiger at the apple stores. I think I heard some where that if you bought panther at the apple store that night it was cheeper.

Sutekidane · Apr 12, 2005, 09:46 AM

I preordered mine as well, with edu discount.

Object-X · Apr 12, 2005, 09:48 AM

Great way to start the day!

JRM PowerPod · Apr 12, 2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yvan256

No indication if Tiger will be a free/low-cost upgrade for Mac mini purchasers!

Or even if there's a few weeks/months period for a free/low-cost upgrade!!

This also means NO NEW PRODUCTS for AT LEAST 3 weeks!!!

More exclamation points!!!!

Not necessarily. coz if they announce new PM's next week they probably will not ship until then anyway. All is good. All is good. Hopefully my Tiger arrives early!! But then again on time would be suffice

JeDiBoYTJ · Apr 12, 2005, 09:49 AM

if you read the press release, you would learn that yes, they are doing a 'night of tiger' on Friday, April 27th, at 6PM, at all Apple Retail Stores, and Authorized Stores.

I dont know if the purchase is cheaper if you buy that night... all I know is FREE SHIPPING + EDU discount on website =

dicklacara · 10:38 AM

Let the games begin...

What is of interest to me is when/how the story was released.

Below is the order (as near as I can tell) of who released the story (as an aside, someone on another thread said I was wrong when I posted that the Tiger release would be news in the "Traditional" Media).

1) 02:41 PST Reuters News Service
2) 05:02 PST CNN
3) 05:18:PST Apple OS X Page
4) 05:20 PST Apple Home Page
5) 06:02 PST MacWorld
7) 0615: PST MacOSXRumors
8) 06:20 PST MacsimumNews
9) 06:40 PST MacRumors

As of 6:40 PST, no story on:

MacUser
ThinkSecret
slaskdot
AppleInsider
MacNewsBytes

So, the first 2 sources were "Traditional" Media... and they had the information at least an hour before any of the specialized rumor sites.

Neener, Neener, Neener!

tamtam · Apr 12, 2005, 09:50 AM

Ordered my copy.... let's go Apple!!!

kaltsasa · Apr 12, 2005, 09:50 AM

I wonder if the Mac mini will get a slight video upgrade then, since the Core Image compatable cards are listed as such.

Core Image-capable graphics cards include:

* ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
* ATI Radeon 9600 XT, 9800 XT, X800 XT
* nVidia GeForce FX Go 5200
* nVidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
* nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL

And I would hope that when Tiger is shipping on a brand new Mac, that brand new Mac would support the OS's technology. Even if not. Mac mini here I come, the ol G4 300 is lagging.

Chaszmyr · Apr 12, 2005, 09:50 AM

The black background is really a shocking change. It looks pretty decent, and it makes Tiger seem really important. Too bad it totally clashes with the tab bar on top...

mk_in_mke · Apr 12, 2005, 09:51 AM

Steve jobs promised and delivered... The best engineers are at Apple, I don't doubt it one second!!! The most important thing for me is the 64 bits processing... I love the OS X, I love Apple machines but all the niceties in the applications are just OK for me...

I use a dualie 2.5 G5 + 4 Gb RAM + Ultra DDL... a pretty nice set but: what will 64 bits really bring to me? can someone be kind enough and explain what are the gains i am going to get.

I do a lot of Photoshop / FCP / DVD SP...

Thanks so much guys...

dicklacara · Apr 12, 2005, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtdgoldfish

Anyone see a way to order it on CD-ROM?? My poor iBook G3 doesn't have a DVD drive. Gonna get a DVD copy for my Mini though.

No CDs, but you can install from another computer if both have FireWire

KevinHoctor · Apr 12, 2005, 09:52 AM

This is on the Apple Tiger Upgrade page at the bottom:

Running Mac OS X v10.3 Panther or Mac OS X v10.2 Jaguar? Don’t have a cow — see how Tiger will take your Mac to the next level.

Is that a jab at Longhorn or what?!?!

iZac · 10:01 AM

i bought a Mac mini on the 30th of March, do you think that i would get a Rebate on tiger?

i just answered my own question, thats a big 'NO'

*sad face*

SweetFeet · Apr 12, 2005, 09:54 AM

This better not be the only announcements in April - FCPHD5 and hopefully the new G5s on Monday at NAB. I've got $4G burning a hole in my pocket.

cdamian · Apr 12, 2005, 09:55 AM

when I do a new install, do I have to buy iLife to get iPhoto?

Bear · Apr 12, 2005, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdamian

when I do a new install, do I have to buy iLife to get iPhoto?

If you don't have the latest version of iPhoto, you will need to buy the latest iLife to get it.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:41 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Tiger Available April 29th According to the new layout at http://www.Apple.com, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Tiger Server will be officially unleashed on April 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m.during special events at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Preordering is available, with the price set at $129. Preorders will ship to arrive April 29. Additionally, a press release has been made available giving the details of the release. Pricing & Availability Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger will be available on April 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Apple's retail stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $129 (US) for a single user license. Visitors to the Apple Store (www.apple.com) can pre-order copies of Tiger beginning today. The Mac OS X Tiger Family Pack is a single-residence, five-user license that will be available for a suggested retail price of $199 (US). Volume and maintenance pricing is available from Apple. The standard Mac OS Up-To-Date upgrade package is available to all customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac system from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller on or after April 12 for a shipping and handling fee of $9.95 (US). Tiger requires a minimum of 256MB of memory and is designed to run on any Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G5, G4, or G3 processor and built-in FireWire. Last edited by Mudbug : Apr 12, 2005 at 09:57 AM.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:42 AM	#2
slightly macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York City	I just realised this date is no good. It clashes with the opening of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Apple, can we re-schedule? __________________ Loki Projects - Mac consulting and web development in NYC and beyond http://lokiprojects.com Last edited by Doctor Q : Apr 12, 2005 at 12:58 PM.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:42 AM	#3
arcobb macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado	Tiger Tiger Tiger I just bought! Life is good!! Last edited by Mudbug : Apr 12, 2005 at 11:06 AM.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:43 AM	#4
iJaz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004	At last! I like the look of Apple's main page, Tiger in the Spotlight! __________________ Home: PM G5 2.3 GHz 4.5 GB RAM, 20" ACD, 1G 512 MB and 2G 1GB Shuffle, 4 GB nano RED, 80 GB iPod, iPhone 3G S⃣ 32 GB Black. Work: MacBook C2D 2.0 GHz 4GB RAM Last edited by B-52 Macer : Apr 12, 2005 at 09:45 AM.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM	#6
liketom macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln,UK	already orderd mine woooo hooooo __________________ 18,000 miles is a long way

Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM	#7
dsharits macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The People's Republic of America	FINALLY!!!!!! You guys hit it on the head. Tuesday announcement, mid-April, I can't wait. Now comes possibly the worst part, the time between the announcement and the sale. Gimme, gimme, gimme! __________________ The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan

Apr 12, 2005, 09:44 AM	#8
rtdgoldfish macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tallahassee, FL	Anyone see a way to order it on CD-ROM?? My poor iBook G3 doesn't have a DVD drive. Gonna get a DVD copy for my Mini though. __________________ Nothing to see here...Move along...

Apr 12, 2005, 09:45 AM	#9
Yvan256 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada	No indication if Tiger will be a free/low-cost upgrade for Mac mini purchasers! Or even if there's a few weeks/months period for a free/low-cost upgrade!! This also means NO NEW PRODUCTS for AT LEAST 3 weeks!!! More exclamation points!!!! No Tiger announcement for Canadians!!!!! The "Tiger Frequently Asked Questions" link doesn't work!!!!!! __________________ Mac mini Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz/2.5 GiB, Mac mini G4 1.42 GHz/1 GiB, 12" PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz/512 MiB, iPod touch 16 GiB, silver iPod shuffle 1 GiB. Last edited by Yvan256 : Apr 12, 2005 at 09:52 AM.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:45 AM	#10
AoWolf macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Daytona Beach	I really hope they do a night of tiger at the apple stores. I think I heard some where that if you bought panther at the apple store that night it was cheeper. __________________ I do not exist 1.6 Ghz. MacBook Air

Apr 12, 2005, 09:46 AM	#11
Sutekidane macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tampa, FL	I preordered mine as well, with edu discount. __________________ www.Jaurim.com

Apr 12, 2005, 09:48 AM	#12
Object-X macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2004	Great way to start the day!

Apr 12, 2005, 09:49 AM	#14
JeDiBoYTJ macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL	if you read the press release, you would learn that yes, they are doing a 'night of tiger' on Friday, April 27th, at 6PM, at all Apple Retail Stores, and Authorized Stores. I dont know if the purchase is cheaper if you buy that night... all I know is FREE SHIPPING + EDU discount on website = __________________ Hardware: Rev. C 15in PowerBook G4 1.5ghz - 1GB RAM - 80GB HD - ATi Radeon 9700 64MB VRAM Switcher Since August 28th 2004... and not looking back www.va-films.com

Apr 12, 2005, 09:49 AM	#15
dicklacara macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Antioch, CA (SF Bay Area)	Let the games begin... What is of interest to me is when/how the story was released. Below is the order (as near as I can tell) of who released the story (as an aside, someone on another thread said I was wrong when I posted that the Tiger release would be news in the "Traditional" Media). 1) 02:41 PST Reuters News Service 2) 05:02 PST CNN 3) 05:18:PST Apple OS X Page 4) 05:20 PST Apple Home Page 5) 06:02 PST MacWorld 7) 0615: PST MacOSXRumors 8) 06:20 PST MacsimumNews 9) 06:40 PST MacRumors As of 6:40 PST, no story on: MacUser ThinkSecret slaskdot AppleInsider MacNewsBytes So, the first 2 sources were "Traditional" Media... and they had the information at least an hour before any of the specialized rumor sites. Neener, Neener, Neener! __________________ •the 1G iPhone is *2.5G* (there is no 2G)... •and, heh, heh, heh, the 3G is the 2G iPhone... •and now the *3GS* is the 3G iPhone... •all run *3.1... Last edited by dicklacara : Apr 12, 2005 at 10:38 AM.*

Apr 12, 2005, 09:50 AM	#16
tamtam macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2004	Ordered my copy.... let's go Apple!!! __________________ tamtam My first ever Apple is a 2.5 Ghz G5 with 2.5 Gigs ram, 2x 250GB HD, 9800XT, BT keyboard & mouse.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:50 AM	#17
kaltsasa macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kellogg IA	I wonder if the Mac mini will get a slight video upgrade then, since the Core Image compatable cards are listed as such. Core Image-capable graphics cards include: * ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 * ATI Radeon 9600 XT, 9800 XT, X800 XT * nVidia GeForce FX Go 5200 * nVidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra * nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL And I would hope that when Tiger is shipping on a brand new Mac, that brand new Mac would support the OS's technology. Even if not. Mac mini here I come, the ol G4 300 is lagging.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:50 AM	#18
Chaszmyr macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boulder, CO	The black background is really a shocking change. It looks pretty decent, and it makes Tiger seem really important. Too bad it totally clashes with the tab bar on top...

Apr 12, 2005, 09:51 AM	#19
mk_in_mke macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI	64 Bits processing Steve jobs promised and delivered... The best engineers are at Apple, I don't doubt it one second!!! The most important thing for me is the 64 bits processing... I love the OS X, I love Apple machines but all the niceties in the applications are just OK for me... I use a dualie 2.5 G5 + 4 Gb RAM + Ultra DDL... a pretty nice set but: what will 64 bits really bring to me? can someone be kind enough and explain what are the gains i am going to get. I do a lot of Photoshop / FCP / DVD SP... Thanks so much guys...

Apr 12, 2005, 09:52 AM	#21
KevinHoctor macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Woodlands, TX	Did you see the Longhorn jab? This is on the Apple Tiger Upgrade page at the bottom: Running Mac OS X v10.3 Panther or Mac OS X v10.2 Jaguar? Don’t have a cow — see how Tiger will take your Mac to the next level. Is that a jab at Longhorn or what?!?! __________________ Kevin Hoctor kevin@hoctor.com NoThirst.com

Apr 12, 2005, 09:53 AM	#22
iZac macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK	Tiger rebate? i bought a Mac mini on the 30th of March, do you think that i would get a Rebate on tiger? i just answered my own question, thats a big 'NO' sad face __________________ Bob Goulden http://www.bobgoulden.com Last edited by iZac : Apr 12, 2005 at 10:01 AM.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:54 AM	#23
SweetFeet macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2005	This better not be the only announcements in April - FCPHD5 and hopefully the new G5s on Monday at NAB. I've got $4G burning a hole in my pocket.

Apr 12, 2005, 09:55 AM	#24
cdamian macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2005	iPhoto when I do a new install, do I have to buy iLife to get iPhoto?

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