Where to buy Leopard 10.5?

Bimmi · Sep 8, 2009, 03:24 PM

I'm pretty much resigned to another year with Ye Olde G5, and I'd like to get it properly set up with Leopard. Most of the retailers I've checked are sold out, however, and I'm seeing some nasty pricetags on the few that are left.

So, anyone know where I could get a single-user 10.5 install at a reasonable price?

techound1 · Sep 8, 2009, 03:39 PM

eBay is always an option.

rdowns · Sep 8, 2009, 03:40 PM

Wow, I just looked at Amazon. Didn't take long for the vultures to reprice it. eBay? Marketplace?

techound1 · Sep 8, 2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rdowns

Wow, I just looked at Amazon. Didn't take long for the vultures to reprice it. eBay? Marketplace?

Yeah, I was thinking amazon too, but that's just nuts. Does the snow leopard box set come with 10.5?

GimmeSlack12 · Sep 8, 2009, 03:44 PM

http://www.google.com/products?q=leo...N&hl=en&tab=wf

That wasn't too hard.

Bimmi · 05:35 PM

I appreciate the offers, but I'm strictly after a retail purchase.

I'm amazed that the supply has run out so quickly. The only decent prices I can find are from places I've never heard of. Surely someplace reputable still has it in stock?

dwd3885 · Sep 8, 2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmi

Yeah, I tried that already. Did you try clicking through any of those links? Thanks for the snotty reply, though.

I appreciate the offers, but I'm strictly after a retail purchase.

Well, retail is going to be hard for a product that has been discontinued. That's how Apple does it...eBay or one of us is your best option

mkrishnan · Sep 8, 2009, 05:40 PM

Just a friendly reminder... in addition to the OP's request only for retail sources, please do NOT make offers to sell (or buy) any products from other forum members outside the Marketplace forum. Eligible members are always welcome to create new threads there; other members may read the rules posted under FAQ/rules for more information about marketplace eligibility.

Thanks.

Bimmi · Sep 8, 2009, 05:45 PM

Serves me right for dragging my feet I guess, but I didn't think they'd all be gone so quickly.

eBay... oy... the very name twists in my gut (I have not had good experiences with eBay)

rdowns · Sep 8, 2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmi

Serves me right for dragging my feet I guess, but I didn't think they'd all be gone so quickly.

eBay... oy... the very name twists in my gut (I have not had good experiences with eBay)

I'm sure you'll find lot of copies listed here once 10.6.1 is released.

I'd sell mine but I still have a PPC Mac.

McGiord · Sep 8, 2009, 05:48 PM

http://www.macmall.com/ttsvr/s?rch&q...ludeImage=true

Bimmi · Sep 8, 2009, 05:50 PM

I've tried all the obvious places already.

They is out.

mgridgaway · Sep 8, 2009, 06:03 PM

Probably a stupid question, but have you tried calling your local Apple Store?

McGiord · Sep 8, 2009, 06:07 PM

craigslist.org

Bimmi · Sep 8, 2009, 06:12 PM

I will try my local Apple store, though I'm sure to pay full price if they have any. I'd hoped to find it discounted somewhere in the wake of Snow Leopard, as opposed to gone, but I guess that's not really how it works with Apple, is it?

mgridgaway · Sep 8, 2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmi

I will try my local Apple store, though I'm sure to pay full price if they have any. I'd hoped to find it discounted somewhere in the wake of Snow Leopard, as opposed to gone, but I guess that's not really how it works with Apple, is it?

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if they discounted the software. They often sell old machines at a discount to make way for new stock. Of course, your mileage may vary.

Then again, if I were you I'd just stick with Tiger. I always thought it was a much more stable OS than Leopard, and actually downgraded from Leopard to Tiger on my iBook.

Brien · Sep 8, 2009, 06:17 PM

Apple likes to pretend that everything before the current model/software never existed.

Eric S. · Sep 8, 2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brien

Apple likes to pretend that everything before the current model/software never existed.

Hmm, 10.4 was available from the online Apple Store for a long time after 10.5 was released. I'm surprised to see that 10.5 is not there, especially since 10.6 is supposedly only an upgrade.

alphaod · Sep 8, 2009, 09:21 PM

Here's a family pack if you're willing to pay for it:
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Version-...2462842&sr=8-2

calderone · Sep 8, 2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric S.

Hmm, 10.4 was available from the online Apple Store for a long time after 10.5 was released. I'm surprised to see that 10.5 is not there, especially since 10.6 is supposedly only an upgrade.

They're sweeping PPC under rug. *Magic hand wave* Wait, what is a PPC? What am I talking about!

HBOC · Sep 8, 2009, 10:55 PM

buy.com has leopard for $129. newegg quit selling Apple products..??

i would call Apple stores near you, and maybe even some Best Buys', or even some Apple authorized resellers.

Eric S. · Sep 8, 2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by calderone

They're sweeping PPC under rug. *Magic hand wave* Wait, what is a PPC? What am I talking about!

But PPC isn't the issue. What if you had an Intel system with a blank disk? I know installing Snow Leopard will probably work anyway, but theoretically at least you're supposed to install Leopard on it first. It's kind of hard if Apple isn't selling Leopard.

devburke · Sep 8, 2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric S.

But PPC isn't the issue. What if you had an Intel system with a blank disk? I know installing Snow Leopard will probably work anyway, but theoretically at least you're supposed to install Leopard on it first. It's kind of hard if Apple isn't selling Leopard.

Nah, you just have to legally have the right to Leopard. If they wanted to require you to be installing on top of Leopard, they would have required it in the installer. Besides, even if you DON’T have Leopard, you can still buy the Box Set and be completely within your legal rights to install it without Leopard. There is nothing about SL that requires Leopard other than the pricing.

Macky-Mac · Sep 9, 2009, 12:03 AM

you can still get it from the Apple store although you might have to call to order it.....no discounts though

AeroBar · Sep 9, 2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmi

I'm pretty much resigned to another year with Ye Olde G5, and I'd like to get it properly set up with Leopard. Most of the retailers I've checked are sold out, however, and I'm seeing some nasty pricetags on the few that are left.

So, anyone know where I could get a single-user 10.5 install at a reasonable price?

Bimmi,

I assume you were looking for Leopard 10.5 for Single User. that's $200 on amazon.com.

but the 5 user family pack is around $150, and the box set with iLife and iWork '09 is the same.

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Bimmi Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	I appreciate the offers, but I'm strictly after a retail purchase. I'm amazed that the supply has run out so quickly. The only decent prices I can find are from places I've never heard of. Surely someplace reputable still has it in stock? Last edited by Bimmi; Sep 8, 2009 at 05:35 PM.
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mkrishnan Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA	Just a friendly reminder... in addition to the OP's request only for retail sources, please do NOT make offers to sell (or buy) any products from other forum members outside the Marketplace forum. Eligible members are always welcome to create new threads there; other members may read the rules posted under FAQ/rules for more information about marketplace eligibility. Thanks. __________________ Mohan
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techound1 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2006	eBay is always an option.
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Bimmi Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	Serves me right for dragging my feet I guess, but I didn't think they'd all be gone so quickly. eBay... oy... the very name twists in my gut (I have not had good experiences with eBay)
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Bimmi Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	I've tried all the obvious places already. They is out.
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Bimmi Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	I will try my local Apple store, though I'm sure to pay full price if they have any. I'd hoped to find it discounted somewhere in the wake of Snow Leopard, as opposed to gone, but I guess that's not really how it works with Apple, is it?
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Brien macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2008	Apple likes to pretend that everything before the current model/software never existed.
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HBOC macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PDX	buy.com has leopard for $129. newegg quit selling Apple products..?? i would call Apple stores near you, and maybe even some Best Buys', or even some Apple authorized resellers. __________________ 500px dustingentadventures.com
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Macky-Mac macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2004	you can still get it from the Apple store although you might have to call to order it.....no discounts though
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