My eMac is running on OS 10.3.9 that I want to upgrade to 10.5.6 Leopard. I have 1.25 GHz and 256 MB of memory so my understanding is that this would be most recent OS that I can run with a PowerPC processor. I am trying to determine if I get this update cheap, otherwise I might as well consider updating the whole machine. If anyone has advice on a reatiler that is good, I'd love to hear it.
eMac-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.3.x)
Your cheapest option is to call AppleCare Customer Support and ask if you can still purchase a copy of Leopard. Price is $129.00. Other sources will be more expensive such as Amazon.com or eBay vendors.
Given how old your computer is you might want to consider buying a newer model. New iMacs start at $1,199. Refurbs start at $1,019.
Your cheapest option is to call AppleCare Customer Support and ask if you can still purchase a copy of Leopard. Price is $129.00. Other sources will be more expensive such as Amazon.com or eBay vendors.
Given how old your computer is you might want to consider buying a newer model. New iMacs start at $1,199. Refurbs start at $1,019.
What about the ones that are on ebay, do I need a new DVD or will used work too?
What "ones" were you referring to - computer or Leopard? If the latter you do not need a new drive for your eMac unless it doesn't have a DVD drive. If you purchase Leopard from eBay be sure you only purchase a full retail package. The so-called cheap "universal" installers only work on specific hardware.
If you were asking about computers then the later model iMacs all have DVD drives.
You will need to add RAM, I have 2 GB and on my Dual 1.25 GHz G4. You should have at least 20 GB of space after installation of the OS 10.5.6 upgrade; I have OS 10.4.11. installed I was in the Apple Store on day and ask about installing Leopard and he suggested I not upgrade because my machine would run slower.
Dick
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