Tiger — Mac OS X 10.4 — is coming out April 29. Apple’s page covers not just the new features, but summarizes all the OS’s features, including those first introduced in Jaguar and Panther, which is useful: you get a big picture of the whole OS; it’s not like the things announced in 2002 aren’t there any more.

The collapsing U.S. dollar makes stuff cheaper. In 2002, Jaguar cost C$219. In 2003, Panther’s retail price was C$179. Tiger, on the other hand, is priced at C$149 — education price, C$89. (The U.S. price has been US$129 at each iteration.) At least Apple prices are cheaper just before the inevitable global financial collapse.

Am I looking forward to it? Hell yes. I’ve got ideas for Spotlight and Automator, and I’ve wanted Dashboard for months. Also looking forward to having third-party programs sync between computers — especially NetNewswire.