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2008.04.23

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G4 iBooks are a good option as a back-to-school notebook with prices starting at $379 for the 12" model, about half the cost of a refurbished 13" MacBook.

Apple last updated the iBook line in July 2005 and replaced it with the 13.3" MacBook in May 2006. The final revision iBooks shipped with 512 MB RAM, Radeon 9550 graphics, Bluetooth, scrolling trackpads, and sudden motion sensors as standard features. For our assessment of their value at release, see The 2005 iBook G4 Value Equation.

We recommend at least 512 MB of RAM with OS X, and that's what Apple suggests for Tiger (10.4) as well. More RAM is better, and all of the G4 iBooks support 1 GB of RAM in addition to 256 or 512 MB on the motherboard.

Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is supported on all 867 MHz and faster G4 iBooks with at least 512 MB of RAM and the ability to run the DVD-based installer. We recommend at least 768 MB of RAM for Leopard; more if you can afford it.

The 12" 800 MHz iBook G4 is the only model in this family officially "unsupported" for 10.5. Although you cannot run the Leopard installer from the original DVD without a firmware hack. You can install Leopard from a supported Mac, create a hacked install disc, or modify Open Firmware. See our article on Unsupported Leopard Installation for more details.

Used Macs usually have a 90 day warranty. Listings note RAM/hard drive size. We strongly recommend adding a 256 MB or 512 MB module for better system performance. (For most users, adding 1 GB is probably excessive, but you can best determine your own needs, and prices are pretty reasonable.)

Be sure to factor in possible shipping costs (often included) and sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want AirPort Extreme (APX), a larger hard drive, more memory, etc.

Best Used Prices

12" 800 MHz Combo, $379, Baucom
12" 1 GHZ CD, $400, Mac of All Trades
12" 1.07 GHz Combo, $449, BetaMacs
HOT 12" 1.33 GHz Combo, $500, Mac of All Trades
14" 1.07 GHz Combo, $549, BetaMacs
HOT 14" 1.33 GHz SD, $599, ExperCom
14" 1.42 GHz SD, $688, Mac-Pro

Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices

Best Classic Mac OS Deals (use 9.2.2 for Classic Mode)
Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals
Best Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' Deals
Best Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' Deals (requires 512 MB of RAM and DVD compatible drive)

Best Recent RAM Prices

PC2100: 256 MB, $14.89; 512 MB, $18.99; 1 GB, $48.99
PC2700: 256 MB, $9.89; 512 MB, $18.99; 1 GB, 48.99

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details. iBooks are used unless otherwise noted.

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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Profiles, 12": 800 MHz (10/03) - G4/1 GHz (4/04) - 1.2 GHz (10/04) - 1.33 GHz (7/05)
Profiles, 14": 933 MHz & 1 GHz (10/03) - 1 & 1.2 GHz (4/04) - 1.33 GHz (10/04) - 1.42 GHz (7/05)

US Dealers

12" 1.2 GHz Combo, 512/30, APX, $595
12" 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/40, APX, $630
14" 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/60, APX, $695
14" 1.42 GHz Combo, 512/60, APX, $745

12" 800 MHz Combo, 640/30, $379
12" 800 MHz Combo, 640/30, APX, $410
12" 1.07 GHz Combo, 640/30, APX, $505
12" 1.2 GHz Combo, 512/30, APX, $599

12" 1.07 GHz Combo, 256/30, APX, $449
14" 1.07 GHz Combo, 256/40, APX, $549

HOT 14" 1.33 GHz SD, 512/60, APX, $599

Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

12" 1 GHz CD, 768/30, APX, $399.99
HOT 12" 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/40, APX, $499.99
14" 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/80, APX, $599.99

12" 1 GHz CD, 512/30, APX, $477.77
14" 1.42 GHz SD, 512/60, APX, $687.77

14" 1.33 GHz Combo, 768/60, APX, Mac OS X 10.5, iLife 08, AppleCare, $799

30 day warranty.

12" 1 GHz CD, 256/40, no APX, $539.99
12" 1 GHz Combo, 256/40, APX, $549.99
12" 1.2 GHz Combo, 256/40, APX, $599.99
12" 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/40, APX, $649.99
14" 1.2 GHz Combo, 256/60, no APX, $659.99
14" 1.33 GHz Combo, 256/60, $689.99
14" 1.33 GHz SD, 256/60, APX, $749.99
14" 1.42 GHz SD, 512/60, APX, $849.99
lots of other configurations listed

PowerBook Guy returns systems to their factory specifications as close as possible. This includes reinstalling the Mac OS as it originally shipped from the factory, replacing any failed parts, cleaning the system and performing various tests to ensure that it functions correctly.

AirPort Extreme Card, $49.95

PowerMax - 12" - 14"

Power Max has the broadest selection of used Macs of any Mac dealer we track.

12" 800 MHz Combo, 256/30, $609
12" 1.07 GHz Combo, 256/30, $629
12" 1.2 GHz Combo, 256/30, $649
12" 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/40, APX, $759
12" 1.33 GHz SD, 1280/60, APX, $919
14" 933 MHz Combo, 640/40, $679
14" 1.2 GHz SD, 256/60, APX, $819
14" 1.33 GHz Combo, 256/60, APX, $769
14" 1.33 GHz SD, 256/80, APX, $849
14" 1.42 GHz SD, 1 GB/60, APX, $889

Need more power or a larger screen than an iBook offers? Check out our Titanium PowerBook G4 deals, 12" PowerBook G4 deals, and 15" PowerBook G4 deals, and 17" PowerBook G4 deals. Don't need G4 power? Check out our iBook G3 deals and PowerBook G3 deals.

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