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Best iMac G4 Deals

2009.10.20

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Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" ships today - the first version of OS X that doesn't run on any PowerPC Macs. That may be the reason we're seeing some of our best G4 iMac prices ever. You can buy a 15" Combo model for $150, a drop of $99 from our last update, and a top-end 1.25 GHz 17" iMac for $200, $179 less than last time.

Your best bet is the last generation G4 iMacs (15" 1 GHz plus 17" and 20" 1.25 GHz), which have better video, support 2 GB of memory, and have USB 2.0 ports.

iMac G4 The iMac G4 is an unusual looking computer that comes in three sizes (with 15" 1024 x 768, 17" 1440 x 900, and 20" 1680 x 1050 screens) and four clock speeds (700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz, and 1.25 GHz). 1 GHz and faster iMacs are fully supported under Leopard, and the slower iMacs are able to run it, although you'll have to get around the installer to get OS X 10.5 on the slower models. We strongly recommend at least 1 GB of memory for Leopard.

Leopard is supported on all 867 MHz and faster G4 Macs with at least 512 MB of RAM and the ability to run the DVD-based installer, so you'll need a Combo drive or SuperDrive. Leopard can be installed on sub-867 MHz G4 Macs using a variety of methods. See our article on Unsupported Leopard Installation for details and success stories.

For more on the place of G4 iMacs today, see The Future of G4 iMacs in the Age of Leopard.

Used Macs usually have a 90 day warranty, and we try to note where that is not the case. Prices may not include mouse & keyboard, and we try to mention that as well. For those on a tight budget, the 17" CRT-based G4 eMac may be a good choice (see our Best eMac Deals for current prices, which range from $200 to $440). For those looking for more power, G5 iMacs start at $500.

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Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is often (but not always) included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.

G4 iMacs 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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DV Warehouse

Ground shipping can add $35 or more.

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping can add $43 or more. Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

Mac-Pro

Ground shipping can add $50 or more.

MacResource

Ground shipping can add $30 or more.

Power Max 15" - 17" - 20"

Free ground shipping. Power Max has the widest selection of used Macs among the dealers we track.

Teksale

Ground shipping can add $45 or more.

Wegener Media

Ground shipping can add $40 or more. Prices reflect 10% web discount. 60 day warranty.

The older CRT iMacs - new, used, and refurbished - are listed in our G3 iMac Deals. We also track eMac Deals, which provide the same G4 power as the G4 iMac but with a less costly CRT display, iMac G5 Deals, and Mac mini Deals for those who prefer a compact, modular Mac. LEM

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