Apple last updated the 15″ PowerBook in October 2005, making dual-layer SuperDrives standard and putting in higher resolution displays along with a faster memory bus. Because of their 1440 x 960 resolution displays (vs. 1280 x 854 used by prior 15″ aluminum PowerBooks), these 1.67 GHz models are designated hi-res in our listings to distinguish […]
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If you’re looking for a great desktop substitute PowerPC Mac at an affordable price, the 17″ PowerBook gives you 1680 x 1050 or 1440 x 900 resolution in a machine not much larger and heavier than the 15.4″ PowerBook.
The 12″ PowerBook G4 was discontinued in mid-2006 with the introduction of the 13.3″ MacBook, yet it remains a popular choice as the smallest portable Mac with a built-in optical drive. It is available in speeds from 867 MHz to 1.5 GHz.
It’s a real seller’s market. Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard retailed for $129 and is now selling online for $159 and up. However, you can save by ordering at the original price directly from Apple by phone at 800-692-7753.
For those who still need Classic Mode or have apps that don’t play well on Intel Macs (especially since the introduction of OS X 10.7 Lion, which no longer supports PowerPC apps), a G5 iMac with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger can be a better choice than an Intel iMac. Intel Macs and Mac OS […]
Although OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.8 Mountain Lion, and 10.9 Mavericks have each replaced it in turn, there are good reasons you may want to (or even need to) have Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
Apple introduced the 5th generation (5G) iPod touch with the same 4″ widescreen Retina Display as the iPhone 5. The newest Touch has a dual-core A5 processor and comes in 32 and 64 GB capacities.
The Power Mac G5 line included the most powerful PowerPC-based computer Apple ever sold, also making it a powerful line for Classic Mode – especially the last generation dual- and quad-core models, as Classic then has unfettered access to one of the Power Mac’s cores.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger was the longest-lived version of OS X with 30 months on the market. It was released on April 29, 2005 and replaced by OS X 10.5 Leopard on October 26, 2007. Tiger officially requires a G3 or later Mac with FireWire, 256 MB of RAM, and 3 GB of available […]
Apple last updated the 13″ MacBook in May 2010 and discontinued it with the introduction of the Mid 2011 MacBook Air, although it was still available in the education channel for a while after that. The most recent model claimed up to 10 hours of wireless productivity, has faster CPUs (2.4 and 2.66 GHz) than […]
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Profiles
Except for the May 2006 models, all of these support OS X 10.7 Lion.
- Core Duo, May 2006, 1.83 and 2.0 GHz: 2 GB maximum RAM, Intel GMA 950 graphics
- Core 2 Duo, Late 2006, 1.83 and 2.0 GHz: 3 GB* maximum RAM, Intel GMA 950 graphics
- Core 2 Duo, May 2007, 2.0 and 2.16 GHz: 3 GB* maximum RAM, Intel GMA 950 graphics
- Santa Rosa, Late 2007, 2.0 and 2.2 GHz: 6 GB maximum RAM, Intel X3100 graphics
- Penryn, Early 2008,
2.1 and 2.4 GHz: 6 GB maximum RAM, Intel X3100 graphics - White, Late 2008, 2.1 GHz: 6 GB maximum RAM, Intel X3100 graphics
The following models support OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Aluminum Unibody, Late 2008, 2.0 and 2.4 GHz: 6 GB maximum RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics
- White (Nvidia), Early 2009, 2.0 GHz: 6 GB maximum RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics
- White, Mid 2009, 2.13 GHz: 6 GB maximum RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics
- White Unibody, Late 2009,
2.26 GHz: 8 GB maximum RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics - White Unibody, Mid 2010,
2.4 GHz: 8 GB maximum RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics
* Although you can install 4 GB of memory, these MacBooks will only be able to access 3 GB.
Prices
Prices include SuperDrive unless otherwised noted. White polycarbonate model unless otherwise noted.
BuyZing (Canada)
BuyZing is located in Calgary, Alberta.
- 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/160/SD, C$499.99
- 2.2 GHz Core 2 (2009), 2/250/SD, C$599.99
- 2.0 GHz Aluminum, 2/160/SD, C$649.99
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, 2/250/SD, C$699.99
- 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 2/250/SD, C$699.99
DV Warehouse
Shipping may add $20 or more.
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1/60, $374
- 2.0 GHz Aluminum, 2/160, $749
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, 1/160, $439
- 2.4 GHz Core 2 (2010), 2/250, $649
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, black, 1/160, $495
- 2.26 GHz Core 2, 2/250, $588
- 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 2/250/SD, $728
ExperCom
Estimated shipping is $15.50.
- 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 2/500/Combo, $449
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, 2/160, $499
Mac of All Trades
Ground shipping averages $30. Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track and collects sales tax on orders shipped within FL.
- 2.1 GHz Core 2 (Early 2008), 2/120/Combo, $349
- 2.13 GHz Core 2 (Mid 2009), 2/160, $499
- 2.4 GHz Core 2 (Early 2008), 2/160, $399
- 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 2/250, $749
- other configurations listed
MacResource
Ground shipping may add $28 or more. 30 day store warranty.
- 2.26 GHz Core 2 (Early 2008), 2/250, $599.99
- 2.4 GHz Core 2 (2010), 1/120/Combo, $724.99
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, 2/160, $449.99
Operator Headgap
Shipping included. Operator Headgap thoroughly refurbishes and tests every Mac they sell. OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard installed. When ordering, please let them know you heard about them on Low End Mac when entering your shipping information. Thanks!
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1/80, $549.77 shipped
- 2.13 GHz Core 2, 2/160, $669.77 shipped
PowerMax
Free ground shipping.
- 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 1/60, $509 shipped
- 2.0 GHz Core Duo, black, 1/160, $579 shipped
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1/80, $529 shipped
- 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/120, $559 shipped
- 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1/160, $599 shipped
- 2.2 GHz Core 2, 1/120, $599 shipped
- 2.2 GHz Core 2, black, 2.5/160, $669 shipped
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, 2/160, $649 shipped
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, black, 2/250, $709 shipped
- 2.4 GHz Aluminum, 2/250, $769 shipped
- over 125 configurations listed
Teksale.com
Ground shipping can add $15 or more. OS X 10.4 installed.
- 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 1/60/Combo, $399
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1/80/Combo, $419
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, black, 1/120, $499
- 2.16 GHz Core 2, 1/120, $429
- 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1/160, $549
- 2.2 GHz Core 2, 1/120, $439
- 2.4 GHz Core 2, 2/160, $589
Wegener Media
Ground shipping may add $19 or more 60 day warranty. Apple Remote $9.99 additional.
- 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 1/80/Combo, $279.99
- 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 1/80, $359.99
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, 1/80, $384.99
- 2.0 GHz Core 2, black, 512 MB/80, $399.99
- 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1/160, $469.99
- 2.26 GHz Core 2, 2/250, $539.60
- 2.0 GHz Aluminum, 2/160, $619.99