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    how much are ibooks/powerbooks worth?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by cq50FUD, May 8, 2009.

  1. cq50FUD

    cq50FUD Notebook Consultant

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    was wondering were i could find the cheapest price on one.
    or what the prices will vary from.
     
    cq50FUD, May 8, 2009
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  2. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Craigslist... some are around $400-600 range.
     
    jackluo923, May 8, 2009
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  3. ronnieb

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    I would say around $200-$300. Do not buy any above that price.

    Powerbooks might go for around $400 but for the heat they put out theyre not worth it.

    White macbooks core duo/core 2 duo go for around $550+
     
    ronnieb, May 8, 2009
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  5. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    You'd be surprised how much G4 powerbooks still sell for. Apple products really hold their resale value. Especially those 12" powerbooks- those puppies have quite the cult following. For the most part, I'd estimate that the last aluminum G4 powerbook revisions would sell for between $500-$1000 (for 12"-17") on eBay, but you may find them cheaper on craigslist.
     
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  6. haquocdung

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    I dont think it's even worth buying.
     
    haquocdung, May 9, 2009
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  7. Luke1708

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    ~$300-350. but these are dinosaures now
     
    Luke1708, May 9, 2009
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  8. cq50FUD

    cq50FUD Notebook Consultant

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    yeah i know they are dinosaurs thats why i thought they would be WAY cheaper than what they sell for i might as well buy a mac book.

    well the price came up for this


    Your Computer is a
    iBook 12 inch G4 1.25 GHz 64 / 80 GB / combo
    and it is worth buying for $190 were to get this?
     
    cq50FUD, May 10, 2009
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  9. hydrocyanic

    hydrocyanic Notebook Evangelist

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    besides the 12" powerbook i wouldn't consider others...

    but given the loyalty value i am better off with something else ~12"
     
    hydrocyanic, May 10, 2009
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    cq50FUD Notebook Consultant

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    mk, well just wondering were to get the one listed above for that worth price?
     
    cq50FUD, May 10, 2009
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  11. MattB85

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    They aren't the latest technology for sure, but they are useful for basic productivity. Heck, I'm even planning to put OSX on a Kanga-class G3 Powerbook I'm picking up soon.
     
    MattB85, May 10, 2009
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  12. Luke1708

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    Yes, these would be good for web browsing and office documents. You will be safe from windows viruses.
     
    Luke1708, May 11, 2009
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  13. Chris27

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    They are a valid alternative to a netbook. I'm actually quite surprised about how many students and professors still use powerbooks here at CMU.
     
    Chris27, May 11, 2009
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    Yes, they would make good netbooks!!!
     
    Luke1708, May 11, 2009
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    Look on eBay, you'll probably be able to score a powerbook for around $450 or $400 now (probably last generation powerbooks) or ibooks for around $200.

    But at this point I really dont see the point in buying a powerbook or an ibook. I would look into buying a first generation coreduo macbook.

    Also for the netbook vs. powerbook/ibook, I bought recently a samsung nc10 and its one of the best little netbooks/notebooks I've ever had! 99% of the time I forget its a netbook, it feels like a normal notebook to me.

    The crazy part is that I can play full 1080p mkv files just fine, you cant do that with any powerbooks.
     
    jjahshik32, May 12, 2009
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    I sold a 12" Powerbook a few months back for ~ $500. It was absolutely mint and the hard to find 1.5ghz model.
     
    xprohx, May 12, 2009
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