Price check: Rev. D 1.67GHz PowerBook 17"

[Demon Hunter]

I need a price check on my PowerBook. I bought it new in April 2005. Here are the specs:


17-inch (diagonal), 1440 x 990 resolution, TFT widescreen
1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor
2GB PC-2700 DDR SDRAM (running at 333MHz)
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 with 128MB of DDR SDRAM and dual-link DVI
100GB Ultra ATA/100; 5400 rpm
8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
DVI, VGA, S-video and composite
Combined analog and optical digital line-in, combined analog and optical digital line-out, stereo speakers, microphone
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme (Wi-Fi 802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Built-in 56K V.92 modem
Full size, illuminated with ambient light sensor
One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, two USB 2.0 ports, and Type I/II PC Card slot
6.9 pounds
15.4 x 10.2 inches
1 inch
Up to 4.5 hours
Scrolling Trackpad;
Sudden Motion Sensor


It's in perfect condition. There is one stuck pixel, as shown in the mock-up below. I've been unable to remove it.

The RAM is "genuine" Apple, and covered by warranty.

AppleCare Protection Plan until April 2008.

Given the prices below, I think it's worth about $2400, although that's probably not what I'll get.

Thanks! :)

[Demon Hunter]

From the Apple Store:
Prices include AppleCare Protection Plan ($349).

PowerBook G4 17-inch, refurbished (Rev. D, 512MB): $2198
PowerBook G4 17-inch, refurbished (Rev. E, 512MB): $2348
PowerBook G4 17-inch, new (Rev. E, 2GB): $3348

[Demon Hunter]

Just one reply, please?

I know there are a lot of pro users who need a top-of-the-line PowerPC until the new binaries are out...

Not to mention, you can still BTO these PowerBooks from Apple, so I doubt that a 17" MacBook Pro is imminent.

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
Maybe $1,900-2k. You can get the latest 17", 2GB of RAM, and APP for ~$2,425 these days...Brand new...

• Apple PowerBook G4 17" ( M9970LLA ) (http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Apple_PowerBook_G4_1_67GHz_17_Notebook,__12964788/sort_type=bottomline)
• 1.0GB (1024MB) PC4200 DDR2 SODIMM 200 Pin Memory Module 128x64 533MHz (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/4200DDR2S1GB/)
• AppleCare for MacBook Pro & PowerBook (w/ or w/ out Apple Display) (https://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?PRODUCT_ID=262275)

[Demon Hunter]

Hi
Maybe $1,900-2k. You can get the latest 17", 2GB of RAM, and APP for ~$2,425 these days...Brand new...

• Apple PowerBook G4 17" ( M9970LLA ) (http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Apple_PowerBook_G4_1_67GHz_17_Notebook,__12964788/sort_type=bottomline)
• 1.0GB (1024MB) PC4200 DDR2 SODIMM 200 Pin Memory Module 128x64 533MHz (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/4200DDR2S1GB/)
• AppleCare for MacBook Pro & PowerBook (w/ or w/ out Apple Display) (https://www.expercom.com/product_detail.html?PRODUCT_ID=262275)

Well, that's not true... I priced it out... you can't get the Rev. E 17" for less than $3150 with those options (memory from Crucial).

My model should get at least $2200, since it has 4 times the memory of the refurbished Rev. D.

Thanks for the reply. :)

EDIT: I just noticed the links you posted. That AppleCare price only applies if you buy with an iBook (weird), and you saved $100 on the memory. A few of those retailers look shady, especially since they're not Apple Certified. Nearly all of the reputable sellers are closer to $2400. There's also tax!

[1dterbeest]

Yeah, I think $2200 is pretty reasonable.
In a way, I wish I would have waited for
a 17" macbook pro, but I doubt I'd have
been able to afford a new one anyway.

[Demon Hunter]

Yeah, I think $2200 is pretty reasonable.
In a way, I wish I would have waited for
a 17" macbook pro, but I doubt I'd have
been able to afford a new one anyway.

For all we know it's back to the days of TiBook, only 15" models!

I sure hope not. :)

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
That AppleCare price only applies if you buy with an iBook (weird)
All that "special" note is to remind customers that they offer bundles with APP and that is even cheaper than this price. The $270 does not have any stipulations. I've ordered from ExperCom a few times and they are great.

and you saved $100 on the memory.
Ask anyone...Apple BTO memory is a bit steep but so is Dell's, ... Of course, they can charge that.

A few of those retailers look shady, especially since they're not Apple Certified. Nearly all of the reputable sellers are closer to $2400.
A few, yes. However, Abe's of Maine has a lot of reviews and a 4 out of 5.

There's also tax!
Not with many online retailers.

It's just FYI. I'm finished here and really do wish you good luck.

P.S. I understand. I lost ~$400 in ~4 months on my iMac. :( ...That doesn't change the facts though.