WTB: A G4 Laptop [Archive]

kondspi

Dec 31, 2006, 07:03 PM

Hello everyone.
I am looking for a G4 Laptop. Here are the target stats:

800+ mHz G4
512+ MB RAM
30+ GB HD
2 hrs+ on the battery

Optimally, the price should be about $400ish shipped. I do not really care if it is a 12" iBook, 14" iBook, a 12" Aluminum PowerBook, a 15" Titanium PowerBook, or an upgraded Pismo (if there are upgrades that will make them go that fast.) I suppose I can compromise on the stats if the price is right. I can pay over PayPal.

Thanks!

classof2011

Dec 31, 2006, 07:05 PM

Hello everyone.
I am looking for a G4 Laptop. Here are the target stats:

800+ mHz G4
512+ MB RAM
30+ GB HD
2 hrs+ on the battery

Optimally, the price should be about $400ish shipped. I do not really care if it is a 12" iBook, 14" iBook, a 12" Aluminum PowerBook, a 15" Titanium PowerBook, or an upgraded Pismo (if there are upgrades that will make them go that fast.) I suppose I can compromise on the stats if the price is right. I can pay over PayPal.

Thanks!

iBook G4 12"
1.07GHz
768MB RAM
40GB HDD
Excellent battery

All updates installed except Java update.

LMK

kondspi

Dec 31, 2006, 08:47 PM

iBook G4 12"
1.07GHz
768MB RAM
40GB HDD
Excellent battery

All updates installed except Java update.

LMK

How much is your asking price?

techound1

Dec 31, 2006, 10:34 PM

I've got:

ibook g4
800 mhz
30gb
384mb
Airport
CDRW
power brick
average case condition
great battery
all original feet
that's all I can think of...

$410 packed with the greatest of care and shipped to NC

kondspi

Dec 31, 2006, 11:28 PM

I've got:

ibook g4
800 mhz
30gb
384mb
Airport
CDRW
power brick
average case condition
great battery
all original feet
that's all I can think of...

$410 packed with the greatest of care and shipped to NC

Great iBook. The only thing is... I really need 512 MB RAM. Any chance you can bump it? Otherwise, I'll have to hold out for something with 512. Thanks.

classof2011

Jan 1, 2007, 01:38 AM

How much is your asking price?

Same as techound1? Or maybe $420 ???

kondspi

Jan 1, 2007, 01:04 PM

Same as techound1? Or maybe $420 ???

Sounds good. Two things, though:

Does it have an airport card?

What sort of CD drive is there?

classof2011

Jan 1, 2007, 01:06 PM

Sounds good. Two things, though:

Does it have an airport card?

What sort of CD drive is there?

It has Airport Extreme, and Combo drive...

kondspi

Jan 1, 2007, 01:11 PM

It has Airport Extreme, and Combo drive...

Excellent! Just wondering how much your total asking price (shipped) is and where to send the $ over PayPal (or another payment method?)

classof2011

Jan 1, 2007, 01:31 PM

PM sent :)

classof2011

Jan 1, 2007, 02:24 PM

I think kondspi is taking my iBook offer...

kondspi

Jan 1, 2007, 04:33 PM

I think kondspi is taking my iBook offer...

I think I am too.

classof2011

Jan 1, 2007, 08:30 PM

OK...he bought my iBook!

kondspi you have a PM with the tracking number! :D

Thanks again!!

kondspi

Jan 6, 2007, 11:07 PM

There was an issue with the iBook's AirPort, so I am returning it to classof2011. This member handled the dispute quickly and properly, so I would recommend them as a seller: they are very responsible, a fact that would make me more than willing to buy from them again if such an opportunity presents itself.

Regardless, I reopen this thread for offers. (techound1's laptop is still in consideration.)

Lucky736

Jan 7, 2007, 10:18 AM

If the issue is with airport range you may want to make sure the antenna is plugged in all the way. Sometimes on the iBooks they don't snap into the card without some effort and you may be sending it back for no reason. Just trying to save you some time. :)

kondspi

Jan 7, 2007, 11:47 AM

If the issue is with airport range you may want to make sure the antenna is plugged in all the way. Sometimes on the iBooks they don't snap into the card without some effort and you may be sending it back for no reason. Just trying to save you some time. :)

Thanks, Lucky736. However, the issue was that the wire connecting the internal AirPort antenna and the AirPort Extreme card was severed. The Apple Genius said the repair would cost upwards of $200.

shecky

Jan 7, 2007, 11:52 AM

i have a g4 titanium powerbook, 1Ghz, 1GB RAM, 60GB HD, 2 batteries, original packaging + disks, with minor cosmetic damage that works perfectly (other than a twitchy DVI port). let me know if you are interested.

classof2011

Jan 7, 2007, 11:26 PM

There was an issue with the iBook's AirPort, so I am returning it to classof2011. This member handled the dispute quickly and properly, so I would recommend them as a seller: they are very responsible, a fact that would make me more than willing to buy from them again if such an opportunity presents itself.

Regardless, I reopen this thread for offers. (techound1's laptop is still in consideration.)

Thanks! I think what I may do now is take it the nearest Apple Store, have them identify and resolve all issues, then eBay it. Or, if I'm a "regular" by then, I could put it up for sale here. But only when it's ready ;) . BTW, when are you shipping it back? When you do, can I have a tracking number?

kondspi

Jan 9, 2007, 02:03 AM

I shipped it back today. For clarification's sake, the crack that I found was on the plastic casing next to the screen, not on the screen.

classof2011

Jan 9, 2007, 08:40 PM

Thanks! Any tracking numbers?

kondspi

Jan 9, 2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks! Any tracking numbers?

03050830000383064793 on USPS.

kondspi

Jan 18, 2007, 10:27 PM

The hunt resumes!

Does anyone out there have the right laptop for me?

The Past

Jan 18, 2007, 10:57 PM

Will you be willing to pay a bit more than your original number if an iBook is under AppleCare?

kondspi

Jan 19, 2007, 12:48 AM

Perhaps. How much is "a bit more" and what sort of laptop is it?

Sdashiki

Jan 19, 2007, 09:27 AM

I have exactly what you need, though the LCD has a problem.

It works fine with the included mini DVI - VGA adapter...

but the LCD is dim, i think its the backlight inverter.

but if you NEED portability, youd have to get it fixed.

:D

12" iBook g4
800Mhz
640MB
30GB
Airport

The Past

Jan 19, 2007, 10:12 AM

Perhaps. How much is "a bit more" and what sort of laptop is it?

This is 12" 1.2GHz model with 1.25GB SDRAM and 30GB hard drive. It has airport and purchased in May 2005, with AppleCare. Very snappy and works as a charm. Never been my primary machine, so has not seen any abuse or taxing usage.

The only issues are that one rubber foot was missing out of box and the tip of the charging cable is a bit bent (not on the iBook, on the cable). Battery went through both recalls, so the current battery is good a new.

This is feeler only and curious what your offer would be.

kondspi

Jan 21, 2007, 12:27 AM

First, sorry for my unresponsiveness. I have been out of town.

Sdashiki, I don't think I can use an iBook with a broken LCD. Perhaps if you get this fixed...

The Past, I'm afraid your iBook is most likely out of my price range. Sorry.

I'm still taking offers, everyone.

fishy2k8

Jan 21, 2007, 03:44 PM

how about an:

ibook G4
1.2 ghz powerpc
30g HD
256 memory built in, 512 expanded stick
cd writer, dvd reader
perfect battery

$420 with shipping

Sdashiki

Jan 21, 2007, 04:08 PM

Sdashiki, I don't think I can use an iBook with a broken LCD. Perhaps if you get this fixed...

it comes with the vga adapter so you can use an external monitor.

but, portable, not out the box unfortunately.

but you cant beat $350?

kondspi

Jan 21, 2007, 05:26 PM

how about an:

ibook G4
1.2 ghz powerpc
30g HD
256 memory built in, 512 expanded stick
cd writer, dvd reader
perfect battery

$420 with shipping

This sounds promising. PM me and we can work out the sale.