Prototype PowerBook G4 Titanium - Now with Photos

Stuka · 10:21 PM

So I have been digging through my closet figuring out what I need to get rid of, and what I need to keep. And I came across my box of old PowerBook stuff.

Now, I used to have boxes of prototype Apple equipment. Most of it has all been sold off or given away. Used to have clear (and some yellowish clear) PowerBook housings for various models and such, along with some whole systems and so forth.

Anyway, I don't have room for any of this stuff anymore. So I am looking for a home for it! If somebody has some real interest in it, let me know. The parts basically consist of:

One PowerBook G4 Prototype. This is a mix of black plastic and titanium parts. Its a later stage prototype, and it still has the Apple dev stickers on it. It does run (or it did last time I tried), but locks up now and then.

Multiple chassis and one motherboard, and I think 1-2 small PCB's.

Two LCD's, one with Apple dev stickers.

I realize this would typically go in the for sale area, but really I rather them go to a good home. Preferably somebody that collects such items. As I really rather not throw them away.

I don't have photos just this moment, but will take some if there is interest.

Thanks!

EDIT: BTW: I am not looking to get money for it really. Its more or less free minus shipping. Just don't want to see it get thrown away!

Stuka · Feb 18, 2012, 08:13 PM

Ok, took some quick photos. Sorry for the fuzziness. iPhone 4S + lowlight = grainy photos.

macEfan · 11:53 PM

I'd love these if you still have them... they'd go into my collection of vintage apple gear. ( I have everything from Compact Macs to some of the later g4s)

EDIT: how can I contact you?

Stuka · Feb 19, 2012, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macEfan

I'd love these if you still have them... they'd go into my collection of vintage apple gear. ( I have everything from Compact Macs to some of the later g4s)

EDIT: how can I contact you?

Drop me a PM and I will send you my email.

BTW: The other displays are not good. Not going to bother sending them. Both are damaged.

DerfBWH · Feb 19, 2012, 12:55 AM

If the above doesn't work out I'd also be very interested in this machine. I've got a couple pieces of old Apple hardware and this would fit in great.

macEfan · Feb 19, 2012, 12:56 AM

OK, I sent you a PM!

Goftrey · Feb 19, 2012, 10:38 AM

That is Amazing! Having the plastic instead of the paint one the final model would've resolved the infamous paint problem... Awesome.

Plymouthbreezer · Feb 26, 2012, 09:29 AM

Cool find; seeing picts of these things reminds me of how much I miss owning a TiBook!

kbfr08 · Feb 27, 2012, 12:59 AM

How about those LCDs, are they physically damaged or just broken? I have a prototype blueberry/clear LCD with bad boards, and I'm wondering if I could use your bad display as a donor.

By the way, to the new owner of this laptop, let me know if you want the schematics. I think I have the PDF, but if not, then it's just board view files which require windows to view.

tomsa34 · Feb 27, 2012, 11:47 AM

iknow you aren't looking for money but I'd gladly pay. this is just what I needed for my collection. pm me if you have it still

SonnyDickson · Mar 7, 2012, 10:41 PM

Did you end up giving it away? or do you still have something?

macalec · Mar 12, 2012, 09:30 PM

I am interested. Please message me back! Thanks--

Alec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuka

So I have been digging through my closet figuring out what I need to get rid of, and what I need to keep. And I came across my box of old PowerBook stuff.

Now, I used to have boxes of prototype Apple equipment. Most of it has all been sold off or given away. Used to have clear (and some yellowish clear) PowerBook housings for various models and such, along with some whole systems and so forth.

Anyway, I don't have room for any of this stuff anymore. So I am looking for a home for it! If somebody has some real interest in it, let me know. The parts basically consist of:

One PowerBook G4 Prototype. This is a mix of black plastic and titanium parts. Its a later stage prototype, and it still has the Apple dev stickers on it. It does run (or it did last time I tried), but locks up now and then.

Multiple chassis and one motherboard, and I think 1-2 small PCB's.

Two LCD's, one with Apple dev stickers.

I realize this would typically go in the for sale area, but really I rather them go to a good home. Preferably somebody that collects such items. As I really rather not throw them away.

I don't have photos just this moment, but will take some if there is interest.

Thanks!

EDIT: BTW: I am not looking to get money for it really. Its more or less free minus shipping. Just don't want to see it get thrown away!

ClassicII · Mar 14, 2012, 11:25 AM

guys this thing is long gone.....

Stuka · Mar 17, 2012, 05:22 PM

Sorry, it has already been long since spoken for.

rabidz7 · Aug 27, 2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuka

So I have been digging through my closet figuring out what I need to get rid of, and what I need to keep. And I came across my box of old PowerBook stuff.

Now, I used to have boxes of prototype Apple equipment. Most of it has all been sold off or given away. Used to have clear (and some yellowish clear) PowerBook housings for various models and such, along with some whole systems and so forth.

Anyway, I don't have room for any of this stuff anymore. So I am looking for a home for it! If somebody has some real interest in it, let me know. The parts basically consist of:

One PowerBook G4 Prototype. This is a mix of black plastic and titanium parts. Its a later stage prototype, and it still has the Apple dev stickers on it. It does run (or it did last time I tried), but locks up now and then.

Multiple chassis and one motherboard, and I think 1-2 small PCB's.

Two LCD's, one with Apple dev stickers.

I realize this would typically go in the for sale area, but really I rather them go to a good home. Preferably somebody that collects such items. As I really rather not throw them away.

I don't have photos just this moment, but will take some if there is interest.

Thanks!

EDIT: BTW: I am not looking to get money for it really. Its more or less free minus shipping. Just don't want to see it get thrown away!

I would love to have the tibook g4!

Cowhoon · Sep 6, 2012, 05:48 AM

Oh!! I would love to have one!!!!!! Please!!!!

Cowhoon · Sep 6, 2012, 05:49 AM

Oh wait.... This is long gone.

crow99 · Mar 12, 2013, 11:07 AM

I have a fully functional 15'' Aluminum Powerbook G4 prototype version of this. Except mine is fully functional without issue. It's got all the same type of tags that the Titanium. There are bumps and bruises... but it's an old machine that's been well used. For a 10 year old machine, it's pretty darn sturdy.

Goftrey · Mar 13, 2013, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crow99

I have a fully functional 15'' Aluminum Powerbook G4 prototype version of this. Except mine is fully functional without issue. It's got all the same type of tags that the Titanium. There are bumps and bruises... but it's an old machine that's been well used. For a 10 year old machine, it's pretty darn sturdy.

Any chance of pics?

crow99 · Mar 14, 2013, 09:47 AM

Here you go. I don't know if I'd get in trouble posting these seeing how this machine is so old, but I intentionally blurred out serial codes and certain parts just in case. It should give you enough information though to show validity.

ppcfanforever1 · Mar 16, 2013, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crow99

Here you go. I don't know if I'd get in trouble posting these seeing how this machine is so old, but I intentionally blurred out serial codes and certain parts just in case. It should give you enough information though to show validity.

Very interesting. Where did you get a hold of this machine?

crow99 · Mar 16, 2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppcfanforever1

Very interesting. Where did you get a hold of this machine?

Just sharing the collection. Asking where is just asking for trouble. It is where it is.

ppcfanforever1 · Mar 16, 2013, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crow99

Just sharing the collection. Asking where is just asking for trouble. It is where it is.

Ok fair enough answer I will assume a very sanitary trash can with pillows in it.

Feb 18, 2012, 07:44 PM	#1
Stuka macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2007	Prototype PowerBook G4 Titanium - Now with Photos So I have been digging through my closet figuring out what I need to get rid of, and what I need to keep. And I came across my box of old PowerBook stuff. Now, I used to have boxes of prototype Apple equipment. Most of it has all been sold off or given away. Used to have clear (and some yellowish clear) PowerBook housings for various models and such, along with some whole systems and so forth. Anyway, I don't have room for any of this stuff anymore. So I am looking for a home for it! If somebody has some real interest in it, let me know. The parts basically consist of: One PowerBook G4 Prototype. This is a mix of black plastic and titanium parts. Its a later stage prototype, and it still has the Apple dev stickers on it. It does run (or it did last time I tried), but locks up now and then. Multiple chassis and one motherboard, and I think 1-2 small PCB's. Two LCD's, one with Apple dev stickers. I realize this would typically go in the for sale area, but really I rather them go to a good home. Preferably somebody that collects such items. As I really rather not throw them away. I don't have photos just this moment, but will take some if there is interest. Thanks! EDIT: BTW: I am not looking to get money for it really. Its more or less free minus shipping. Just don't want to see it get thrown away! Last edited by Stuka; Feb 18, 2012 at 10:21 PM.
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Feb 18, 2012, 08:13 PM	#2
Stuka Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2007	Ok, took some quick photos. Sorry for the fuzziness. iPhone 4S + lowlight = grainy photos. Attached Thumbnails
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Feb 18, 2012, 11:47 PM	#3
macEfan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forbidden, you do not have access to that server	I'd love these if you still have them... they'd go into my collection of vintage apple gear. ( I have everything from Compact Macs to some of the later g4s) EDIT: how can I contact you? __________________ Looking for: Nikon f2.8lense. Last edited by macEfan; Feb 18, 2012 at 11:53 PM.
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Feb 19, 2012, 12:55 AM	#5
DerfBWH macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	If the above doesn't work out I'd also be very interested in this machine. I've got a couple pieces of old Apple hardware and this would fit in great. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 16GB RAM (10.7) (Early 2011) / 16GB iPhone 4S (White) (Sprint) / 32GB iPad mini (Black/Slate) (Wi-Fi)
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Feb 19, 2012, 12:56 AM	#6
macEfan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forbidden, you do not have access to that server	OK, I sent you a PM! __________________ Looking for: Nikon f2.8lense.
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Feb 19, 2012, 10:38 AM	#7
Goftrey macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llantwit Major, Wales, UK	That is Amazing! Having the plastic instead of the paint one the final model would've resolved the infamous paint problem... Awesome. __________________ ► 1,1 Mac Pro, 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, HD6570, 750GB HDD • 20" Aluminium Cinema Display ► 12" PowerBook G4, 1.5GHz, 1.25GB RAM, 80GB HDD ► iPod Touch 4G 8GB • Bondi Blue iMac • iBook G3 500MHz • eMac 1GHz
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Feb 26, 2012, 09:29 AM	#8
Plymouthbreezer macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Massachusetts	Cool find; seeing picts of these things reminds me of how much I miss owning a TiBook! __________________ I'm about four skyscrapers behind.
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Feb 27, 2012, 12:59 AM	#9
kbfr08 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2007	How about those LCDs, are they physically damaged or just broken? I have a prototype blueberry/clear LCD with bad boards, and I'm wondering if I could use your bad display as a donor. By the way, to the new owner of this laptop, let me know if you want the schematics. I think I have the PDF, but if not, then it's just board view files which require windows to view.
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Feb 27, 2012, 11:47 AM	#10
tomsa34 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2012	iknow you aren't looking for money but I'd gladly pay. this is just what I needed for my collection. pm me if you have it still
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Mar 7, 2012, 10:41 PM	#11
SonnyDickson macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Hello Did you end up giving it away? or do you still have something?
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Mar 14, 2012, 11:25 AM	#13
ClassicII macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago, IL	guys this thing is long gone.....
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Mar 17, 2012, 05:22 PM	#14
Stuka Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2007	Sorry, it has already been long since spoken for.
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Sep 6, 2012, 05:48 AM	#16
Cowhoon macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Oh!! I would love to have one!!!!!! Please!!!!
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Sep 6, 2012, 05:49 AM	#17
Cowhoon macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Oh wait.... This is long gone.
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Mar 12, 2013, 11:07 AM	#18
crow99 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2013	Aluminum version of this I have a fully functional 15'' Aluminum Powerbook G4 prototype version of this. Except mine is fully functional without issue. It's got all the same type of tags that the Titanium. There are bumps and bruises... but it's an old machine that's been well used. For a 10 year old machine, it's pretty darn sturdy.
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Mar 14, 2013, 09:47 AM	#20
crow99 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2013	Aluminum Powerbook Prototype Photos Here you go. I don't know if I'd get in trouble posting these seeing how this machine is so old, but I intentionally blurred out serial codes and certain parts just in case. It should give you enough information though to show validity. Attached Thumbnails
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