How much should I charge for a PowerBook 170?

[applegeek13]

I have a Powerbook 170 in mint condition, with original power supply and some cables. It is lacking a battery, however. If I were to sell it, how much should I expect to get? If I were to sell, I'd like to get as much as possible, to further upgrade some other Macs I have.

Also, How much can I expect to get from an iMac G3?

Specs: G3 500MHz 256mb RAM 20 gb HD, cd burner.

 

[dmr727]

The 170 is a great computer, but not particularly rare. In mint condition, perhaps someone is willing to shell out a bit more. I'd say normally about $20, but mint, perhaps $40? Most batteries aren't working well these days, so not having one isn't necessarily a big deal. Although the machine is a lot more physically balanced with one installed - it tends to rock backwards if one isn't there.

The G3 I'd just donate, honestly.

 

[applegeek13]

Thank you. I paid 40$ for it, so I don't think I'll sell it anytime soon. It makes a great writing computer, anyways.

 

[chrismacguy]

Thank you. I paid 40$ for it, so I don't think I'll sell it anytime soon. It makes a great writing computer, anyways.

Another thing the very old PowerBooks are useful for is simple data processing as well (writing reports with data is what I use a G3 for at home (OS 9 ofc - not anything newer - hopefully one day Ill get another old PowerBook - I do miss my old 540...))

 

[r.j.s]

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