I just got myself MacBook Air 11" to replace my 12" PowerBook G4. The G4 works just fine except the battery. I've been using it always plugged in for probably 2 or 3 years now. Everything works just fine otherwise. So, now I don't know what to do with it. Sell it on ebay? I doubt anyone would be interested, I mean I see others on ebay not selling. Craigslist? Again, who will want it??? So what should I do with it? Recycle with Apple? I feel that would be a waste too since the computer is functional. What would you do with it?
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What to do with 12" PowerBook G4?
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Keep it around as a spare, give to a friend/family member that doesn't have a working computer, or donate it could be some options.
Some ideas: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-10-cool-uses-for-old-computers-and-laptops/
A spare is always a good thing.
A spare is always a good thing.
You sick ^*#&
. OP: You could always keep it, sell it or give it to a relative. Those are excellent little machines and it would be a complete waste to recycle it with
They are also becoming collectible
You sick ^*#&
OP: You could always keep it, sell it or give it to a relative. Those are excellent little machines and it would be a complete waste to recycle it with
I heard museums are very interested in the product, especially my local antiques dealer.
Somehow I doubt it... my local one still refuses to class my PowerMac 8100 as an antique... and thats much older
Ummm actually, it looks like in the past few days there have been a number of successful ebay sales for these (looked at the completed listings), from anywhere from 50 (for parts) to 125 to 250 depending on condition... that's a nice small chunk of change - 100 bucks, nothing to scoff at, could buy a nice case for your new one, or an nano!
I'd list it and see what you get.
craigslist sales around here seem to be sitting at about 150-250 on these as well
I'd list it and see what you get.
craigslist sales around here seem to be sitting at about 150-250 on these as well
WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!? Never do that to a mac!!!! You could always keep it. Server?
Keep it for your child's child and let them sell it as an antique! lol
