Best 15" PowerBook G4 Deals
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These are the best 15" aluminum PowerBook prices we've ever seen - some up to $75 lower than the last time we updated this price tracker.
Apple last updated the 15" PowerBooks in October 2005, making dual-layer SuperDrives standard and putting in higher resolution displays and a faster memory bus. The newest 1.67 GHz models are designated as "hi-res" in our listings to distinguish them from the earlier PowerBooks.
We've posted an article looking at revised PowerBook value, The October 2005 PowerBook Value Equation. New models are distinguished by SuperDrive DL drives.
The 15" PowerBook G4 has two memory slots, and older models come with just 256 MB of RAM. We recommend no less than 512 MB for good OS X performance, 1 GB for Leopard. All alumninum G4 PowerBooks are able to run Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" - and with 1-1.67 GHz CPU speeds and room for 2 GB of RAM (which only costs $40-60 these days), they can handle it well.
The 15" and 17" aluminum PowerBooks include FireWire 800, gigabit ethernet, and a CardBus slot; 12" PowerBooks only support FireWire 400, 10/100 ethernet, and have no CardBus slot. 802.11g AirPort Extreme WiFi was standard with all 15" aluminum PowerBooks except for the 1 GHz model, so we do our best to note when it is not included.
The 15" MacBook Pro replaced the 15" PowerBook in early 2006; it has since been replaced by even more powerful models based on the Intel Core2 Duo CPU.The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. Prices are for used PowerBooks unless otherwise noted. Used PowerBooks typically include a 90-day warranty.
Best Used PowerBook Prices
- 1 GHz Combo, $550, LA Computer
- HOT 1.25 GHz SD, $575, LA Computer
- 1.33 GHz Combo, $600, LA Computer
- 1.33 GHz SD, $625, LA Computer
- 1.5 GHz Combo, $650, LA Computer
- 1.5 GHz SD, $675, LA Computer
- HOT 1.67 GHz SD, 512 MB RAM, $725, LA Computer ($730 at Wegener Media with 1 GB RAM)
- 1.67 GHz hi-res SD, $800, Wegener Media
Best Mac OS X Prices
Recent RAM Prices
- PC2700 (normal res 'Books): 256 MB, $14.89; 512 MB, $16.99; 1 GB, $29.99
- PC4200 (hi-res 1.67 GHz): 512 MB, $8.99; 1 GB, $18.99
Listings note RAM/hard drive size. We do our best to note when AirPort Extreme is not included. Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a color printer, extra RAM, etc.
Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.
Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .
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Profiles: 1.0/1.25 GHz (9/03), 1.33/1.5 GHz (4/04), 1.5/1.67 GHz (1/05), 1.67 GHz hi-res (10/05)
US Dealers
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, $759
- 1.67 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $849
- 1.5 GHz Combo, 1 GB/80, $715
- 1.67 GHz Combo, 1 GB/80, $805
- 1 GHz Combo, 512/60, $679
- 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, $729
- 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/60, $689
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, $759
- 1.67 GHz, 512/80, $899
LA Computer
Company
Used Macs have a 30 day warranty. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.
- 1 GHz Combo, 512/60, $550
- 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, $575
- 1.33 GHz Combo, 512/60, $600
- 1.33 GHz SD, 512/80, $625
- 1.5 GHz Combo, 512/80, $650
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, $675
- 1.67 GHz SD, 512/100, $725
Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.
- 1.67 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $799.99
- 1.67 GHz hi-res SD, 1 GB/100, $899.99
- 1.5 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $899.77
- 1.67 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $977.77
30 day warranty.
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, dented case, $719.99
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, $749.99
- 1.67 GHz hi-res SD, 512/80, $879.99
- many other configurations listed
- 1.5 GHz Combo, 512/80, $775
- 1.67 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $975
Power Max has the broadest selection of used Macs of any dealer we track.
- 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, $919
- 1.5 GHz Combo, 1 GB/80, $949
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, $959
- 1.67 GHz SD, 512/80, $999
- several other configurations listed.
- 1.25 GHz Combo, 256/60, $599.99
- 1.33 GHz Combo, 256/60, $639.99
- 1.5 GHz Combo, 512/80, $669.99
- 1.67 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $729.99
- 1.67 GHz hi-res SD, 512/80, $799.99
- SuperDrive upgrades: $99.99 and $154.99
- many other upgrades available
Canadian Dealers
- 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, C$799/US$799
- 1.5 GHz SD, 512/80, C$849/US$849
- 1.67 GHz SD, 512/80, C$899/US$899
Can't afford a 15" aluminum PowerBook but need portability? The
13.3" widescreen MacBook with its
1280 x 800 display might be perfect for you - see our Best MacBook Deals for prices. Also
check out our Best 12"
PowerBook G4 Deals, Best
Titanium PowerBook G4 Deals, Best iBook G4 Deals, Best iBook G3 Deals, and Best PowerBook G3 Deals.
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