Best 17" PowerBook G4 Deals

2008.05.08

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Apple last updated the 17" PowerBook in October 2005, making dual-layer SuperDrives standard and putting in a higher resolution (1680 x 1050) display and a faster memory bus. The newest models are designated as "hi-res" in our listings to distinguish them from the earlier standard resolution (1440 x 900) 17" 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.

We recommend no less than 512 MB for good OS X performance, and more is always better. All 17" PowerBooks ship with SuperDrives, AirPort Extreme, FireWire 800, Bluetooth, gigabit ethernet, and and a CardBus slot, so we have not noted these in our listings.

Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is supported on all 17" PowerBooks.

The 17" MacBook Pro replaced the 17" PowerBook in April 2006; it has since been replaced by even more powerful models based on the Intel Core2 Duo CPU. 17" PowerBooks are able to run Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard", and with 1.0-1.67 GHz CPU speeds and room for 2 GB of RAM, they can handle it well.

The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. All 17" PowerBook shipped from the factory with AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, and a SuperDrive. Prices are for used PowerBooks unless otherwise noted. Used PowerBooks usually include a 90 day warranty.

Best Used 17" PowerBook Prices

1 GHz, $790, Wegener Media
1.33 GHz, $850, Wegener Media
HOT 1.5 GHz, $859, Apple Palace
VERY HOT 1.67 GHz, $889, DV Warehouse

Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices

Recent RAM Prices

PC2700 (normal res models): 256 MB, $14.89; 512 MB, $16.89; 1 GB, $29.99
PC4200 (hi-res models): 512 MB, $8.99; 1 GB, $18.99

Listings note RAM/hard drive size. Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want extra RAM, a bigger or faster hard drive, 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 .

Buying through some of these links benefits Low End Mac. Buying at these prices benefits you.

17" PowerBook G4 Profiles

1 GHz, 1.33 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 1.67 GHz (1/05), Hi-Res 1.67 GHz (10/05)

US Dealers

1.5 GHz, 512/80, $859
1.67 GHz, 512/100, $965

1 GHz, 512/60, $849
1.67 GHz, 512/100, $889
other configurations listed

1.5 GHz, 512/80 $899
1.67 GHz, 512/100 $925

Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

1.5 GHz, 1 GB/80, $999.99

1.33 GHz, 512/80, $1,125
1.5 GHz, 512/80, $1,750

1 GHz, 512/80, $1,177.77
1.33 GHz, 512/80, $1,277
1.5 GHz, 512/80, $1,377.77

1.67 GHz, 2 GB/100/SD, Leopard, iLife 08, $999

30 day warranty.

1.33 GHz, 1 GB/100, $999.99
1.67 GHz, 256/80, dent, $829.99
1.67 GHz, 512/100, $1,029.99
several other configurations listed

1.67 GHz, 512/100, cosmetic damage, $699

Power Max has the broadest selection of used Macs of any dealer we track. There are more configurations than listed here.

1 GHz, 512/80, $1,219
1.33 GHz, 512/60/Combo, $1,249
1.67 GHz, 512/100, $1,399
several other configurations listed

60 day warranty.

1 GHz, 512/60, $789.99
1.33 GHz, 512/80, $849.99
1.5 GHz, 1 GB/100, $879.99
1.67 GHz, 1 GB/100, $909.99

Canadian Dealers

1.5 GHz, 512/80, C$999/US$982

Can't afford a 15" or 17" 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 15" 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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