Best iMac G4 Deals

2008.05.14

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The iMac G4 is an unusual looking machine that comes in three sizes (15" 1024 x 768, 17" 1440 x 900, and 20" 1680 x 1050 screens) and four clock speeds (700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz, and 1.25 GHz). 1 GHz and faster iMacs are full supported under Leopard, and the slower iMacs are able to run it, although you'll have to get around the installer to put OS X 10.5 on the slower models. We strongly recommend 1 GB of memory for those migrating to Leopard.

Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is supported on all 867 MHz and faster G4 Macs with at least 512 MB of RAM and the ability to run the DVD-based installer, so you'll need a Combo drive or SuperDrive. We have also received several reports of Leopard running on 700-800 MHz G4 iMacs.

Leopard can be installed on sub-867 MHz G4 Macs using a variety of methods. See our article on Unsupported Leopard Installation for details and success stories. For more on the place of G4 iMacs, see The Future of G4 iMacs in the Age of Leopard.

Used Macs usually have a 90 day warranty. Prices may not include mouse and keyboard. For those on a tight budget, the 17" CRT-based G4 eMac may be a good choice (see our Best eMac Deals for current prices, which range from $200 to $440). For those looking for more power, G5 iMacs start at $500.

G4 iMac Profiles

2002: 15" 700/800 MHz, 17" 800 MHz (USB 1.1, can boot OS 9)
2003: 15" 800 MHz, 17" 1 GHz (USB 1.1, cannot boot into OS 9)
2003: 15" 1 GHz, 17" 1.25 GHz, 20" 1.25 GHz (USB 2.0, cannot boot into OS 9, support up to 2 GB of RAM)

Best Used iMac G4 Prices

HOT 15" 800 Combo, $320, Wegener Media
HOT 15" 800 SD, $380, Wegener Media
HOT 15" 1 GHz Combo, speakers, $400, Mac of All Trades
15" 1 GHz SD, $485, Apple Palace
HOT 17" 1.25 GHz, $459, DV Warehouse
20" 1.25 GHz, $750, MegaMacs

Mac OS Prices

Best Classic Mac OS Deals (use 9.2.2 for Classic Mode)
Best Mac OS X 10.0-10.3 Deals
Best Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' Deals
Best Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' Deals (requires 512 MB of RAM and DVD compatible drive)

Recent Memory Prices

PC133 (700-800 MHz, 17" 1 GHz): 128 MB, $12; 256 MB, $17.69; 512 MB, $37.99
PC2100 (15" 1 GHz): 256 MB, $13.49; 512 MB, $22.89; 1 GB, $45 ($4 drop)
PC2700 (1.25 GHz): 256 MB, $13.99; 512 MB, $18.99 ($4 drop); 1 GB, $37 ($6 drop)

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is often (but not always) included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.

G4 iMacs are used unless otherwise noted. 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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US Dealers

15" 700 CD-RW, 256/40, Mac OS X 10.4, $400
15" 1 GHz SD, 256/60, Mac OS X 10.4, $485

15" 700 Combo, 256/40, $349
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/60, $395
17" 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, $459

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

15" 1 GHz Combo, 512/80, keyboard, mouse, speakers, $399.99

15" 700 CD-RW, 512/80, Mac OS 9/10.4, $347.77
15" 800 Combo, 512/60, $577.77
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/60, $647.77
17" 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, $657.77

30 day warranty.

20" 1.25 GHz SD, 1 GB/80, $749.99

PowerMax 15", 17", 20"

Power Max has the widest selection of used Macs among the dealers we track.

15" 700 CD-RW, 384/40, no keyboard, $309
15" 700 Combo, 256/40, keyboard and mouse, $389
15" 800 SD, 256/60, no keyboard, $439
17" 800 SD, 256/80, no keyboard, $519
many other configurations available

15" 800 Combo, 256/60, new mouse and keyboard, $499
15" 800 SD, 256/60, new mouse and keyboard, $575
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/80, new mouse and keyboard, $599

Wegener Media - 15" - 17"

60 day warranty.

15" 800 Combo, 256/60, no mouse or keyboard, $319.99
15" 800 SD, 256/60, no mouse or keyboard, $379.99
17" 1 GHz SD, 256/80, mouse, keyboard, speakers, $559.99
add keyboard and mouse for $19.99
upgrade to 16x SuperDrive, $59.99 installed, only with iMac

Canadian Dealers

15" 800 SD, 512/60, C$449/US$448

The older CRT iMacs - new, used, and refurbished - are listed in our Best G3 iMac Deals. We also track the Best eMac Deals, which provide the same G4 power as the G4 iMac but with a less costly CRT display, the Best iMac G5 Deals, and the Best Mac mini Deals for those who prefer a compact, modular Mac.

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