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Best iMac G4 Deals

2009.06.23

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The iMac G4 is an unusual looking computer that comes in three sizes (with 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 fully supported under Leopard, and the slower iMacs are able to run it, although you'll have to get around the installer to get OS X 10.5 on the slower models. We strongly recommend at least 1 GB of memory for Leopard.

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. 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 today, see The Future of G4 iMacs in the Age of Leopard.

Used Macs usually have a 90 day warranty, and we try to note where that is not the case. Prices may not include mouse & keyboard, and we try to mention that as well. 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.

Best iMac G4 Prices

15" 700 MHz Combo, $200, Mac of All Trades
15" 800 MHz Combo, $240, Wegener Media ($260 with keyboard & mouse)
HOT 15" 800 MHz SD, $260, Wegener Media ($280 with keyboard & mouse)
15" 1 GHz Combo, $380, Wegener Media ($400 with keyboard & mouse, also at DV Warehouse)
17" 1 GHz, $469, Power Max
17" 1.25 GHz, $509, Power Max

Recent Memory Prices

PC133 (700-800 MHz, 17" 1 GHz): 128 MB, $8; 256 MB, $11.99; 512 MB, $26.99
PC2100 (15" 1 GHz): 256 MB, $7.89; 512 MB, $13.89; 1 GB, $36
PC2700 (1.25 GHz): 256 MB, $7.89; 512 MB, $14.89; 1 GB, $36

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)

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 .

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

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)

DV Warehouse

Ground shipping can add $35 or more.

15" 700 MHz Combo, 256/40, $299
15" 800 MHz Combo, 256/60, $339
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/60, $399

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping can add $43 or more. Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

15" 700 MHz Combo, 512/40, mouse, keyboard, speakers, $199.99

Mac-Pro

Ground shipping can add $50 or more.

15" 700 MHz CD-RW, 512/40, Mac OS 9/10.4, $347.77
15" 800 MHz Combo, 512/60, $577.77
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/60, $647.77
17" 1.25 GHz SD, 512/80, $657.77

MacResource

Ground shipping can add $30 or more.

15" 700 MHz CD, 256/40, $399.99 (add $20 for CD-RW, $35 for Combo)
15" 800 MHz Combo, 256/40, $449.99 (add $70 for SD)
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/80, $499.99 (add $70 for SD)
17" 1.25 GHz SD, 256/80, $649.99

Power Max 15" - 17" - 20"

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

15" 800 MHz Combo, 384/60, $369
15" 800 MHz SD, 768/60, $459
17" 1 GHz SD, 768/80, $469
17" 1.25 GHz SD, 512/160, $509

Teksale

Ground shipping can add $45 or more.

15" 800 MHz Combo, 256/60, new mouse & keyboard, $349
15" 800 MHz SD, 256/60, new mouse & keyboard, $435
15" 1 GHz Combo, 256/80, new mouse & keyboard, $599
15" 1 GHz SD, 256/80, new mouse & keyboard, $639

Wegener Media 15" - 17"

Ground shipping can add $40 or more. Prices reflect 10% web discount. 60 day warranty.

15" 800 MHz Combo, 256/60, no mouse or keyboard, $239.99
15" 800 MHz SD, 256/60, no mouse or keyboard, $259.99
15" 1 GHz Combo, 512/60, no mouse or keyboard, $379.99
add keyboard and mouse for $19.99
17" 1 GHz SD, 256/80, mouse, keyboard, speakers, $559.99

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

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